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This '58 ES-335 is in fantastic shape. Other than some light fret wear (mostly i nthe first position), it shows barely any signs of use, and it has no cosmetic flaws to report. It comes with its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity, too!
A lot of important stuff happened in 1958, but with apologies to fans of the Montreal Canadiens (who won the Stanley Cup that year), nothing was mor... Read More...
Gibson Custom Shop
Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
7.65 lbs.
.910 1st - 1.010 12th
Dirty Blonde
This '58 ES-335 is in fantastic shape. Other than some light fret wear (mostly i nthe first position), it shows barely any signs of use, and it has no cosmetic flaws to report. It comes with its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity, too!
A lot of important stuff happened in 1958, but with apologies to fans of the Montreal Canadiens (who won the Stanley Cup that year), nothing was more important than the birth of the Gibson ES-335--in our biased view, anyway! That's why we're so excited to present the new limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue from the Murphy Lab. Limited to just 130 pieces worldwide, this spectacular run of guitars pays tribute to the original guitars that shook the world of music. Like their vintage counterparts, they have a gloriously chunky '58 rounded neck profile that is utterly addictive, and an unbound fretboard--two features that were only present on '58 models. Of, course, they captured the sweet sounds of vintage Gibsons too thanks to the Custombucker pickups. Classic PAF tone mixed with an acoustic-like responsivenes? If that sounds like sonic nirvana, it is! If you're looking for a special semi-hollow, we have no doubt these '58 reissues will become your new musical sweetheart.
For more about what makes the Murphy Lab special, read on!
There are 7.764 billion people on this beautiful ball of water and dirt that we call home, and hardly any of them know Gibson guitars better than Tom Murphy. Tom is a legend in the world of guitars, and instruments bearing his name have acquired a deservedly sterling reputation due to their outstanding tone, jaw-dropping looks, and stunning vintage accuracy. But, he wasn't always a rockstar of lutherie. In fact, he worked as a professional touring musician for many years, and during that time he became intimately acquainted with vintage guitars: how they sound, how they feel, and how they look. After deciding to stop touring, Tom got a job as a finish specialist at Gibson and eventually became a project manager in charge of the first reissues of the 1959 Les Paul standard.
For a while, Tom also gained valuable experience working as a luthier to the stars, and his client list included luminaries like Jimmy Page, Dickey Betts, Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, and Gary Rossington (fun fact: he brought Peter Frampton's iconic Les Paul Custom back from the dead after it had been resting in pieces in the debris of a crashed cargo plane for three decades!).
Now, things have come full circle, and our friends at Gibson have handed Tom the keys to a brand-new institution of sonic savagery within the Gibson Custom Shop: the Murphy Lab. Tom and his team of skilled craftspeople have one mission, and one mission only: to create the most ridiculously awesome recreations of vintage Gibson guitars that the world has ever seen.
Murphy Lab is aptly named because it is basically the musical equivalent of what happens when you give a mad scientist a laboratory fully-stocked with warp drives and flux capacitors. With a plethora of resources behind them, Tom and his team have been able to create guitars that are essentially carbon copies of vintage Gibsons. They look, feel, and sound so close to the originals that it's downright scary.
How do Tom and his team achieve such unparalleled vintage accuracy? Well, first off, Tom has discovered a brand-new formula for nitrocellulose lacquer to use on aged guitars that mimics the properties of 1950s and ‘60s finishes to a T. Thanks to this thinner finish, aged Murphy Lab guitars look like authentic vintage pieces. They don’t just look the part--they are the real McCoy!
Of course, the heart of the Murphy Lab is the aging process. Part of what made Tom a legend was his ability to replicate the natural wear and tear found on distressed vintage instruments by hand-aging brand-new instruments. With his practiced eye and skilled hands, Tom artfully mimicked the finish and feel of old guitars, and he has imparted his skills to the talented team at the Murphy Lab.
Though Tom may not age each and every guitar himself, he has done a bang-up job of teaching his team the Way of Murphy, and they do a marvelous job of replicating his masterful work. As a result, each guitar looks like it came out of a time machine and feels like your favorite worn-in pair of blue jeans.
Gibson Custom Shop
2024 Murphy Lab Limited Edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue
One of 130 Pieces Worldwide in Celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary
Dirty Blonde
Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
7.65 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-Ply Cream on Top and Back
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
.910 1st - 1.010 12th
Solid Mahogany
'58 Fat C
Unbound Indian Rosewood
Nitrocellulose Dot
22 Historic Narrow-Tall
24.75"
Nylon
1.687"
Solid Maple
2 Unpotted Custombuckers
2 Volume, 2 Tone, Mono Varitone Switch; 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Murphy Lab Heavy-Aged Nickel
Kluson Single-Line, Single-Ring with True Historic Gold Top Hat Knobs
ABR-1
Multi-Ply Black and White
Gibson Custom Shop COA
Original Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell with Wildwood Spec Badge
An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.
