Gibson USA ES-335 in Watermelon

The ES-335 model is one of the most recognisable in Gibson’s iconic instrument range and considered by many to be the quintessential semi-hollow guitar. Typically, the ES-335 appeals to traditional players, but with its modern appointments we think the USA ES-335 will be seen in the hands of many current musicians too.

Key Features

• Classic Design - The Gibson ES-335 comes equipped with its 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body and classic F-shaped sound holes offering the unmistakable semi-hollow 335 tones and eye-catching aesthetics.
• Rounded C Neck Profile - The ES-335 strikes the perfect balance between comfort and agility thanks to its Rounded C-shaped neck profile.
• Hand-wired Controls - The volume and tone controls are hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors just like many of the most prized vintage examples.

Construction

The ES-335 is regarded for its elegant semi-hollow body, which allows you to achieve bright and open sounds with plenty of natural acoustic-like volume. Formed from a 3-ply maple/poplar combination, these tonewoods give this guitar plenty of vibrancy and top-end definition.

To add some warmth, the ES-335's body is paired with a quarter sawn mahogany neck; topped with a rosewood fingerboard for a silky feel under the fingers. The neck has a comfortable rounded “C” profile, feeling substantial in the hands without being too chunky or cumbersome. The ES-335 Figured's rolled binding also offers a smoother feel, with a sleek transition between the side of the neck and the fretboard.

Electronics & Hardware

A double-dose of medium-output T-Type humbucking pickups give this instrument a rounded, warm tone. More responsive to your playing dynamics, these pickups lend themselves to expressive players. Although semi-hollow guitars are more synonymous with clean jazz players, with distortion these humbuckers can sound fairly raunchy and bold; meaning they're not just one trick ponies by any means.

The Gibson USA ES-335 Figured comes installed with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, providing a stable and solid feel under the picking hand. With its simple and accessible design making it easy to adjust your action and intonation, you can easily manipulate your setup on-the-fly.

Specifications

Body

• Shape: ES-335
• Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centre Block: Maple
• Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Frets: 22
• Inlays: Acrylic Dot
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
• Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2Tone (Hand-wired with 500k Pots Orange Drop Capacitors)

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Button
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Case: Hardshell Case