Gibson ES-335 Watermelon 1971 Original Vintage. One of the most captivating and unusual colorways ever offered by Gibson in the early 1970s. The stunning Watermelon finish gives this ES-335 a unique personality, enhancing the timeless lines of the most iconic semi-hollow guitar in history and making it an instrument that captures the eye even before it's played. The body is constructed with the classic three-ply maple/poplar/maple laminate, a solution that provides the perfect balance between the resonance of a semi-hollow body and the control of a solid body. The mahogany neck, with its comfortable Medium C profile, pairs with a 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 Vintage Small frets, offering a smooth, authentically vintage playability. The electronics are handled by two original Gibson Patent Number humbuckers, controlled by the traditional three-way selector switch. One of this guitar's strengths is its sound: warm, three-dimensional, and incredibly dynamic. The Patent Numbers from the early 1970s still retain much of the DNA of the legendary PAFs, with an open response, rich harmonics, and definition that allows for a natural transition from deep, velvety cleans to creamy, characterful overdrive. It's one of those ES-335s that can fill the room from the first chord, with a richly nuanced tone and a voice that has written seminal pages in the history of blues, rock, and jazz.