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Gibson CustomMurphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Dirty Blonde

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built as a heavily aged 1958 ES-335 reissue, this semi-hollow pairs a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a mahogany ’58 Unbound Fat C neck. Its two unpotted Custombuckers are voiced for the warm, rounded character associated with the original PAF-style sound, while the centerblock is designed to control unwanted feedback. The Heavy Aged finish brings checking, fading, and nicks across the instrument, so the visual character is intentionally road-worn from day one.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking a historically focused ES-335 reissue with an extensively aged visual treatment.
  • Stage or studio work that calls for semi-hollow resonance with focused punch and sustain.
  • Guitarists who prefer a substantial ’58-style Fat C neck profile.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players looking for a clean, unaged finish.
  • Players who prefer a slim neck profile.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Dirty Blonde construction detail

Detail 01

Unpotted Custombucker humbuckers

The guitar uses a two-humbucker layout built around warm, rounded vintage-style tones.

Detail 02

2 volume and 2 tone controls

Each pickup has its own volume and tone adjustment.

Detail 03

Historic narrow/tall ’58 frets

The fretwire follows the instrument’s 1958-oriented specification.

Detail 04

24.75-inch scale; 22 frets

The neck follows the listed ES-335 scale length and fret count.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The Heavy Aged finish includes visible checking, fading, and nicks by design.
  2. 02The neck uses an ’58 Unbound Fat C profile with a hand-filling shape.
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Dirty Blonde close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it include a case?

Yes. A Custom Shop Lifton hardshell case is included.

02What pickups are installed?

It has unpotted Custombucker humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions.

03Is the finish meant to look worn?

Yes. The Heavy Aged treatment includes checking, fading, and nicks for a deliberately worn appearance.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPlayability
Number of Frets
22
Scale Length
24.75"
6 detailsBody & build
Body Material
3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top Material
3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Fingerboard Material
Indian rosewood Fret size: Historic narrow/tall '58 size Number of frets: 22 Inlays: Nitrocellulose dot Nut width/material: 1.687" Electronics Neck Pickup: Custombucker (unpotted) Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (unpotted) Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS audio taper potentiometers, paper in oil capacitors, mono Varitone switch Hardware Bridge: ABR-1 Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stop bar Tuners: Kluson single-line, single ring Plating: Heavy aged nickel Other Case: Custom Shop Lifton hardshell case
Color
Yellow
Body Shape
ES-335
Neck Wood
Solid mahogany
4 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
platinum
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51500000417495

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