Description
Description
First introduced in 1958, the ES-335 arrived as something altogether new—an elegant hybrid that married the warmth and openness of a hollowbody with the focus and sustain of a solidbody. The '50s iteration leans into that original vision, offering a slightly fuller, rounder feel in both hand and tone. Its laminated maple/poplar/maple body is anchored by a solid maple centerblock, keeping feedback at bay while allowing the instrument’s natural resonance to bloom with a woody, articulate voice that feels equally at home in smoky jazz clubs and cranked-up blues sessions.
The mahogany neck features a substantial Rounded C profile, a nod to Gibson’s late-'50s shaping that fills the palm without ever feeling cumbersome. It’s paired with a bound rosewood fretboard adorned with classic acrylic Dot inlays—understated, familiar, and built for long stretches of inspired playing. Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons and a lightweight aluminum ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge with Stop Bar tailpiece round out the hardware, delivering reliable tuning stability and a direct, resonant transfer of string energy.
Under the hood, a pair of calibrated T-Type humbuckers™ brings the ES-335’s voice into sharp focus—clear and expressive, with a touch more warmth and bloom befitting its '50s roots. Hand-wired controls with Orange Drop® capacitors offer a smooth, musical taper, inviting subtle shifts in tone that reward a nuanced touch.
There’s a reason the ES-335 has endured for decades. In its '50s form, it feels especially close to the source—woody, responsive, and unmistakably Gibson. A guitar that doesn’t just adapt to your style, but quietly elevates it.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Original |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 235250021 |
| Product Color: | Dark Walnut |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-335 Centerblock |
| Body Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Binding: | Single-Ply Cream Top & Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | Slim Taper |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech NuBone |
| Nut Width: | 1.69" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Small Block Acrylic |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Logo & Crown Inlay |
| Neck Binding: | Single-Ply Cream |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | T-Type (Alnico 5) |
| Neck Pickup: | T-Type (Alnico 5) |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch |
| Electronics Notes: | Hand-Wired With 500K Potentiometers And Orange Drop Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece: | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" w/ Kidney Button |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Pickguard: | Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 2-Ply Black Bell |
| Knobs: | Black Top Hats w/Silver Inserts |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |