The Gibson ES-335, a model that has been captivating guitar enthusiasts worldwide for over six decades, has consistently set an unparalleled standard since its introduction in 1958. Remaining one of the world’s most cherished and versatile electric guitars, the ES-335 effortlessly adapts to various musical styles, from rock and blues to country and metal. Its unparalleled versatility allows you to play them all. This exceptional ES-335 is now available in an exciting range of custom colors that are sure to turn heads. The ES-335’s body is crafted with layered maple/poplar/maple for the top, back, and sides. It is coupled with a solid maple center block to create the amazing sustain, warmth, and resonant tone that players crave in a semi-hollowbody instrument. The solid maple center block also helps in controlling the unwanted feedback that often plagues full hollowbody guitars. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile that is extremely comfortable and easy to play. It’s not too large or too small, but “just right” for many players. It is capped with a rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius that makes it easy to play chords and bend strings without fretting out, and that is adorned with acrylic dot inlays, and equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets. A GraphTech® nut and Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons help maintain tuning stability, while the nickel-plated ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece anchor the strings at the other end to deliver the outstanding sustain that the ES-335 is famous for. Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups in the lead (bridge) and rhythm (neck) positions deliver a wider range of tones and further reinforce the ES-335’s exceptional versatility. They’re hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls with 500k potentiometers and OrangeDrop® tone capacitors, along with a three-way pickup selector switch that lets you run either pickup individually or combine them at will in any ratio you desire, since each is controlled by a separate volume knob. The control knobs are stylish black Top Hats with silver reflectors. A Gibson hardshell case is also included to keep the ES-335 safe and secure when you’re on the way to your next gig.