Gibson ES-335, Watermelon Red #229740304

Full Description

Iconic semi-hollowbody design

The Gibson ES-335 is a timeless semi-hollowbody guitar. Its design has remained a staple of the music industry for over six decades, delivering a unique combination of warmth, sustain, and resonance that is unmatched. Crafted with a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centerblock, this ES-335 provides exceptional tonal clarity while minimising unwanted feedback. Perfect for both stage performances and studio recordings, its semi-hollow construction allows you to explore a wide range of styles.

Exceptional tone with calibrated T-Type pickups

The Gibson ES-335 is equipped with a pair of Calibrated T-Type humbuckers, delivering a wide array of tonal possibilities. These pickups are expertly designed to capture the full character of the guitar, offering everything from warm, mellow jazz tones to bright, cutting rock leads. Each pickup has its own independent volume and tone control, allowing you to shape your sound with precision. Hand-wired with 500K potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, these electronics ensure reliable performance - this ES-335 lets you take your playing to any genre.

Effortless playability and comfort

With a Rounded C mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard, the Gibson ES-335 offers a playing experience that is both smooth and comfortable. The 12-inch fingerboard radius and 22 medium jumbo frets make it easy move across the frets, allowing for an immensely smooth playing experience. This carefully designed neck profile provides a secure grip, making it suitable for various playing styles. From intricate fingerstyle arrangements to powerful rock solos, the ES-335's neck ensures you can play with confidence and control.

Premium hardware and durable craftsmanship

The Gibson ES-335 is built to last, with high-quality hardware that ensures reliable performance for years. It features a nickel-plated ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and an aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, providing excellent tuning stability and sustain. The Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons add a touch of classic style, while the black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors maintain a sleek aesthetic. A hardshell case is also included, offering secure storage and protection for your guitar wherever you take it.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson ES-335, Watermelon Red #229740304
• Product Code: ES3500WMNH1 #229740304

Body

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: ES-335
• Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Bracing: Spruce
• Centerblock: Maple
• Binding: Single Ply Cream (Top, Back, and Fretboard)
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck & fretboard

• Neck Profile: Rounded C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in
• End of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 in
• Inlays: Acrylic Dot
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck

Hardware & electronics

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Strap Buttons: 2
• Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
• Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Lead
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with 500K Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
• Output Jack: 1/4"
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Hardshell
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit