Comparing Gibson Custom Shop ES-335s: 1959 vs 1964

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  • Опубліковано 9 січ 2025

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  • @topografer
    @topografer Рік тому +21

    How sweet do black 335s look? I think it's an underrated finish.

  • @SteveTemplePilot
    @SteveTemplePilot Рік тому +4

    I have a '64 just like this (2021 Custom Shop), the neck is phenomenal. It's chunky and full without being too big. Very, very comfortable. Highly recommend.

  • @ilanwinkel1942
    @ilanwinkel1942 Рік тому +3

    Have been Fender all my life (tele)and since I got this 64 few weeks ago in vintage sunburst (NYCL 11-49 strings) the tele stays in its case….
    Amazing guitar feel and tone.

    • @Jimi_7-7-7
      @Jimi_7-7-7 2 місяці тому

      „only a Gibson is good enough“
      ☺️🫡🤝💯🔥

  • @topografer
    @topografer Рік тому +5

    Those high notes on the bridge pickup on the 64 is why the 335 is the best guitar of all time

  • @bennettamplification
    @bennettamplification Рік тому +1

    Stunning video. Many thanks

  • @BITESIZEJONES
    @BITESIZEJONES Рік тому +3

    I've got a 59 and honestly would like to sell. My 2005 with 57 classics gets played and gigged all the time. In the end it boils down to 2 very important things. Tone and playability. Bringing a custom shop to a gig never turned me in to Super star nor did the outcome of a gig become magically different. They are beautiful no doubt but craftmanship doesn't change the individual. Its still an instrument with 6 strings, 2 pickups, and a human being.

  • @mrkbrn3s__
    @mrkbrn3s__ 2 роки тому +3

    aesthetics and performance i want the 64 personally.

  • @dekalbes335
    @dekalbes335 Рік тому +1

    I have the '64 , but gassing for the '59 also now. Anyone have both...can one justify owning both? This comparison was a great idea , and well played lad.!

    • @topografer
      @topografer 7 місяців тому

      Man as someone who always says go for it. I think owning both 59 and 64 is too much

    • @bogarbill6331
      @bogarbill6331 7 місяців тому

      I have almost both.. two ‘64 cherry and vintage burst but one of my ‘64 has a ‘59 neck

  • @johnmirabile3535
    @johnmirabile3535 Рік тому +1

    I NEVER SAY THIS, BUT THAT WAS LIKE A JOURNEY TO THE 50S/60S ALTHOUGH I NEVER BEEN THATS WASAWESOME THE WHOLE RIG THAT MAG VERB AMP IS KILLER!

  • @acrap56
    @acrap56 2 роки тому +3

    Very nice 335’s but wow, your guitar playing mastery especially your blues riffs would make Eric Clapton sit up and take notice! You’ve got it bro 👍 I live in the Daytona Beach area and definitely want to get to South FL and check out the store. Thanks for the videos! 😃

    • @waltgracevintage8620
      @waltgracevintage8620  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks! Definitely let us know if you make it down here, we'd love to give you a tour of our gallery. - Sebastian

  • @taloujazz9504
    @taloujazz9504 5 місяців тому

    Nice tone ! and these 335 are very attractive in black ;) The question of neck profile is a personal choice. I can play with slim taper only that means Dot 335 from 1990's or an authentic 61 ;)

  • @scottdrumm4828
    @scottdrumm4828 Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks

  • @MarcoZambon606
    @MarcoZambon606 2 роки тому +1

    Sem tocar os mesmos riffs nas duas fica difícil perceber se há diferença mas me parece que a 59 tem mais brilho.

  • @LeeHoMusic
    @LeeHoMusic 9 місяців тому +1

    59 sounds insane, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bogarbill6331
    @bogarbill6331 8 місяців тому +1

    ‘61 for me ❤

  • @joe_stepik
    @joe_stepik 2 роки тому +8

    That 59 dot is where I'm at.

  • @reed_stamov
    @reed_stamov Місяць тому

    aren't they use copper saddles?

  • @iammattwilhelm
    @iammattwilhelm 2 роки тому +5

    Can't decide...will have to buy one of each. 🤪

    • @billgoldstein5152
      @billgoldstein5152 2 роки тому

      Well, we DO offer financing 🤪🤪

    • @ripw1
      @ripw1 10 місяців тому

      Well, I did !! No regrets love them both and I find a lot of difference which I think is due to the different saddles

    • @Yilmaz678
      @Yilmaz678 13 днів тому

      Vous devez être un heureux et félicitation à vous. Sinon lesquels préférez vous au niveau son? Si je dois en acheter un jour qu'un seul lesquels me conseillerez vous? Ah oui j'aime bien les manches assez large ​@@ripw1

  • @darthsensei3838
    @darthsensei3838 2 роки тому +4

    64 all day long. Wow

  • @jerrymoney1479
    @jerrymoney1479 2 роки тому +4

    64 is sweeter 🤙

  • @RM-hk5ds
    @RM-hk5ds Рік тому

    If you were to pick one, what would it be ? Killer playing btw.

