Essential Information About the Gibson ES-335 Guitar
- Iconic semi-hollow body since 1958: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple top and back with a maple center block for sustain and feedback control.
- Gibson T-Type humbucking pickups calibrated, hand-wired, 500K potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors for an ultra-versatile tonal palette.
- Playing comfort: mahogany neck with rounded "C" profile, rosewood fingerboard with 12" / 305 mm radius, 22 Medium Jumbo frets.
- Vintage reliability: Vintage Deluxe Keystone tuners, ABR-1 bridge, and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece for precise intonation and excellent tuning stability.
An Icon of the ES Range Since 1958
The cornerstone of Gibson's semi-hollow guitars, the ES-335 set the standard for semi-hollow electric guitars. The "DOT" version retains the clean aesthetics with dot inlays and nitrocellulose lacquer finish, while benefiting from modern craftsmanship and refined electronics, faithful to the spirit of the early ES models.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Versatile by nature, the ES-335 suits intermediate to professional guitarists seeking an instrument capable of excelling in blues, rock, jazz, soul, pop, and indie. Its dynamic response and balanced projection make it a credible ally both on stage and in the studio, from warm chord playing to singing solos.
Tone
The semi-hollow body and maple center block provide an ideal balance between airy warmth and precision, with generous sustain. The T-Type humbuckers deliver firm lows, expressive mids, and silky highs, while the hand-wired circuitry with 500K potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors ensures a progressive and musical tonal openness. The 3-position selector and ABR-1 bridge provide clear articulation, from jazzy cleans to blues-rock crunches.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original character, opt for a set of nickel strings 10-46 (factory setup). Add a standard guitar strap and a quality 6.35 mm instrument cable for reliable connection. Hard case included.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Format: 335 (semi-hollow, maple center block)
- Top: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple
- Back: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple
- Bracing: Spruce
- Binding: Single cream
- Finish: Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Rounded "C"
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628 mm
- Fingerboard material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Fret type: Medium Jumbo
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut width: 43 mm / 1.695"
- Fingerboard end width: 57.4 mm / 2.26"
- Inlays: Acrylic dots
Hardware
- Hardware finish: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
- Pickguard: 5-ply black
- Control knobs: Black "Top Hats" with silver reflectors
- Selector tip: Cream
Electronics
- Neck pickup: Calibrated Gibson T-Type (Rhythm)
- Bridge pickup: Calibrated Gibson T-Type (Lead)
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones
- Selector: 3-position
- Wiring: Hand-wired, 500K potentiometers, Orange Drop capacitors
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hard case
- Accessories: Gibson accessory kit
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