Gibson Limited Edition Rich Robinson 1963 ES-335 VOS Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Oozing with vintage rock vibe, the Rich Robinson 1963 ES-335 has BurstBucker pickups for fat PAF tone and adds a Bigsby tremolo for wild vibrato.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups Thick, round tone with rich and creamy overtones
Dark rosewood fretboard Hand-selected for optimal tone and beauty
Semi-hollow body Enhances sustain, more open tone and feel
Switchcraft 3-way toggle High-quality, industry standard pickup selector

As guitarist and founding member of the Black Crowes, Rich Robinson has earned nearly as solid a reputation for his love of fine guitars as he has for his juicy, swaggering riffs. The Gibson Rich Robinson ES-335 nails exactly what Rich loves in a vintage early '60s ES-335: killer authentic faded-Cherry looks, creamy yet clear PAF tones, and the added versatility of a genuine Bigsby vibrato with traditional "Custom Made" plate to cover the stopbar stud holes.

This "small block" incarnation of the fabled ES-335 is dear to the hearts of many great players, and you'll find its full mojo embodied in the Rich Robinson ES-335. Built to the original ES-335 semi-hollow design with a body made from maple laminates and a solid center block to cut feedback and enhance sustain, this is one of the most adaptable electrics on the planet, excelling at anything from jazz, to pop, to country, to flat-out Black Crowes-certified rock'n'roll. Rich's preferred neck profile makes it superbly comfortable to play, and there's a little extra real estate at the 1.711"-wide nut to give you plenty of room to roam. Load in a BurstBucker 1 at the neck and a slightly hotter BurstBucker 2 at the bridge, dress it all in a luscious aged-Cherry finish given Gibson's exclusive VOS process, with gently aged and period-correct nickel hardware, and pack it in a brown hardshell case with plush charcoal lining and Certificate of Authenticity, this is a classic ES-335 you'll want to get your hands on right away.

Features:

read more - Body Language: Iconic semi-acoustic maple construction makes it one of the most versatile electrics on the planet.
- Pickup Line: A pair of BurstBucker pickups nail fat yet articulate PAF humbucker tone.
- Block Party: One-piece rosewood fingerboard with small-block inlays for a classic '60s look
- Serious Vibe: Genuine Bigsby B-7 vibrato tailpiece and traditional "Custom Made" plate.
- Cherry On Top: Aged Cherry finish and nickel hardware--all done VOS style -- for a gently worn look.
- Binding Light: Aged vintage binding and pickguard complete the authentic vintage mystique.
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- Body Type: Semi-Hollow
- Top: 3 ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3 ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Binding: Tan colored ABS on top and back
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond
- Neck Wood: Mahogany Neck with Maple Spline
- Truss Rod: Traditional
- Joint Angle: 4* (+/- 15 seconds)
- Joint: Mortise & Tenon
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond
- Joint Angle Tolerance: +/- .005"
- Fingerboard Wood: Hand-selected Dark Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Binding:.040" Tan
- Inlays: Cellulose Blocks
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.711"/1.896"
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.711"
- Slots: Gibson PLEK System
- Logo: Mother of Pearl 'Gibson' Logo
- Inlay: Traditional Mother of Pearl
- Truss Rod Cover: Vintage
- Angle: 17 Degrees
- Model: Kluson Single Ring with Tulip Buttons
- Tuning Ratio: 15:01
- Plating: Nickel
- Bridge Type: ABR
- Plating: Nickel
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Bigsby B-7
- Plating: Aluminum
- Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Inserts
- Pickguard: 5-Ply B/W/B/W/B
- Pickup Mounting Rings: Black
- Strings:.010 - .046
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum End Pins
- Pickups - Neck Position: Burstbucker 1
- Pickups - Bridge Position: Burstbucker 2
- Potentiometers: 2 Volume Controls, 2 Tone Controls
- Capacitors: Black Beauty
- Switch: Three-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Finish Cherry: VOS
- Sealer: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Type: Hardshell
- Case Exterior: Brown
- Case Interior: Charcoal Plush

Accessories:
- Certificate of Authenticity: Gibson Memphis Certificate of Authenticity
- Additional Materials: Lifetime Warranty Information

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted March 5, 2015 by Matt Kooken in Atlanta, GA

"Amazing guitar"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I recently purchased the Rich Robinson ES335 from zZounds and have really only had a day or two to get acquainted with her. Easily the nicest guitar I have owned to date. Pictures really do not do it justice, the face of the guitar is simply stunning. You can tell that Gibson really took their time and paid attention to detail when building this beauty. Plays great out of the box. The guitar stays in tune very well even with heavy use on the bigsby. I tried the guitar through a Germino Classic 45 and a Two Rock Studio Pro 35 and both combinations sounded like a match made in heaven. The wide array of sounds it produces is the best part. You can play just about any genre on it from warm jazz on the neck pickup, to Black Crowes rocknroll on the bridge. I would recommend this guitar to anybody!

Musical Background:

Gigging guitarist 13+ years

Musical Style:

Rock, country, blues
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