Gibson ES-335 60s - vintage burst

The Gibson ES-335 is much more than just a guitar; it’s a living legend that has evolved while retaining its original charm. Ideal for musicians of all backgrounds, it stands out as an essential model in the world of music.

Overview

Gibson introduced the first ES-335 in 1958 with the intention of creating a model that bridged the gap between its Hollow Body/Archtop guitars and its Les Paul Solid Body models. Since then, like the SG Standard or the Les Paul Custom, the ES-335 has become a timeless classic, capable of excelling in a variety of musical genres, such as blues, pop, jazz, classic rock, and hard rock. Thanks to its semi-hollow-body design with a central maple block, it offers exceptional sustain while minimizing feedback issues, making this guitar ideal for high levels of distortion.

Precision and Tradition: The Gibson USA Original Collection ES-335 60s

The Gibson USA Original Collection ES-335 60s (ES35600VBNH1) carries on this fine tradition with a model that combines the best of heritage with modern innovations. Here are some of its notable features:

• 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body with center block
• Set mahogany neck
• Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets
• Humbucking pickup
• Tune-O-Matic-style bridge
• "SlimTaper" neck profile
• T-Type pickups
• Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" tuning machines with kidney-button tuners
• "Small Blocks" fretboard inlays

T-Type Pickups for an Iconic Sound

The T-Type humbuckers are a modern replica of the Gibson T-Top Humbucker, famous for being installed on iconic guitars, such as Jimmy Page’s. Featuring Alnico 5 magnets and a moderate impedance of 7.45k ohms, these pickups produce full, rich, and well-defined tones, while responding perfectly to volume control adjustments. Each pickup features high-end volume and tone controls (500k) with “Orange Drop” capacitors that enhance the sonic experience.

Traditional hardware for reliable performance

The Gibson ES-335’s hardware includes a traditional ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, and Grover Rotomatic “Milk Bottle” Kidney Button tuning machines, ensuring stable and reliable performance on stage and in the studio.

Maintenance and Durability: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Nitrocellulose lacquer, used on vintage Gibsons, is essential for the instrument to “breathe” due to its porous nature. This allows vibrations to spread freely, delivering a rich tone. However, this finish is sensitive to the plastics and foams found in certain cases, as well as to overly harsh cleaning products, so care must be taken when cleaning it.