This '58 ES-335 is in fantastic shape. Other than some light fret wear (mostly i nthe first position), it shows barely any signs of use, and it has no cosmetic flaws to report. It comes with its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity, too!
A lot of important stuff happened in 1958, but with apologies to fans of the Montreal Canadiens (who won the Stanley Cup that year), nothing was more important than the birth of the Gibson ES-335--in our biased view, anyway! That's why we're so excited to present the new limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue from the Murphy Lab. Limited to just 130 pieces worldwide, this spectacular run of guitars pays tribute to the original guitars that shook the world of music. Like their vintage counterparts, they have a gloriously chunky '58 rounded neck profile that is utterly addictive, and an unbound fretboard--two features that were only present on '58 models. Of, course, they captured the sweet sounds of vintage Gibsons too thanks to the Custombucker pickups. Classic PAF tone mixed with an acoustic-like responsivenes? If that sounds like sonic nirvana, it is! If you're looking for a special semi-hollow, we have no doubt these '58 reissues will become your new musical sweetheart.
For more about what makes the Murphy Lab special, read on!
There are 7.764 billion people on this beautiful ball of water and dirt that we call home, and hardly any of them know Gibson guitars better than Tom Murphy. Tom is a legend in the world of guitars, and instruments bearing his name have acquired a deservedly sterling reputation due to their outstanding tone, jaw-dropping looks, and stunning vintage accuracy. But, he wasn't always a rockstar of lutherie. In fact, he worked as a professional touring musician for many years, and during that time he became intimately acquainted with vintage guitars: how they sound, how they feel, and how they look. After deciding to stop touring, Tom got a job as a finish specialist at Gibson and eventually became a project manager in charge of the first reissues of the 1959 Les Paul standard.
For a while, Tom also gained valuable experience working as a luthier to the stars, and his client list included luminaries like Jimmy Page, Dickey Betts, Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, and Gary Rossington (fun fact: he brought Peter Frampton's iconic Les Paul Custom back from the dead after it had been resting in pieces in the debris of a crashed cargo plane for three decades!).
Now, things have come full circle, and our friends at Gibson have handed Tom the keys to a brand-new institution of sonic savagery within the Gibson Custom Shop: the Murphy Lab. Tom and his team of skilled craftspeople have one mission, and one mission only: to create the most ridiculously awesome recreations of vintage Gibson guitars that the world has ever seen.
Murphy Lab is aptly named because it is basically the musical equivalent of what happens when you give a mad scientist a laboratory fully-stocked with warp drives and flux capacitors. With a plethora of resources behind them, Tom and his team have been able to create guitars that are essentially carbon copies of vintage Gibsons. They look, feel, and sound so close to the originals that it's downright scary.
How do Tom and his team achieve such unparalleled vintage accuracy? Well, first off, Tom has discovered a brand-new formula for nitrocellulose lacquer to use on aged guitars that mimics the properties of 1950s and ‘60s finishes to a T. Thanks to this thinner finish, aged Murphy Lab guitars look like authentic vintage pieces. They don’t just look the part--they are the real McCoy!
Of course, the heart of the Murphy Lab is the aging process. Part of what made Tom a legend was his ability to replicate the natural wear and tear found on distressed vintage instruments by hand-aging brand-new instruments. With his practiced eye and skilled hands, Tom artfully mimicked the finish and feel of old guitars, and he has imparted his skills to the talented team at the Murphy Lab.
Though Tom may not age each and every guitar himself, he has done a bang-up job of teaching his team the Way of Murphy, and they do a marvelous job of replicating his masterful work. As a result, each guitar looks like it came out of a time machine and feels like your favorite worn-in pair of blue jeans.
A840216
Gibson Custom Shop
2024 Murphy Lab Limited Edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue
One of 130 Pieces Worldwide in Celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary
Dirty Blonde
Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
7.65 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-Ply Cream on Top and Back
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
.910 1st - 1.010 12th
Solid Mahogany
'58 Fat C
Unbound Indian Rosewood
Nitrocellulose Dot
22 Historic Narrow-Tall
24.75"
Nylon
1.687"
Solid Maple
2 Unpotted Custombuckers
2 Volume, 2 Tone, Mono Varitone Switch; 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Murphy Lab Heavy-Aged Nickel
Kluson Single-Line, Single-Ring with True Historic Gold Top Hat Knobs
ABR-1
Multi-Ply Black and White
Gibson Custom Shop COA
Original Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell with Wildwood Spec Badge
