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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 is a masterfully aged reissue that captures the soul of a true vintage semi-hollow. Featuring a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a solid maple centreblock, it delivers superb resonance and sustain. The Heavy Aged finish by the Murphy Lab gives it the look and feel of a well-loved original, complete with aged hardware and lacquer checking, every inch of this ES-335 is crafted to perfection.
Its SlimTaper '60s C neck, long tenon joint, and Indian rosewood fingerboard provide a fast, authentic playing experience. Paired with unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups and vintage-spec electronics, it offers a warm, articulate tone with rich harmonics and vintage snap. This is a guitar built for tone and heritage - all wrapped in a striking 60s Cherry finish.
Product Ref: 332618
The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 is a stunning tribute to one of the most iconic semi-hollow body guitars ever made. Crafted by the expert luthiers at the Gibson Custom Shop, this model is the result of 3D scanning and careful study of original 1961 examples. From the rounded cutaways to the dot inlays and historically accurate body contours, every element is faithfully recreated. The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple construction, combined with a solid maple centreblock, delivers an unmistakable tonal character and ensures excellent feedback resistance for both stage and studio use. With no weight relief, it also retains the original heft and feel.
One of the standout features of this reissue is the expertly applied Heavy Aged finish from the Murphy Lab. This treatment simulates decades of play wear, offering a convincingly worn-in appearance that mirrors a guitar straight from the early '60s. The nitrocellulose lacquer is aged to perfection, with natural-looking checking, dulled gloss, and aged hardware to match. Unlike artificial relic jobs, Murphy Lab ageing is a painstaking, artisanal process that enhances both the look and feel of the instrument. The finish is thin, allowing the guitar to resonate freely while developing its own unique character over time, letting this beauty age even more.
The neck on the 1961 ES-335 reissue is shaped to match the SlimTaper 60s C profile found on original models from that era. It’s fast, comfortable, and immediately familiar to those who love vintage neck geometry. The long tenon neck joint is secured with hide glue, ensuring superior resonance transfer between neck and body. The 12-inch fingerboard radius and medium-jumbo frets make it easy to bend and glide across the Indian rosewood fingerboard. All these elements combine to create a playing experience that feels authentic to the '60s.
At the heart of this guitar’s tone are two unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups. Designed to replicate the sound of early PAF humbuckers, these pickups offer rich, nuanced tone with sparkling highs, complex mids, and tight low-end definition. Being unpotted, they retain the microphonic qualities that give vintage pickups their characteristic airiness and sensitivity. The electronics are equally faithful to the originals, featuring CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. This setup ensures smooth volume and tone roll-off with no tonal drop-off, allowing for maximum expression and control. From jazz cleans to gritty overdrive, the 1961 ES-335 delivers vintage tone with modern reliability.
While its vintage vibe and aged aesthetics make it a stunning addition to your collection, the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1961 ES-335 is also designed to provide a high-performance instrument. It includes vintage-style Kluson tuners, a lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece, and an ABR-1 bridge—all aged to match the rest of the guitar. The truss rod, pickguard, switch tip, and control knobs are also period-accurate, down to the smallest detail. It comes housed in a black and yellow Custom Shop hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity.
