GIBSON MEMPHIS 335 63 REISSUE 2016

 

Beautifully Flamed 1963 ES-335TD & TDC 2015

 

Totally authentic early ’60s construction and playing feel, with great PAF-style MHS pickups, rolled fingerboard binding, accurate finish colors, and great block-neck looks.
Body

Top
Back
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: Franklin Titebond 50
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: ES (Semi-Hollow with slim taper cutaways)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1
Details
Truss Rod: Historic
Profile: 1963
Thickness at Fret 1: 20.32 mm / .800″
Thickness at Fret 12: 25.40 mm / 1.000″
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight: 376.4817 gm / 0.830 lbs
Peg Head
Type: SP-1
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding:
Silkscreen:
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, Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style: White
Material: Nylon
Width: 4.3358 cm / 1.707″
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
Fingerboard
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 1
Shade: Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 “
Frets: 22
Nut/End of Board: 4.318 cm / 1.700″ @ nut, 5.6718 cm / 2.233″ @ end of board
Scale: 62.865 cm / 24.75″
Binding: Tan
Side Dots (Color): Tortoiseshell
Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Block
Material: Period Correct Celluloid
Dimensions: 19.558 mm x 12.70 mm / 0.770″ x 0.500″
Average Weight: 147.4175 gm / 5.200 oz
Finishes

Historic Burst
Color Code: HB
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

Sixties Cherry
Color Code: SC
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer – Finished in V.O.S.
Filler: 330, Analine Dye
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: Sixties Cherry Stain, Cherry
Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut

Gibson Memphis 1963 ES-335TD

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 Volume
Type: CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V
Range: 0-550K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms
Tone
Type: CTS 550K Audio
Peak Voltage: 1080V
Range: 0-550K
Power Rating: 1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance: 550K +/- 5%
Minimum Resistance: 50 ohms
Capacitors: Lead Value Rhythm Value
Black Beauty .022mfd/200v Black Beauty .022mfd/200v
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style: Kluson Double Ring Tulip Button
Material: Body is stamped steel with plastic tulip button
Weight: 22.6796 gm / 0.8 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 15:1
Gear Type: Synchronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn: +/- 4 degrees
Plating specs: V.O.S. Nickel
Part numbers: 430-14889 / 430-14890
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 gm / 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 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style: 1/4″ jack
Strap Buttons
Material: V.O.S. Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Part numbers: 430-19150
Weight: 2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Truss Rod Cover
Style: Vintage (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-19784
Knobs
Style: Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 430-19201A (Vol), 430-19200A (Tone)
Dial Pointers
Yes/No: Yes
Trim Rings
Style: Black (V.O.S.)
Part Number: 440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style: Period Correct Hard Shell
Color: Black & Yellow
Strap Locks: No
Tools:
Manual:
COA/Other: Gibson Memphis COA
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