Gibson ES-335 60s - Vintage Burst

The Gibson ES-335 has been the gold standard of semi-hollow versatility since it first hit the scene, and this 60s-spec model captures that magic perfectly. Built with a classic 3-ply maple and poplar body, it features a solid maple centerblock that gives you the best of both worlds: the airy, resonant "bloom" of a hollowbody with the sustain and feedback control of a solidbody. Whether you’re chasing the soulful blues of B.B. King or the gritty rock anthems of Eric Clapton and Dave Grohl, this guitar is a tonal chameleon that has defined generations of music.

What sets this 60s iteration apart is the neck. While 50s models sport a chunkier grip, this beauty features the fast-playing SlimTaper mahogany neck that players fell in love with during the early 1960s. It’s paired with calibrated T-Type humbuckers that lean into those legendary "T-Top" tones—clear, articulate, and punchy. From jazz cleans to overdriven growls, the hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors ensure your tone remains musical and expressive at every turn of the volume knob.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Iconic Semi-Hollow Construction: 3-ply maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for maximum sustain and zero feedback.

Fast-Playing 60s Profile: The mahogany SlimTaper neck offers a sleek, fluid feel that’s perfect for technical leads and comfortable rhythm work.

Calibrated T-Type Tone: Dual humbuckers voiced to deliver the balanced, articulate punch that made the 60s era famous.

Vintage Appointments: Outfitted with Grover "Milk Bottle" Rotomatics and an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge for rock-solid stability and classic style.

Premium Electronics: Hand-wired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors for a smooth, vintage-accurate tonal taper.

Body Wood: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Top Wood: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Acrylic Small Blocks

Neck Profile: SlimTaper

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" with Kidney Buttons

Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Rhythm Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Lead Humbucker

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with 500k Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors

Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar

Manufacturer Part Number: ES35600VBNH1

Depth at 1st Fret: .811"

Depth at 12th Fret: .924"