Gibson ES-335 Dot Plaintop - Cherry

Get Vintage Tone from This Classic Thinline

There are few other guitars that can match this Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot Plaintop for sheer star power. It's been seen in the hands of guitarists as diverse as Eric Clapton, Tom DeLonge, and Larry Carlton. With its arched top, f-holes and solid maple center block, the semi-hollow 335 has all the raw power of a solidbody, but with the refined elegance of an archtop. The guitar's tone works well in practically any musical setting, which makes this ES-335 Dot Plaintop a sonic match for jazz, fusion, blues, hard rock, and beyond.

• A semi-hollowbody that is true to the original
• Legendary tone from '57 Classic humbuckers
• Gibson's commitment to quality

The first ES-335s that rolled off the Gibson production line have truly achieved legendary status. Maybe it's the semi-hollowbody design, the sound of its two humbucking pickups or just the simple elegance of the pearloid dot inlays. Whatever it is, it's made the original 1950s ES-335s among the most sought-after guitars among collectors who are often happy to pay astronomical prices for instruments in good condition. Odds of even finding a dot neck 335 from the 1950s today are almost zero. The next best thing is to get your hands on the this Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot Plaintop. It has the looks, the sound and the star power of the real thing.

Tonal excellence is yours when you plug the Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot Plaintop into your favorite tube amplifier. Loaded with a pair of '57 Classic humbucking pickups, each with their own volume and tone controls, you'll be able to dial in chiming country tones as easily as savagely distorted rock tones. The neck pickup gives you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from smooth jazz to dirty blues. Flip to the bridge position, and you'll command sounds covering everything from bright and clean to raw and mean.

Gibson Memphis took extra care with every detail of the ES-335 Dot Plaintop. Every Gibson Memphis guitar receives an ultra-precise Plek Pro setup, which optimizes the fretboard and nut for incredibly accurate intonation and a "just right" feel. And little touches like the quartersawn mahogany neck and the 17-degree headstock angle not only add to the amazing tone and feel, they remain true to the ES Series as well as Gibson's history.

• Captures the legendary sound of Gibson's ES-335
• Semi-hollowbody design for enhanced harmonic richness
• Dual '57 Classic humbucking pickups sound amazing
• Individual tone and volume controls allow you to dial in virtually any type of tone, from mellow to metal
• Plek Pro fretboard optimization ensures perfect action and intonation