{"product_id":"2022-gibson-custom-shop-bb-king-1959-es-335-live-at-the-regal-argentine-grey-59-murphy-lab","title":"2022 Gibson Custom Shop BB KING 1959 ES-335 Live at the Regal Argentine Grey 59 Murphy Lab","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2022 Gibson Custom Shop BB KING 1959 ES-335 Live at the Regal Argentine Grey 59 Murphy Lab!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003ereally cool Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 BB King Signature Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e in the very unique and desirable \u003cstrong\u003eArgentine Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e finish. This is one of the more distinctive Murphy Lab models Gibson has produced, featuring \u003cstrong\u003epearl dot inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003efactory Bigsby tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the clever \u003cstrong\u003eBB King Varitone circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e that retains a full-output setting while still offering the classic filtered tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is \u003cstrong\u003eessentially unplayed\u003c\/strong\u003e, having just come in from the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal owner\u003c\/strong\u003e, who kept it in a collection. We hesitate to use the term \"like new,\" but it honestly fits here. There aren't even any pick scratches to be found. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of the wear you see is factory Murphy Lab aging\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no additional player wear whatsoever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Murphy Lab hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ematching COA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eall of the original case candy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory shipping box with matching serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne feature we really like on this model is the updated \u003cstrong\u003eVaritone circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the vintage ES-355 wiring that required a stereo cable for the full-output position, this version works perfectly with a \u003cstrong\u003estandard mono cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Position 1 delivers the full, unfiltered sound of both pickups, while positions 2 through 6 provide the classic BB King-inspired tonal variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one plays exceptionally well with a comfortable medium-chunky neck and delivers everything you'd want from a great ES-335—\u003cstrong\u003ewarm, articulate cleans, incredible sustain, and a wonderfully open semi-hollow voice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argentine Gray Murphy Lab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e BB King 1959 ES-335 Signature; factory Bigsby; Murphy Lab aged; updated mono-compatible Varitone circuit; original shipping box with matching serial numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one plays beautifully with a comfortable late-'50s style neck carve and excellent setup. Tonally, it has the rich, airy voice you'd expect from a great ES-335, with outstanding clarity and sustain. 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