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Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch

3.2 out of 5 stars from 6 customer ratings

Electric Guitar

  • Style: Semi-hollowbody
  • 5-ply top, back and sides: Maple / poplar
  • Centre block: Maple
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Small Block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: '60s Slim Taper C
  • Single-ply binding on top, bottom and back of body and on fingerboard
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Graph Tech nut
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Two Gibson Custombucker humbuckers (neck and bridge)
  • Two volume and two tone controls
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Black pickguard
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with Historic Reissue aluminium stop bar
  • Epiphone Deluxe machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Sixties Cherry
  • Includes case
  • Available since April 2025
  • Item number 614931
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Hollowbody Guitar No
  • Semi Hollowbody Guitar Yes
  • Colour Red
  • Body Maple
  • Top Maple
  • Neck Mahogany
  • Fretboard Rosewood
  • Frets 22
  • Scale 628 mm
  • Pickups HH
  • Tremolo No
  • Incl. Case Yes
  • Incl. Bag No
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Authentic sixties sound

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch

The Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Cherry is a faithful reproduction of a legendary guitar that helped define the sound of modern music: Developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, this model is based on the 1962 ES-335 - a version not currently offered as a reissue by Gibson itself. Classic design elements like rounded cutaways, small block inlays, and a slim neck profile capture the unmistakable sixties vibe, while the combination of a laminated maple/poplar body, solid maple centre block, and high-quality components embody the ideal blend of vintage tone and modern playability. Driving its signature tone are two hand-wired Gibson Custombucker pickups, delivering that classic PAF tone with rich clarity, warmth, and an exceptional dynamic response.

Custombucker Pickups of the Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch electric guitar

Playability meets vintage tone

The Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Cherry offers everything expected from a premium semi-hollow guitar. Its solid maple centre block provides excellent sustain and projection while keeping feedback in check, and the one-piece mahogany neck features a Slim Taper C-profile that sits comfortably in the player's fretting hand and lets them move around the fingerboard effortlessly without needing to worry about fatigue. The guitar's rosewood fingerboard - with medium-jumbo frets and rolled edges - additionally provides a comfortably worn-in feel straight away. The classic combination of an ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge and lightweight aluminium stopbar tailpiece ensures rock-solid tuning stability and excellent resonance, while the traditional control layout with dual volume and tone knobs, CTS pots, and premium paper-in-oil capacitors lets players easily dial in whatever vintage tone they desire.

Built for vintage enthusiasts and professionals

The Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Cherry is tailor made for players who crave that authentic vintage vibe without sacrificing reliability. Whether in the studio, on stage, or at home, it's a perfect fit for both seasoned professionals and passionate vintage fans. With its classic Sixties Cherry finish, premium-grade machine heads, Graph Tech nut, and a high-quality vintage-style case, this reissue represents a compelling alternative to the significantly more expensive Gibson counterpart - all the more so since it comes equipped with the same Gibson Custom Shop pickups found in Gibson's top-tier Custom models (one of the key factors behind its higher price point, but also the reason for its top-notch sound quality).

Headstock of the Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch

About Epiphone

Today, Epiphone is known only as the Asian budget offshoot of Gibson. Yet both companies were once independent, equal, and also bitter rivals. The roots of Epiphone go back to the 1870s and to Anastasios Stathopoulo, a Greek instrument maker, who emigrated to America in 1903 with his son Epaminondas (“Epi” for short). Epi changed the name of the firm to the "Epiphone Banjo Company" after taking over the family business in 1928. During this year, Epiphone also began to manufacture guitars, which rapidly came to dominate their sales. In 1957, Epiphone was taken over by C.M.I., which already included Gibson, but continued as a separate brand until 1970, when manufacturing was outsourced to Asia. Well-known Epiphone models include the Casino, played by the Beatles, and the Sheraton, John Lee Hooker's instrument of choice.

