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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS is a stunning recreation of one of the most iconic semi-hollow guitars ever made. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a solid maple centre block for enhanced resonance and sustain. The SlimTaper '60s C mahogany neck offers a fast, comfortable playing feel, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to every note.
Loaded with unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this ES-335 delivers the sought-after tones of vintage PAF humbuckers. From articulate cleans to roaring overdrive, every nuance shines through. A lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece ensures incredible string vibration transfer, while period-correct appointments like Kluson tuners and dot inlays complete the authentic vintage experience.
Product Ref: 322609
The Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS is a masterful recreation of one of the most iconic semi-hollow guitars ever made. Every contour, profile, and component has been meticulously studied to ensure an authentic playing experience. The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body, paired with a solid maple centre block, delivers the perfect balance of warmth, resonance, and sustain. This design retains the signature semi-hollow airiness while offering the controlled feedback and sustain that made the original ES-335 legendary. Finished in Gibson’s Vintage Original Spec (VOS) nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar has a lightly aged patina that gives it a worn-in feel without heavy relicing, making it look and sound like a true vintage instrument.
At the heart of this reissue are the Custombucker Alnico III pickups, designed to replicate the warm, dynamic response of original PAF humbuckers. These unpotted pickups allow the natural resonance of the guitar to shine through, capturing every nuance of your playing with incredible articulation. From crisp cleans to smooth blues leads and full-bodied overdrive, these pickups deliver an unmistakable vintage voice with rich harmonics and a beautifully balanced tonal character. Matched with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, the electronics offer an expressive and dynamic playing experience that responds effortlessly to your touch.
Designed for effortless playability, the SlimTaper '60s C-profile neck provides a sleek and fast feel that suits a variety of playing styles. Carved from solid mahogany, the neck offers a comfortable grip, making intricate chord shapes and fluid lead lines easier to execute. The long-tenon construction, secured with hide glue, ensures superior resonance and sustain while maintaining exceptional stability. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and 12-inch radius, the smooth, worn-in feel allows for easy bending and precise articulation. From intricate jazz voicings to soulful blues licks, the neck profile offers the perfect balance of speed and comfort.
Every detail of the Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS has been designed to stay true to its historic roots. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece work together to enhance sustain and resonance, ensuring exceptional note clarity. Kluson single-line, double-ring tuners provide stable tuning and period-correct aesthetics, while the black M69 pickup rings and gold or black top hat control knobs add to the vintage authenticity. Even small touches, like the Switchcraft pickup selector and output jack, contribute to the historically accurate construction, making this guitar feel like a genuine instrument from the golden era of electric guitar design.
More than just a reissue, the Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS is an instrument designed to inspire. Its semi-hollow construction gives it an airy, open quality that enhances both clean and driven tones, making it a versatile choice across blues, jazz, rock, and beyond. The absence of weight relief ensures a full, resonant response, while the balanced body shape makes it comfortable to play for extended sessions. With premium craftsmanship and period-correct details, this ES-335 delivers an exceptional blend of history and performance, offering a vintage-correct playing experience that stands among the finest electric guitars ever built.
