Been looking for a ES-335 style guitar and the Epiphone is the one. Compares quite well to the Gibson counterpart for a fraction of the money. It has the right amount of sustain and that class ES-335 sound. Upgraded the tailpiece and installed a Nashville bridge made a huge difference in the intonation. Highly recommend. Had my guitar tech do a complete setup to my liking and this guitar really sings. I would like to thank Nick at Sweetwater great service as always.

This 335 is Epiphone's top of the line in quality!

The Sweetwater 55 point inspection gives peace of mind when it comes to set-up!

The finish is superb and the PAF-insprired pick-ups sound big and warm!

Highly recommend this Epiphone...!!

Todo en ella es de lo mejor que he tocado en ES 335…….Excelente guitarra Epiphone 1962 ES 335….

Just what I wanted, plays like a charm. I ordered online then Andy called me I told him how I wanted it setup. He had a complete setup done on it and it plays Great. Can't go wrong with a Epiphone 335 inspired by Gibson. Look just like the Gibson without the big price. Love it Andy!

I am very satisfied with my purchase of the Epiphone Gibson 1962 ES335 Reissue. I have a Gibson Les Paul with 57 Classic pickup, their tone and the tone of the Gibson Custombucker's in the Epiphone Gibson 1962 ES335 Reissue are very similar. I think difference in tone is the hollow body of the ES335. The neck and fretboard are very comfortable. There were a couple of small problems. The height of bridge pickup was way below specifications causing volume for that pickup to be much lower than the neck pickup. I adjusted it to spec. and that fixed the problem. There are scratches on the pickguard, picture attached, like someone used a coin or something, maybe to remove a sticker. I'm not complaining but can't believe Sweetwater would send out a guitar or any instrument with scratches. Other than that I am very satisfied with my purchase.

With only 1 semi hollow body in the stable and 5 solid bodies I was on the hunt for a 335 style guitar after my buddy grabbed a new Heritage 335.

I play upside down so I bought a lefty model and Sweetwater did the new nut, bridge adjustment and set up for me which came out perfect. The lefty model only comes in red so that's what I have. I really like the vintage paint choice they made, not so glossy.

I can't say enough good things about this guitar. It's substantial, weighty and very well made with excellent hardware and electronics. The pickups alone are worth buying this guitar, this is now easily my favorite and most versatile sounding instrument.

I was afraid the neck may be too chunky for my taste but it's actually quite comfortable and very easy to navigate up its length. The body fits perfectly and balances effortlessly. No playing fatigue.

Very nice custom case with padded interior and Sweetwater's amazing customer service, luthier shop and packing/shipping made it a perfect purchase. They make this same model half the price of this one and one over $ (although I don't see how they could make it three times nicer than this one) Highly recommend!

An exquisite guitar worth every penny, with a sweet tone in the neck and a more rock-oriented aggression in the bridge that makes it incredibly versatile. I'm more than satisfied with this guitar, which finally gives me the exact sweet tone I've been searching for in an ES-335, with a slightly edgy, absolutely vintage touch in every note. These Gibson alnico 3 pickups are truly exceptional, and the guitar's construction is superb. Congratulations to the folks at Epiphone and, of course, to Gibson.

Had this for about 2 weeks. Compared the specs of this to the Gibson 1964 custom shop on Sweetwater and for the most part the electronics are identical. Same PU's, Pots, one ptece mahogany neck and PIO caps. If your reseaching this you know the specs. All premium components.

What I would like to touch on is build quality. I was pleasantly suprised. All the joints and bindings are perfect. Can't see or feel any steps or mismatches. Very well done! The rosewood fretboard is beautiful. It has a very tight grain, a nice dark color and no voids. Mother of pearl inlays were set to perfection. I could not find a trace of filler material. Craftsmanship is next level. The Gibson 1964 actually uses a cellulose nitrate inlay material, not MOP. Hmmm! The 60's neck shape on this guitar is practically, if not identical to my Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's. Love it! The finish treatment was an initial concern but after opening the case that all quickly went away. No it's not nitro, but it does give that nitro custom shop vibe. I think it looks fantastic. The included case is also really nice.

All I can say is that you are getting a high end guitar for a resonable price. Ya it's on the high end of the Epi price range but I can assure you it's well worth it. It's every bit on par with my Gibson ES-339 figured top in blueberry burst.

Knowing that it has all the other premium features I went the extra mile and had Sweetwater PLEK it, install a bone nut and put on 9/42 strings. They also broke the corners on the nut and did a setup per my request. No fret buzz here. Talk about playing good out of the box. They did great job! Hats off to the folks in that dept. This instrument is a true player. I highly recommend trying it.

Much more substantial than I was thinking, I just took it out of the case, I am impressed. I started playing Gibson in the late 70's, my first ax was an sg jr—an actual 63. Anyway I had Les Paul custom for more than ten years. Then I had a studio which was aight. I went pro for a while, mostly engineering and playing on tracks for major label artists. I experienced a musical emotional breakdown in 2001 and retired from music. I recently decided to play again for therapy. This just arrived and it is heavy smooth reassuring tonally exceptional…. It's just a good guitar… nothing about it feels china… it feels way legit. Gonna do a full set up in a week or so, might swap out tuners and nut, check the rod set the levels and cover it with vinyl… but out the box it feels pro. Special shout out to Nick who help guide my mood through this purchase!

fit and feel are great. i have the VS and i kinda like the satin finish. it's not satin like the 2014 Gibson 335 i owned but it doesn't have that thick Epi gloss finish either. that's a plus. i'm still getting used to the pickups. playing thru a Fender Blues DLX with some pedals. i don't gig and i'm strictly a home player. i've owned several 335's (mostly Gibson) but i like this for what it is and you can't beat the price.

So, I've been playing this guitar for a couple of weeks now. Fit and finish on the body is great and I really like the Cherry color. Rosewood fretboard is very nice. The 60s slim neck IS slim and the neck feels narrower than other IBG Epiphones I have played. Whether you like that is a personal preferance. I'm OK with it. The frets stick out a bit too much esp. above the 12th fret, not enough to inhibit playing, but I would have expected better at this price. The fret ends are finished better on a IBG SG and a Sheraton White Wolf I have. I probably should not be so nit picky considering some QC problems I have had with Gibsons in the past.

The custombuckers: This guitar is great on cleans, really shines. Anything else, I find the PUs a bit anemic once you go into some overdrive. From what I have read I am in a minority of not loving these custombuckers. Not sure if it is that they are not potted, the alnico 3 magnets or the fact that they are described as being underwound. Probably all three. They are very articulate. This is another personal opinion, not a fault with the guitar. So, a very diffrent sound.

The hard case the guitar comes with is nice.

My sales engineer (Jordan) was great as usual, esp. after the sale. They really do care about customers being satisfied.

Fantastic guitar. Buy it. You will not be disappointed.
Fit and finish is great. The Gibson Custom Shop humbuckers are creamy, crunchy, mellow. I just hope someday they release a ES339. If they do, I'll buy it immediately.

I've never played a Gibson 335. However, I've played and owned many Gibson guitars and previously owned an Epiphone 335 (traditional pro ii, I believe).

I like this one a lot. The only thing it needs is the nut needs a slight bit of work on the g string slot as it binds up a bit but that isn't unexpected for an import guitar and isn't anything difficult for me to deal with. Everything else is great. The pickups sound phenomenal and maybe the only better sounding humbuckers for me are the new PRS Core 85/15 LTs. I do wish the volume knobs had a bit more range. It seems like anything below 5-6 is just too quiet.