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Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 | Cherry Red Flame Maple
Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 | Cherry Red Flame Maple
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Some guitars earn legendary status. The ES-335 practically invented it.
What really grabbed me about this one, though, is the figuring. If I'm being picky, and I usually am, the figuring is what separates this one from the crowd. There are plenty of great ES-335s out there. There aren't nearly as many that look this good.
Tonally, this is that sweet spot between a Les Paul and a full hollowbody. The maple center block gives you the sustain and focus you'd expect from a solid body, while the hollow wings add an openness and air that makes chords bloom and lead lines feel alive. Gibson's humbuckers are the perfect match here, delivering warm, articulate PAF-style tones that clean up beautifully and absolutely sing when you lean into them.
If I could only own one Gibson, an ES-335 would be awfully hard to argue against. It's one of those rare guitars that doesn't ask you to compromise. It just quietly excels at everything you throw at it. And when it happens to look this good? That's just a bonus.
Weight: 7lbs 3oz
Finish: Cherry Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple with Figured/Flame Maple
Center Block: Solid Maple
Neck: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Small Dots
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut: Nylon, 1.687" (42.85 mm)
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Gibson Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Hardware: Nickel
Notes: Excellent condition overall with some cosmetic wear in the clear coat in a few areas. Includes the original Gibson Custom Shop hard case and Certificate of Authenticity.
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