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Gibson ES-335 Figured Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry Demo

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Figured Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry
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Incredible Looks, Tone, and Playability

From blues to jazz to rock, there’s just no substitute for the vibrant tone and supreme playing comfort of the Gibson ES-335 Figured. Its iconic semi-hollowbody with feedback-fighting center block and premium Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups make the Gibson ES-335 Figured play like a treasured classic. A super-stable, thermally engineered quartersawn mahogany neck and Plek’d rosewood fretboard with rolled binding give this upscale ’335 a smooth, precision feel to accommodate diverse playing styles. Flaunting a stunning AAA-grade maple top, the Gibson ES-335 Figured is a high-class take on a legendary electric guitar that helped shape the sound of modern music.

Gibson ES-335 is one of a kind

From its first appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 set an unmatched standard for playability, and today’s Gibson ES-335 Figured carries on the tradition. Handcrafted with a thermally engineered maple center block and quartersawn Adirondack spruce bracing, guitarists will be impressed by this amazing guitar's lightweight feel and extended tonal range. Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups are paired with the company’s handwired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors. The result is the immensely versatile Gibson ES tone that guitarists have craved for over six decades — on steroids. Precise intonation and tuning stability are provided by Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, paired with a lightweight aluminum ABR-1 bridge and a Stopbar tailpiece anchored by steel thumbwheels and tailpiece studs.

Legendary tone from T-Type humbuckers

Tonal excellence is yours when you plug the Gibson ES-335 Figured into your favorite tube amplifier. Loaded with a pair of calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, each with its own volume and tone controls, you’ll be able to dial in chiming country tones as easily as savagely distorted rock tones. The Gibson ES-335’s neck pickup gives you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from jazz to dirty blues. Flip to the bridge position, and you’ll command sounds covering everything from bright and clean to raw and mean. The guitar gurus here at Sweetwater all concur: playing the Gibson ES-335 Figured is a sublime experience.

Rounded neck carve and Plek’d frets for optimized playability

Comfort and playability were Gibson’s primary concerns when designing the ES-335 Figured. You’ll be delighted at how this guitar’s Rounded “C” neck profile comfortably fills your hand in just the right way. For your playing pleasure, the Gibson ES-335’s dark rosewood fingerboard is buffed to silky smoothness and bound with rolled edges so no fret ends impede your dexterity. The frets are dressed to perfection using a Plek Pro machine for optimized playability. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you’ll likely own.

Gibson ES-335 Figured Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic semi-hollowbody electric guitar with stunning AAA maple top
  • 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body construction
  • Thermally engineered maple center block
  • Thermally engineered quartersawn mahogany set neck, Rounded “C” profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard with rolled binding and acrylic Small Block inlays
  • Plek’d frets for effortless playability
  • ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge
  • Aluminum Stopbar with locking studs
  • Grover “Milk Bottle” Rotomatic tuning machines with Kidney buttons
  • 1.695-inch Graph Tech nut, 24.75-inch scale length
  • Neck- and bridge-position Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups
  • 2 Volume, 2 Tone controls, 3-way pickup selector toggle switch
  • Handwired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors
  • Nickel hardware; black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape ES-335
  • Body Material 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color Sixties Cherry
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Rounded C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Acrylic Small Blocks
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.695"
  • Nut Material GraphTech NuBone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Aluminum Stopbar
  • Tuners Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Calibrated T-Type Rhythm Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Calibrated T-Type Lead Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Gibson, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ES35F00SCNH1

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Rated 5/5

Gibson ES335 Figured

Everything I'd ever hoped for in a wonderfully versatile guitar! I have wanted one since I was a kid 75 years young now.Started playing Fenders then PRS's so this is my retirement guitar! I figure if you are looking at the ES335's you probably already know what they are,I can share with you Gibson did a great job on mine! Shout out to Nolan Dye thanks so much for all your help with this purchase as well as all the others you have walked me thru there will be more!
Music background: Classic Rock,Blues
Rated 4.5/5

Unbelievable instrument..

Like many, I was looking for a 335 guitar and did not want to plop down the cash for the Gibson. After looking into several other options like the used market and other brands, I decided to order the Gibson last Summer..

The guitar finally came in between Christmas and New years.. It's just fantastic.. Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous and many other adjectives! Since I was plopping the cash down I decided to get the figured.. I am so glad I did.. The pickups are fantastic.. Neck, bridge and blended all sound incredible.. The guitar plays like butter.. It was set up fantastic and only needed a small tweak for me that's a personal preference.. I bought the '60s version of the Les Paul a while back and was pleasantly surprised.. That was part of my decision making process of deciding to order this.. This guitar did not disappoint. I was worried about ordering an expensive guitar like this without playing it but my sales engineer at Sweetwater Paul Eckert assured me if I didn't like it I didn't have to take it..

