These Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Vintage Sunburst Collector’s Edition models are limited to only 50 guitars. Produced to celebrate his new Orgy of the Damned album, each guitar also comes with a private show from Slash and his band.
Slash 1963 ES-335 Vintage Sunburst
Gibson has been working with Slash for a long time, so this limited-run Slash 1963 ES-335 Vintage Sunburst model is no surprise. They are making only 50 Murphy Lab-aged models, complete with a Bigsby B7 vibrato and a customised pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups constructed with Alnico 2 magnets.
Orgy of the Damned
To get one, you’ll need to call the Gibson Garage and part with $14999. You’ll also get to attend a VIP experience at the Gibson Garage Nashville, where Slash and his blues band will treat attendees to an intimate live performance and signing event. This is all part of the celebrations for his new album Orgy of the Damned, and so expect plenty of blues licks and pentatonic runs.
Case Candy
Each of the limited-run guitars also comes with some nice case candy, including a signed copy of Slash’s new album, Orgy of the Damned, a signed copy of The Collection: Slash coffee table book, and a Certificate of Authenticity. The case is a vintage-style black Lifton case with a yellow lush interior.
The Guitar
The 1963 ES-335 Vintage Sunburst model has aged nitrocellulose lacquer and vintage-correct specifications, including a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body with a solid maple center block. It has a SlimTaper 60s profile mahogany neck and an Indian rosewood fretboard with small black aged celluloid fret markers, 22 frets, and a nylon nut.
MSRP – $14999
Verdict
It is a great-looking vintage-style ES-335, and the finish looks nice and deep. Yes, you are paying the ‘Slash tax’ for this model. However, I think it will definitely hold its value, and it does come with some pretty exclusive add-ons included in the price tag.
These days, there are many Gibson Slash signature models to choose from, which is great for fans and perfect for Gibson players. Only last month, we had the announcement of his Jessica model Les Paul Standard, so business is booming for Gibson and Slash.
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Image Sources:
- Murphy Lab finish: Gibson
- Bigsby B7 and custom unspotted humbuckers: Gibson
- Vintage Sunburst: Gibson
