The Timeless Tradition - The Gibson ES-335 Semi Hollow Body Guitar - Vintage Burst

From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 has remained an unmatched standard, prized for its versatility and rich tonal palette. Its laminated maple/poplar/maple body and solid maple centerblock help control feedback while retaining the airy resonance that has made the ES-335 beloved by players across genres—from warm jazz to articulate rock, and all sonic stops in between. A mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile provides a comfortable grip, whether you’re playing chords in the lower register or exploring melodic lines further up. The bound rosewood fretboard with acrylic Dot inlays offers a timeless aesthetic, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons complete the classic headstock look. Paired with a lightweight aluminum ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, players can count on precise, stable tuning and accurate intonation for every performance. Calibrated T-Type humbuckers™ deliver a dynamic blend of vintage-inspired sweetness and modern definition, while hand-wired controls with Orange Drop® capacitors in the tone circuit ensure responsive, musical adjustments to volume and tone.

Renowned for its comfort and remarkable sonic adaptability, the ES-335 is a standout choice for players seeking timeless tone and contemporary reliability in one inspiring instrument.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: 335
• Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Bracing: Spruce
• Centerblock: Maple
• Binding: Single-ply Cream
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

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 Dots

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Button
• Pickguard: Black 5-ply
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
• Switch Tip: Cream

Electronics

• 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"

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Hardshell
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: ES3500VBNH1
SKU: I625852-N-222820429-1-WHXD
UPC: 711106025346

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