Shelbyman Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Happy Holidays!! One of my friends just left after a jam session, which he brought in a used Epiphone 335 59 Ltd Ed in sunburst. I was skeptical of the tone, quality and playability until I heard him play through a few songs. Then, I became a believer when I played the guitar. I really liked it and want to buy one. I'm hoping someone on the forum owns an Epi 335 59 Ltd Ed or knows someone who may be interested in selling one. I located the following information on the web about this model....... The Epiphone '59 ES-335 Dot was a limited run of Epiphone guitars based on the classic 1959 Gibson ES-335. It is only available through AIMM (Alliance of Independant Music Merchants) dealers and is officially known as "Ltd Ed '1959 ES-335 DOT". It features a laminited maple body with a rounded,'50s profile mahogony glued in, set neck. The scale length is 24.75" with a nicely bound, 14" radius, rosewood fingerboard. Nut width is 1-11/16th". Both the "LockTone" tune-o-matic bridge and the "LockTone" stopbar are NICKEL plated…NOT chrome, as a nod to its heritage. An Epiphone all metal 3-way toggle switch with "aged" cap, vintage tulip tuners, "Limited Edition" logo on the headstock, a period correct label visible through the "F" hole and a "'59 ES-335 DOT" truss rod cover contribute to the unique look of this sweet playing beauty. Epiphone's much improved, double wax potted "Alnico Classic" pickups in both the neck and bridge position will leave you wondering if your eyes deceive you or maybe a Gibson Dot 335 slipped through with the Epi logo on the headstock. Available in Black and Vintage Sunburst. Specifications: Epiphone '59 ES-335 DotOther:"limited edition" logo on back of headstock, "'59 ES-335 Dot" on truss rod coverTailpiece:LockTone stopbarFingerboard radius:14"Fingerboard material:RosewoodBridge:LockTone "tune-o-matic"Pickup selector:3-way toggle switchControls:1-neck volume, 1-neck tone, 1-bridge volume, 1-bridge toneBridge pickup:Alnico ClassicNeck pickup:Alnico ClassicMachine heads:Vintage Tulip tunersHardware:NickelNut width:1-11/16"Scale length:24.75"Neck joint:glued-in, set neckNeck shape:rounded, 1950's profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 hey there, unfortunately I don't have any info on that particular model. I did just however buy a Limited Edition Epiphone 335 Pro which is an excellent instrument and worthy of looking into for yourself as it me be hard to get your hands on the 59 reissue! http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/ES-335-PRO.aspx they are getting harder to find but mine just came out of Musicians Friend. Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Still in search of a Epiphone ES 335 59 Ltd Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Still in search of a Epiphone ES 335 59 Ltd Ed. Why not pick up a dot and do your own mods? New tuners, pups, speed nobs, scratch plate etc etc. I've been fortunate enough to be offered a dot at a very good price in the UK and this is what I plan to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 hey there, unfortunately I don't have any info on that particular model. I did just however buy a Limited Edition Epiphone 335 Pro which is an excellent instrument and worthy of looking into for yourself as it me be hard to get your hands on the 59 reissue! http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/ES-335-PRO.aspx they are getting harder to find but mine just came out of Musicians Friend. Good luck in your search! Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/4264683806.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the help locating these Epi 59 335s. I'm chasing 3 of them!! One owner won't ship and the other two guys are slow to respond. Uuuuugh. Guess I'm just a "get it done" type of guy. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 I located 3 of these 2007-2009 created 59 reissue Epiphone 335 DOT guitars with the help of forum members. However, I can't seem to get the sellers to commit. I've had easier transactions with several thousand dollar guitars. lol Anyway, I'm still searching for 59 reissue Epiphone 335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I never saw one in person but saved these pics when I found one online. Another guitar I let pass that I now wish I'd have purchased. I thought I'd post the pics to keep you motivated during your search. I loved the finish on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 I continue to look for one of these 59 335 Epiphone guitars!! I had a few of them lined up but for one reason or another could not get deals done. Forum gods...please shine down and help deliver me one of these babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave1 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have one of these that I would be interested in selling if you're still interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I never saw one in person but saved these pics when I found one online. Another guitar I let pass that I now wish I'd have purchased. I thought I'd post the pics to keep you motivated during your search. I loved the finish on this one. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That thing looks amaaaaaaaaaazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster52 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That cherry burst is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiekiduk Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That cherry burst is nice! Isn't it iced tea? So whats the difference between the 59' reissue and a regular dot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi guys...I'm still looking to close a deal on one of these 59' Epiphone 335 guitars. Let me know if you have one for sale or know of one for sale please. Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyman Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 I found a nice Epi 335, 59 model. End of this search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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