This thing is definitely is not going back!

Why the 4.5 stars instead of 5? Well Gibson definitely is back but they're not perfect yet. There were some minor issues that I had to take care of that should have been taken caught in the factory. Especially on a guitar this expensive. There was residue left on the frets. Polishing compound left over around the ears and inside the ears that needed to be buffed out. I think they just missed it while buffing the guitar. I'm really surprised Sweetwater missed it.. The last silly thing was when I first initially started playing the guitar after I took it out of the case, I made a high bend on the e string and the string came flying off of the tuning peg because they didn't leave enough string wrap when they cut the string. I had to polish off the frets so I was going to do a string change anyways but still..

Outside of that like I said this thing is just incredible.. It is flawless! I'm glad I pulled the trigger.. If you're on the fence do it you won't be disappointed.. Sweetwater is absolutely fantastic to work with and they will make it right if you are not happy. Very rare in today's market.. Customer service is still alive and well at Sweetwater..
Rated 5/5

mr

We recently inherited a Yamaha C3 grand piano. The tonal characteristics of this piano are well known in university music conservatories. I have "played" piano most of my life and in my twenties I tuned and rebuilt pianos while in college. I can attest without qualification that ALL pianos have distinctive tonal characteristics, but there are those that distinguish themselves as tonal models for others to achieve--true paragons! That's our Yamaha C3!

Now, I have played acoustic guitars for 15 years and began playing electric guitars just over two years ago. I own several Taylor acoustic guitars, two American Ultras-- Stratocaster and Jazzmaster--and a Fender Player Plus and a PRS Pauls guitar. Yes, there are tonal differences among my electric guitars, and I enjoy all of them (the PRS and the PRS Pauls are my "travel" guitars). BUT, the difference between all those guitars and my ES-335 Figured is astounding! Not even close. The first time I played my ES 335 I likened it to my experience playing the Yamaha C3 grand piano for the first time. The difference blew me away. I was awestruck!

I will admit that my experience with "electric" guitars is not that that extensive, but I don't care. I am fortunate to have found the guitar that has ended my search for the "perfect" electric guitar. It doesn't mean I won't buy another ES 335 (smile) but this one has quenched my curiosity. It's a delight to play, comfortable and each note is a resonant as a quality grand piano.

And, of course, I want to thank Will Crisp for his help and advice. It is comforting to know there is someone who is doing everything they can to make the buying experience easy. Will is that guy!
Music background: Lifelong Music Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Wow!

Been wanting an ES for a while but never really thought my ability warranted one. Been trying to learn blues recently and kept going back to this guitar. Tried one at a local store, but they didn't have the figured. So glad I went with the figured. It's beautiful. Feels so comfortable to play and sounds great. Highly recommend this guitar. My rep Damian was fantastic with his helping me and answering all my questions.
Rated 5/5

Just a Great Guitar!

Let me start by saying, I have been playing in Rock bands professionally since the 70s. I have one of the best playing PRS 24 fret flame tops that I have been using for many years. Unfortunately, now every guitar I play is measured against the PRS which makes it difficult to find new guitars that measure up. This is definitely one of the best playing 335s I've ever played. Beautiful finish and sounds better than I had hoped for. Nothing fancy, no push pull in phase out of phase coil switching, just a big fat 335 sound like the original guitars from the 60s are supposed to sound like. I love this guitar and will never part with it. My Sweetwater Rep Melissa Behling is Awesome. Very knowledgeable and always follows up for Quality and customer satisfaction. I really appreciate her professional attitude and dedication. Buying Guitars online is not always a pleasant experience and to be honest, I have bought quite a few expensive guitars from Sweetwater and returned one or two of them for one reason or another with absolutely no hassle. I can honestly say that on a scale of 1 to 10 my experience buying from Melissa is a definite 10 and will always call her when I need any musical or recording gear........Highly recommended!

From rockers to jazz cats, there are generations of guitarists right here at Sweetwater who swear by Gibson guitars. Not only do they make many of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars of all time - the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V - but they also produce classic hollowbody and semi-hollowbody models and some of the most iconic acoustic guitars on the planet. We play them all! Our close relationship with Gibson often allows us to stock exclusive models and rare finds, and we're always happy to turn players and collectors on to the gems in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. We also have access to all the latest Gibson hardware, and the Sweetwater Guitar Repair Shop has upgraded countless guitars with their top-of-the-line humbuckers, classic P-90s, and more.

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