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch electric guitar pots

For Blues, Rock, and much more

The Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Cherry delivers the legendary versatility that made the ES-335 a go-to for generations of artists - from Rock pioneers like Chuck Berry to modern icons like John Mayer - and this reissue captures the iconic tone while maintaining boutique-level quality. Paired with a tube amp, it will shine with its warm, articulate tones, punchy overdrive, and smooth, expressive lead sounds. Thanks to its duo of Gibson USA Custombuckers, the Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Cherry delivers the rich depth and balanced response the ES-335 is famous for - making it a perfect fit for Jazz, Soul, Funk, Indie, and beyond.

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Great Quality Guitar for the Price
Mark W. Praha 18.06.2025
After seeing the somewhat less that positive reviews I thought I should share my experience. I had a friend with a Gibson ES335 many years ago and would play it whenever we were jamming and loved the sound and the feel of it. .

This guitar comes very close to the sound of the Gibson ES 335 ( this is my opinion and not based on any detailed comparison).

I didi pay for the "set-up" that Thomann does (about 50 Euro) and it was well worth it. Guitar out of the box was perfect. The sound is great and for the price this has to be one of the best quality /price options out there. Having bought an Epiphone "inspired by Gibson " a couple years ago, this guitar is major step up for Epiphone.
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Bewertung für Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue (Sixties Cherry)
Urs Kurs 11.05.2025
Ich hatte große Erwartungen an die Gitarre, gerade nach den vielen positiven Reviews auf YouTube – Stichworte: Custombucker, Palisandergriffbrett, vintage Vibe. Leider wurden die in meinem Fall nur zum Teil erfüllt.

Die Gitarre sieht optisch wirklich gut aus, keine Frage. Aber bei genauerem Hinsehen trübte sich der Eindruck: Die Verarbeitung der Bundstäbchen war enttäuschend – fühlte sich einfach nicht sauber gemacht an, gerade an den Kanten. Das Griffbrett selbst wirkte weniger hochwertig als erwartet, obwohl es echtes Palisander sein soll.

Die Einstellung war mangelhaft. Intonation, höhe der Pickups, Saitenhöhe, alles musste man nachjustieren.

Klanglich war ich ebenfalls nicht ganz überzeugt. Trotz der hochgelobten Custombucker wirkte der Sound für mich überraschend dünn und fast schon billig – da hatte ich mir mehr Wärme und Charakter erhofft.

Auch das Gewicht hat mich überrascht: Mit 3,75 kg war sie schwerer als erwartet – nicht tragisch, aber es passte zum Gesamteindruck von “mehr Schein als Sein”.

Der Koffer machte einen super Eindruck.

Fazit: Keine schlechte Gitarre, aber für den Preis und den ganzen Hype hätte ich mir einfach mehr erhofft. Vielleicht hatte ich auch ein Montagsmodell – aber so richtig „vintage magic“ kam bei mir nicht auf.
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MacBor 09.05.2025
Wygląd, osprzęt, pickupy zgodnie z oczekiwaniami. Wielkim rozczarowaniem okazała się natomiast podstrunnica. Co z tego, że ciemny palisander, estetyczne markery z masy perłowej, skoro końcówki progów po obu stronach gryfu niewykończone (no crowning). Są tak ostre, że przy szybkich glissach można się o nie skaleczyć. Na domiar złego 3 progi są niedobite, co przy niskiej akcji strun skutkuje brzęczeniem W tym przedziale cenowym powyższe mankamenty są moim zdaniem nieakceptowalne, dlatego gitara wróciła do Thomanna.
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PW/Besviken 15.05.2025
utseendet är mycket bra , men det är också det enda , förstår inte varför man bemödar sig med rosewood greppbräda när man inte kan ha ordentliga bandstavar , kanterna är så vassa på båda sidorna så man får skärsår i handen detta är inte acceptabelt på en gitarr i denna prisklass , och mickarna låter inte alls bra tunt och väldigt vasst ljud (spelade på en Fender Super sonic 60W och en Blackstar HT Stage 50W) och caset var inte mycket at skryta med väldigt rangligt tyvärr. Mycket synd då jag hade stora förhoppningar på denna gitarr. Eller så hade jag otur och fick ett riktigt dåligt exemplar , jag valde att returnera den , och där var som vanligt Thomann mycket hjälpsamma.
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