The Gibson CS-336 is a high-end semi-hollow electric guitar built by Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic division. Introduced in 2001, it features an innovative "tonally carved" design—where the back, sides, and center block are all carved from a single piece of mahogany—to deliver tones bridging a Les Paul and an ES-335.

While visually similar to Gibson Custom’s ES™ models, the CS-336 Figured Top is constructed with carved and chambered solid woods for a sound all its own that combines elements of archtop, Les Paul™, and semi-hollowbody tones. The compact body shape is well balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant. The sound is captured by a pair of ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups.

I never got on with the ES-335, it just felt too big, perhaps because I mainly play telecasters. I felt much more comfortable with this more compact and still very resonant and responsive model. Selling now unfortunately because I am downsizing and will not have enough room to keep it. But it is a beauty with its flame maple top. The body is very resonant and the slim neck is very comfortable.

The guitar was bought in 2004 and has spent most of its life in its fitted hard shell case, apart from a few polite swing band gigs and rehearsals. There is some tarnish on the metal hardware to be expected for a guitar of this age (over 20 years old) most of which I have cleaned off. There is a flaw in the surface of the finish which runs along the top and down the left edge of the headstock which is cosmetic and has no impact on the guitar function or playability, otherwise the condition would be classed as excellent. There are a few finish blemishes and a ding in the front face of the headstock and one on the rear of the neck at about the 3rd fret. All to be expected in a lightly used instrument of this age. The 6 last photos are closeups of these blemishes.

Key Features:

• Body: Scaled-down ES-335 shape, utilizing a chambered one-piece mahogany back with a beautiful solid carved flame maple top.
• Neck: Slim-tapered 1960s profile made of mahogany, capped with a bound rosewood fingerboard.
• Electronics & Hardware: Equipped with dual '57 Classic humbuckers, an ABR-1 bridge, and a stopbar tailpiece for vintage PAF-style tones.
• Ergonomics: Highly resonant but exceptionally lightweight (typically around 6.5 to 7.2 lbs), making it ideal for players who want ES-style warmth without the bulk

From the Gibson website regarding this model.

Specifications:

Body Specs:

Binding Single-ply Cream; Top, Back, and Fretboard

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Chambered Mahogany

Body Shape ES-335

Body Styles ES

Top Figured Maple

Neck Specs:

Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Reissue

Inlays Cellulose Dot

Joint Hide Glue Fit

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Corian

Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs:

Bridge Pickup 57 Classic

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Neck Pickup 57 Classic

Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware Specs:

Bridge ABR-1

Control Knobs Amber Top Hat

Finish Nickel

Mounting Rings Black Extra set of cream included which I bought but never fitted.

Pickguard CS-336

Pickup Covers Nickel

Strap Buttons2

Switch Tip Cream

Tailpiece Stop Bar

Truss Rod Standard

Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply; Black/White

Tuner Plating Nickel

Tuning Machines Kluson Reissue Single Ring

Misc Specs:

Case Custom Shop Hardshell

Model: CS336FFCNH1

Serial number: CS41465

Weight: 7.3lbs 3.3kg

Strings: 10-46

Action at 12th fret 1.75mm

Relief at 12th fret .006”

Certificate of authenticity included