The One That Started It All.
There are few guitars as iconic as the Gibson ES-335. From the moment it was introduced in 1958, this thinline semi-hollowbody has been a constant presence on stages and in studios, defining genres from blues and jazz to straight-up rock and roll. This ES-335 in a gorgeous Vintage Burst finish isn’t just a guitar; it’s a piece of history, built for the modern player who demands authentic tone and impeccable feel.
The magic starts with the body—a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate thermally engineered for vintage resonance, paired with a solid maple centerblock to fight feedback and add sustain. The result is the perfect blend of acoustic-like airiness and solidbody punch. It’s a sound you can feel as much as you can hear.
Vintage Voice, Modern Reliability
Under the hood, this 335 is loaded with Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups. These are voiced to capture that coveted late-50s PAF character—warm, clear, and incredibly responsive to your touch. They’re hand-wired to a classic control assembly with 500K potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, giving you a massive range of tones just by working the volume and tone knobs. From glassy cleans to gritty overdrive, the authentic voice is all here.
Effortless Playability
The Rounded “C” mahogany neck is where your hands will feel right at home. It’s a substantial, comfortable profile that fills the palm perfectly without ever feeling cumbersome, topped with a smooth rosewood fingerboard for buttery bends and effortless chording. Paired with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Vintage Deluxe tuners, this guitar feels solid, stays in tune, and is ready for anything you can throw at it—from the studio to the stage.
