Introduced in 1958, the ES-335 established itself as the reference semi-hollow guitar combining warmth and attack. This 1959 reissue follows the tradition of the earliest models, featuring a laminated maple/poplar/maple body, a solid maple center block, and hand-aged finishes by Murphy Lab to recapture the aesthetics and feel of a collectible instrument.
Designed for advanced musicians and collectors, it excels in blues, jazz, classic rock, soul, and indie. Its versatility and dynamics make it a reliable companion for studio recording as well as demanding live performances, with expressiveness that responds to playing nuances.
The unpotted Alnico 3 Custombuckers deliver an organic "PAF" texture: woody lows, singing mids, and silky highs, with a breathing grain and excellent volume/tone sensitivity (CTS 500k pots, paper-in-oil capacitors). The semi-hollow body adds resonance and air, while the solid maple center block enhances attack and sustain, limiting feedback at high volumes. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum Stop Bar add punch and note sustain, providing three-dimensional cleans and precise crunches.
- Nickel electric strings 10?46 to maintain the typical tension/resonance balance of an ES-335.
- Quality leather strap for stability on stage.
- 6.35 mm (TS) instrument cable, straight or angled, low capacitance to preserve highs.
- Case humidifier and microfiber cloth for finish and fingerboard maintenance.