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Gibson Memphis ES-335 (Antique Red) (No Longer Available)

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Body and Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Antique Red

Sorry, the Gibson Memphis ES-335 (Antique Red) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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Reissue of the Classic Axe!

The ES-335 electrified the guitar world in the late '50s and quickly became a favorite axe for all styles of music. The reissue faithfully recreates the original body design of the ES-335, combining it with a slim-taper 1960-style neck. The ES-335 features a maple body and a mahogany neck with pearloid block inlays. Add vintage-toned Burstbucker Pro humbuckers, and you have a guitar that's both a stunning instrument and a piece of music history. There are few other guitars that match the ES-335 for sheer star power.

Gibson ES-335 at a Glance:
  • Semi-Hollow Body Design With Maple Top, Back And Sides with Mahogany Neck

Semi-Hollow Body Design with Maple Top, Back and Sides with Mahogany Neck
The first ES-335s that rolled off the Gibson production line have truly achieved legendary status. In the 1960s, the chinkier, 1950s neck was replaced with a thinner neck, and the dot inlays were replaced with block inlays. Structurally, the ES-335 didn't change much from the '50s to the '60s, but the slimmer neck aided fast fretwork making it a perfect fit for the blues-inspired psyhechedelic rock of the '60s. The maple body coupled with the mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide the perfect balance of warmth and bite, making the ES-335 suitable for a wide variety of musical styles.

Gibson ES-335 Block Inlay Features:
  • Color: Antique Red
  • Top: Maple
  • Back: Maple
  • Sides: Maple
  • Neck: Mahogany with 1960 slim taper profile
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid block inlays
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Pickups: Two Burstbucker Pro (Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2)
  • Controls: Two each tone and volume with three-way pickup selector switch
  • Machine heads: Vintage tulip
  • Hardware: Nickel plated
  • Case: Custom Shop hardshell

The Gibson ES-335 delivers both punch and finesse!

Gibson: Don't Mess with a Good Thing
Gibson guitars have been around for well over a century. When guitarists are looking for an outstanding combination of superb tone and playability along with great looks and gorgeous finishes, the choice for most of those 100 plus years has been Gibson. From their amazing collection of fine acoustics to the electric guitars that literally rewrote music history, Gibson guitars have been on almost every chart-topping album from artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Cream and Led Zeppelin. These "first call" instruments also cross an enormous array of diverse styles, from folk and country to blues and hard rock. With that resume, it's not surprising that so many of Gibson's best-selling instruments have changed little over the decades. Because there's just no sense in messing with a good thing!
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Manufacturer Part Number ESDYARDNH1

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Great Play

by Kent from not in heaven!
April 6, 2012
Music Background: I have had 6 lessons on the Guitar! so I guess that makes me an ..... you choose the word. :)
Where have you been all my life!!!!!!!!!!

History in your hands!

by Dustin from Rancho Cucamonga
June 28, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
From the moment I picked this guitar up from the case, I felt the 50+ years of Gibson run through my hands. From the high gloss finish to the block inlays, this guitar speaks to me as I play it. The... read more [+] best part about it is that I can play music from Eric Johnson to Howlin' Wolf and it takes on a mind of its own. Of the many guitars that I own, this is by far one of my top 3. Sweetwater provides guitars that are of the best quality! I will only buy from Sweetwater. close [-]

Excellent customer service, excellent product, excellent staff! I love that I can always reach a live person with questions. I always get individual treatment.


Kathy, Wilmington, NC
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