The Iconic Semi-Hollow, Perfected
There are few guitars as legendary as the ES-335. It’s a cornerstone of rock, blues, and jazz, and this pre-owned 2022 model in a stunning Sixties Cherry figured top is a prime example of why. This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a piece of history that feels alive in your hands. This one is in excellent condition—the plastic is still on the pickguard, just waiting for you to make your mark. It’s got the look, the feel, and most importantly, the tone that launched a thousand hits.
Resonance You Can Feel
The magic of the 335 starts with its construction. A 3-ply body of AAA figured Maple/Poplar/Maple paired with a solid maple centerblock gives you the perfect blend of acoustic-like airiness and solidbody sustain. It fights feedback but lets the good stuff—the woody resonance, the complex overtones—bloom and breathe. Quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing ensures the top vibrates just right, translating every nuance of your playing into rich, vibrant tone.
Vintage Voice, Modern Reliability
Under the hood, this 335 is loaded with Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type pickups. These are the spiritual successors to the famed T-Tops of the late ’60s, delivering a tone that’s perfectly situated between vintage PAF warmth and modern high-output aggression. They’re articulate, touch-sensitive, and clean up beautifully, but dig in and they’ll give you all the gritty, punchy rock tones you could want. Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, the controls are exceptionally responsive, letting you dial in a huge range of sounds with just your volume and tone knobs.
That Classic Gibson Feel
The neck is where you connect with the instrument, and this one feels like coming home. The Rounded “C” profile is a comfortable handful—substantial enough for big bends and chords, but sleek enough for fast lead work. Paired with a 12″ radius rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, it’s a buttery-smooth playing experience from the first fret to the last.
