Gibson ES-335 Figured - Blood Moon Burst

Ever since it took the music world by storm in 1958, the ES-335 has stood as the undisputed blueprint for semi-hollowbody excellence. This gorgeous iteration wraps that legendary legacy in a jaw-dropping AAA figured maple jacket, topped off with a deep, hypnotic Blood Moon Burst finish. From the hands of blues masters like B.B. King and Eric Clapton to rock icons like Dave Grohl and Larry Carlton, the 335 has shaped the sonic landscape of modern music. At Palen Music Center, we are thrilled to bring you a piece of that history, updated with the kind of modern precision that makes it an instant classic.

The magic of this machine lies in its meticulous tonewood construction. Gibson layered gorgeous 3-ply AAA figured maple and poplar for the top, back, and sides, pairing it with quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing and a solid maple centerblock. What does that mean for your hands and ears? You get all the airy, woody resonance of a hollowbody, but with the punch, sustain, and feedback-busting power of a solid body. Up front, a thermally engineered mahogany neck carved into a comfy Rounded "C" profile pairs beautifully with a silky rosewood fingerboard, giving you effortless playability from open chords to screaming high-register bends.

Plug this beauty into your favorite tube amp and prepare to be amazed. It comes locked and loaded with a pair of calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, wired by hand to premium Orange Drop tone capacitors. The rhythm position dishes out warm, smoky jazz lines and velvety blues tones, while the lead pickup unleashes a biting, articulate bark that easily cuts through any live mix or studio track. Complete with high-tier hardware like an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, and Vintage Deluxe tuners, it is built to perform night after night with unwavering tuning stability.

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.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

  Highlights

Stunning AAA Figured Maple: The 3-ply AAA figured maple/poplar/maple top and back combine structural resonance with an absolutely breathtaking Blood Moon Burst aesthetic.

Feedback-Fighting Centerblock: A solid maple centerblock offers immense sustain and incredible feedback resistance, allowing you to crank up the gain without losing control.

Premium Hand-Wired Electronics: Features a pair of Gibson Calibrated T-Type humbuckers hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors for expressive, touch-sensitive tonal versatility.

Comfortable Rounded "C" Neck: The quarter-sawn mahogany neck and bound rosewood fretboard provide an exceptionally smooth, vintage-inspired playing experience.

Pro-Grade Hardware: Outfitted with a lightweight aluminum ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece, and Vintage Deluxe tuners for elite tuning stability and precise intonation.

  Specifications

Body Wood: 3-ply AAA Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple

Top Wood: 3-ply AAA Figured 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 Block

Neck Profile: Rounded "C"

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Button

Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Rhythm

Middle Pickup: None

Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type, Lead

Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

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

Manufacturer Part Number: ES35F00MNNH1

Depth at 1st Fret: .864"

Depth at 12th Fret: .975"