  • @lugnutz6353
    @lugnutz6353 6 місяців тому

    Both sound sweet. Can I have them both?

  • @aloeup2121
    @aloeup2121 Рік тому

    Been a fender guy my whole life (strat and tele), but getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger on one of these. Anybody have a reason I shouldn't!? :D Leaning towards the '64. Any input is appreciated.

    • @tfrost33elkhunter
      @tfrost33elkhunter Рік тому +1

      I’ve got a Murphy Lab 59 in Black just like this one. I also have a 62’ strat in Sonic blue. The necks are quite similar.

    • @tfrost33elkhunter
      @tfrost33elkhunter Рік тому

      Oh and no I do not have a reason why you shouldn’t. Therefore… you should!

    • @aloeup2121
      @aloeup2121 Рік тому

      @@tfrost33elkhunter showing this to the wife NOW! :D

  • @mojo9291
    @mojo9291 2 роки тому +1

    Do you guys still have these in stock?

    • @waltgracevintage8620
      @waltgracevintage8620  2 роки тому

      Hey! We sold these two quickly right after the video was released. However we still have available other Custom Shop & Murphy Lab ESs. I'll drop the link to our website below, Thanks!
      waltgracevintage.com/collections/gibson-es

  • @piotrzakrzewski1612
    @piotrzakrzewski1612 2 роки тому

    Great guitar, Thank You. Is this 64 neck more like 59 in comparizon to 61 ?

    • @waltgracevintage8620
      @waltgracevintage8620  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure I understand your question.

    • @SteveTemplePilot
      @SteveTemplePilot Рік тому

      Yes, it's very close to a 59. They are awesome.

    • @VaibhavMittalIndia
      @VaibhavMittalIndia 11 місяців тому

      I have played all three - 59 is the fattest, 61 is the slimmest and 64 is in between them. But the playing feel is quite different among these. To each its own!

  • @Haunt_Era
    @Haunt_Era 6 місяців тому +1

    59!!!

  • @adamwatson6916
    @adamwatson6916 Рік тому +1

    So the memphis historic spec 59 neck and the true historic 59 neck were not historic or true enough so now we have the authentic 59 neck ? Gibson was telling us for the last several years that all
    the reissue necks were based on scans of the originals so why are they trying to pass this process off as a new thing when its not or are they telling US they were not actually doing the scans of original 50s and 60s neck profiles all allong ?
    Its rather silly to scan 1 59 neck and say this the historically accurate 59 neck when they were all wildly different from one neck to the next. Those vintage necks were all carved and profiled completelh by hand . The necks very in thckness and profile alot

    • @waltgracevintage8620
      @waltgracevintage8620  Рік тому +2

      Hi there! Gibson underwent some exciting changes in 2019 when a new owner group stepped in after a bit of a financial rollercoaster. They decided to shake things up by dismantling the Memphis factory and shifting production to the USA and Custom Shop factory.
      Now, with the fresh management at Gibson's helm, they've given many models a makeover to match the expectations of their new leaders. They've tinkered with the nomenclature and introduced new vintage role-model specimens that paved the way for their new line of reissues. So, worrying about whether old reissues were vintage-accurate? Not a concern with the current production.
      Let's give credit where it's due - Gibson deserves a a lot of credit for crafting excellent instruments over the past four years. Seriously, these babies could give their golden years a run for their money, especially the Custom Shop models in the ES line.
      We totally get it - vintage instruments varied quite a bit, and no two necks were carved the same. But check this out: the current lineup from Gibson? Consistency is the name of the game. Now you can shop for your dream guitar with confidence, without that "shot in the dark" feeling that sometimes comes with vintage gear.
      Sure, vintage instruments had their quirks, but hey, these new Gibson guitars are absolute rockstars. People are loving them, and we think you might too!

  • @mrkbrn3s
    @mrkbrn3s Рік тому +1

    64 but i’m broke 😆

  • @agusg.t.8950
    @agusg.t.8950 Рік тому

    64 all the way

  • @ngobrolrandom
    @ngobrolrandom 2 роки тому +2

    1959 more airy, it will intereting if u test with fingerstyle
    1964 more full, very clapton cream tone
    I think the bridge play major role

    • @BITESIZEJONES
      @BITESIZEJONES Рік тому

      Just because he morphed into the style of Eric Clapton doesn't mean it's the guitar itself.

  • @louielouie5120
    @louielouie5120 29 днів тому

    64 looks better and sounds better!