Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case)

No longer available at zZounds
This is a carousel with one large image and a track of thumbnails on the left side. Select any of the thumbnail buttons to change the main image. You may also use the left and right arrow keys to navigate between images.
Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back
Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back
Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case), Action Position Back
Capture the vibe of an early '60s ES-335 with this '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo model. Classic "mouse ear" cutaways make this an unmistakable Gibson.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Gloss lacquer finish Protects well, promotes aging, preserves tonality
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
MHS humbuckers Sweet tone made just for semi-hollowbody guitars

The Gibson '61 ES-335 Kalamazoo Model Semi-Hollowbody electric guitar is a historically accurate recreation of the ES-335 that combined 1950's looks with 1960's playability. Beginning in 1960, Gibson looked to slim down the chunky round neck profile on the revolutionary ES-335 of the 1950's. In 1961, the ES-335 featured a thinner, flatter neck that players immediately appreciated for having a comfortable feel and fast action. The "mouse ear" body shape, rounded 60's Slim Taper neck profile, and dark rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, ensure that there is no mistaking this guitar's lineage.

NECK
- Neck: Quarter Sawn Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded Early 60's
- Fingerboard: A Grade Dark Rosewood
- Inlays: Aged Pearloid Dot
- Nut: Nylon
- Frets: Medium Jumbo - 18% Nickel Silver
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- End of Board Width: 2.241"

BODY
- Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Rim Materical: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Centerblock: Lightweight Maple
- Bracing: Quarter Sawn Adirondack Spruce
- Binding: Single-ply Tan
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

HARDWARE
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1 with plated brass saddles
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
- Tuners: Kluson Double Ring Tulip Button
- Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
- Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Switchwasher: N/A
- Truss Rod Cover: Vintage Black/White

ELECTRONICS
- Neck Pickup: MHS Humbucker Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: MHS Humbucker Lead
- Controls: MTC Historic : 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with matched 550K potentiometers and Black Beauty capacitors

MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hardshell
- Other: Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Strap, Gibson Polish Cloth, Gibson Multi-tool, Gibson Pick Holder

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

Be the first to rate and review this product.

No longer available at zZounds

In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by the manufacturer