This Gibson Custom Shop Limited Run 1964 ES-345 Walnut Stain VOS w/Varitone & Bigsby was hand selected by Shaun whilst visiting the Gibson factory! This model features a stunning beautiful Walnut Stain VOS finish, stereo Varitone, gold hardware and a Bigsby Vibrato!

This ES-345 part of Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection, which was inspired by decades of Made to Measure special orders and the deep expertise and creativity of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this reissue of one of the most elusive factory combinations from Gibson’s first Golden Age.

The body construction uses the classic layered maple/poplar/maple formula with multi-ply binding on the top and back. A solid maple centerblock enhances sustain and greatly increases feedback resistance, creating a powerful voice that thrives in both clean and overdriven settings.

The mahogany neck is carved to the authentic 1964 profile and joined to the body with a long neck tenon for exceptional resonance. A rosewood fretboard with split parallelogram inlays, 22 reissue medium jumbo frets, single ply binding, and a 24.75 inch scale length delivers a playing experience that is both familiar and inspiring. The headstock features the Gibson logo and crown, both inlaid in mother of pearl, completing an aesthetic that is as refined as it is steeped in tradition.

Dual Custombucker pickups deliver the airy bloom, warm midrange, and dynamic sensitivity associated with 1960s Gibson semi-hollow tone. Paired with a three-way toggle switch, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a Stereo Varitone circuit, the ES 345 offers a broad tonal palette that delivers everything from smoky jazz comping to biting blues and rock leads and everything in between. Gold hardware, black plastics, and an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge elegantly complement the Walnut Stain finish. For players seeking extra expressiveness, the Bigsby B7 Vibrato tailpiece adds another dimension of musicality with a push or pull of the bar.

With Kluson® Deluxe tuners, gold pickup covers, and a reissue hardshell case, this limited run reissue is both a collector’s piece and a stage-ready instrument of remarkable versatility. The 1964 ES-345 with Bigsby, Walnut Stain VOS, stands as a testament to the era that defined electric guitar craftsmanship and to the modern artisans who continue that legacy today. Exceptionally rare in its original form and meticulously rendered here, it is a guitar built to inspire - visually, sonically, and artistically.

Body
Shape: ES-335
Body Material: Maple/Poplar Maple
Binding: Multi-ply top and back

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: 1964
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75"
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Nylon
Inlay: Split-parallelogram

Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Bigsby B7
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Plating: Gold

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone with Stereo Varitone, 3-way toggle