{"product_id":"2023-gibson-custom-shop-59-es-335-vos-candy-apple-blue-bigsby-ohsc-coa","title":"2023 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 ES-335 VOS Candy Apple Blue Bigsby OHSC COA","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2023 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 ES-335 VOS Candy Apple Blue Bigsby w\/ OHSC \u0026amp; COA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a 2023 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 ES-335 VOS in Candy Apple Blue, complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an absolutely stunning limited-run Custom Shop ES-335 that combines vintage-correct 1959 specifications with one of the most visually captivating finishes Gibson has offered in recent years. Featuring a Bigsby vibrato, Custombucker pickups, long neck tenon construction, and a gorgeous VOS Candy Apple Blue finish, this guitar is equally at home in a collector's display or on stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is truly the star of the show. Depending on the lighting and viewing angle, the Candy Apple Blue appears to shift between deep metallic blue, turquoise, aqua, teal, and even hints of green. It isn't a modern color-shifting paint, but rather a beautifully layered finish that creates incredible depth and movement. Under stage lights, sunlight, or even normal room lighting, the guitar constantly changes character and looks different from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos look great—but in person, the effect is absolutely mesmerizing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches from careful handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely clean overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight, the frets are in excellent condition with virtually no wear, and the guitar has been professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt plays cleanly up and down the neck with no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Custom Shop ’59 ES-335 VOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: A930403\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Candy Apple Blue VOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: 3-Ply Maple\/Poplar\/Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Block: Solid Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: ’59 Medium C Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Joint: Long Tenon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 22 Authentic Medium Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Pearloid Dots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut: Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.66\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .89\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .98\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Bigsby Vibrato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Royalite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOA: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Custom Shop Custombuckers are among Gibson's most celebrated pickups, delivering the open, dynamic response and harmonic complexity associated with the finest vintage PAF humbuckers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bigsby vibrato adds both visual appeal and expressive functionality, allowing for subtle chord shimmer and vintage-style vibrato effects while perfectly complementing the classic ES-335 design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long neck tenon construction and historically accurate Custom Shop build quality provide exceptional sustain, resonance, and overall feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the semi-hollow maple construction and center block design, this guitar offers the perfect balance between warmth, clarity, sustain, and feedback resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar sounds every bit as impressive as it looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Custombuckers produce rich, articulate cleans, woody midrange response, and smooth overdrive tones with excellent note separation. Chords remain clear and complex, while lead lines sustain beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe semi-hollow construction adds a natural openness and resonance that simply cannot be duplicated by a solid-body guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial ’59 neck profile fills the hand comfortably without feeling oversized, offering the kind of feel many players associate with Gibson's finest vintage instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 8 lbs 12 oz, it strikes an ideal balance between substantial feel and long-term playing comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. At the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight any wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 Call\/Text: (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 Message anytime — always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2023 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 ES-335 VOS Candy Apple Blue Bigsby is one of the most visually striking ES-335s Gibson has produced in recent years. Between the incredible color-shifting finish, vintage-correct Custom Shop specifications, Bigsby vibrato, and outstanding condition, it is a truly special instrument that stands out from the crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42283764023351,"sku":"062326gtr1","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4135_2aa5bf24-e926-4394-91b9-c4b5e442500b.jpg?v=1782339255","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2023-gibson-custom-shop-59-es-335-vos-candy-apple-blue-bigsby-ohsc-coa","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}