SOLD GIBSON MEMPHIS 2016 ES 335 1958 VOS

2016 1958 ES-335 VOS
An accurate rendition of the original “dot neck”
Gibson Memphis captures that original “dot neck” version to a “T” in the 1958 ES-335 VOS. Historically correct details include the correct “Mickey Mouse ears” body shape and the lack of fingerboard binding as on the very first ES-335s produced.

Body

Top
Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Grade: Vintage Plain
Binding: Tan
Back
Wood Species: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Density: Vintage Plain
Binding: Tan
Rims
Species Wood: Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces: 3-Ply
Grade: Vintage Plain
Weight
Weight Relief: Lightweight centerblock
Average Weight (body only): 2.1069 kg / 4.645 lbs
Materials Used
Glue: Hot hide glue for braces and centerblock, Franklin Titebond 50 for rim assembly.
Etc.: Maple centerblock, Quartered Adirondack Spruce braces
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The sound waves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the F-holes, and throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve: 1958 ES (Semi-Hollow)

Neck

Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1
Details
Truss Rod: Historic
Profile: Traditional “C”
Thickness at Fret 1: 22.86 mm / .900″
Thickness at Fret 12: 25.40 mm / 1.000″
Other Materials: Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight: 376.4817 g / 0.830 lbs
Peg Head
Type: SP-1
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding: None
Silkscreen: None
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar’s exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body
Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type: Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive: Hot Hide Glue
Gauges Used: Pitch Height Gauge
Nut
Style: White
Material: Nylon
Width: 4.3358 cm / 1.707″
Slots: B:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches

e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 1
Shade: Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 “
Frets: 22
Nut/End of Board: 4.3358 cm / 1.707″ @ nut, 5.6718 cm / 2.233″ @ end of board
Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75″
Binding: None
Side Dots (Color): White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Dot
Material: Pearloid
Dimensions: 6.35 mm / 0.25″
Average Weight: 147.4175 g / 5.200 oz
Finishes

58 Burst
Color Code: 8B
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer – Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: Analine Dye
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: 330 Wipe Stain, Sunset Orange, VS toner, Tobacco Brown
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

58 Natural
Color Code: 8N
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer – Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: Red Analine Dye
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: 1958 Natural Stain, Tobacco Stain
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Electronics

Pickups Rhythm Lead
Style: MHS Humbucker MHS Humbucker
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: 4900/5100 5200/5400
Material of Wire (gauge): Enamel (42) Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil): 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68 “ 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68″
Coil Material: ABS ABS
Coil Winding Process: Scatter Wound Scatter Wound
Pole Piece Material: Nickel plated steel Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut: 47.4218 cm / 18.670″ 59.5173 cm / 23.432″
Slug Material: Nickel plated steel Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x .489″ 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187″ x .489″
Magnet Material: Alnico III Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut: 48.26 cm / 19″ 58.42 cm / 23″
Magnet Dimensions: 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″
Polarities: Screw side is the south pole of magnet Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover: V.O.S. Nickel plated V.O.S. Nickel plated
Qfactor: 3.21 3.2
ResistanceDC: 7526 ohms 7963 ohms
Resonant Frequency: 2859.84 Hz 2695.19 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements: Historically accurate “Patent Applied For” replica with airy tone and unbalanced coils. Slightly under wound.
Control Pocket Assembly Lead Volume Rhythm Volume
Type: CTS 550K Audio CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V 1080V
Range: 0-550K 0-550K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5% 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms 50 ohms
Lead Tone Rhythm Tone
Type: CTS 550K Audio CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V 1080V
Range: 0-550K 0-550K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5% 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms 50 ohms
Capacitors: Lead Value Rhythm Value
Bumblebee .022mfd/200v Bumblebee .022mfd/200v

Hardware

Tuning Keys
Style: Kluson Single Ring Tulip Button
Material: Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip button
Weight: 22.6796 g / 0.8 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 15:01
Gear Type: Synchronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees
Plating specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part numbers: 430-14006 / 430-14007
String Dimensions
E: 1.1684mm / 0.046″
A: 0.9144 mm / 0.036″
D: 0.6604 mm / 0.026″
G: 0.4318mm / 0.017″
B: 0.3302mm / 0.013″
e: 0.2540mm / 0.010″
Bridge
Style: No Wire ABR
Material: Die cast alloy
Plating Specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part number: 430-10155
Weight: 61.235 g / 2.16 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style: Lightweight Stop Bar
Compensated: No
Material: Aluminum
Plating Specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part number: 430-11738
Weight: 113.3981 g / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style: 1/4″ jack
Jack Plate
Style: N/A
Material: N/A
Part Number: N/A
Weight: N/A
Strap Buttons
Material: V.O.S. White plastic
Plating Specs: None
Part numbers: 430-19152
Weight: 2.268 g / 0.080 oz

Plastics

Pick Guard
Style: Multi ply black long ES-335 with 45° bevel (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-1269
Truss Rod Cover
Style: Vintage (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-19784
Knobs
Style: Gold Top Hats (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-19201A
Dial Pointers
Yes/No: Yes
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
Switch Washer
Style: N/A
Part Number: N/A
Trim Rings
Style: Black (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style: Period Correct Hard Shell
Color: Tan & Pink
Strap Locks: No
Tools: None
Manual: None
COA/Other: Gibson Memphis COA