any high end guitar you personally want is worth it if you can afford to have it. Haven't played my 335 much in the past 20yrs, but it's probably my best electric, and it's value has increased somewhere between 800 & 1000$ more than what I paid back in 91'
@jairocampo1993, I’m seriously thinking about getting the es-335 figured ice tea. Is it worth it? I’m not the hugest electric player, but I love the way it feels, especially transitioning from acoustic to electric
@@GeorgeGr-qd7to as a single coil player (so far), this worries me too. I’m looking for a new experience, a hollowbody, but think Gretsch may be more my thing as those are definitely mot muddy… Did you figure out what was making your muddy, or is that just the way it is?
The process and time involved in making a 335 is just so laboursome compared to other Gibsons(and any other electrics from other makers), they're a work of art well and truly!!
Basically it's all a matter of what they think a customer will pay for a Gibson guitar and they make the guitar fit that price with the included profit. In the early 1900's a Gibson guitar cost a little less than a Model T Ford which would be about the same price that a Gibson goes for in today's money, around $3000. Guitarists got used to paying a lot for instruments and don't balk at the Gibson prices today because of that. I did a report on the music industry in college and found out that the biggest factor in musical instrument prices was that demand was inelastic. That means that you won't make more profit by lowering prices. This comes about because not everyone has a need or desire to play a musical instrument and your customer base is limited as opposed to a phone or a car where everyone needs or desires one. So high prices will be the norm for guitars. Yeah, there are good $100 guitars but everyone serious about playing guitar will want an expensive guitar.
Rubbish. Indonesian Corts are equal in build quality to American made Gibsons and only need a pickup upgrade to be equal in tone. They cost only a tenth of a Gibson. I compared the original and the Cort and and walked out with the Cort, a beautiful case and a set of Lollar Imperials. I will NEVER buy another Gibson. You can keep your expensive American muck.
@@johnmoyle4195 Rubbish, that's rubbish, never played a good Cort in my life, they're rubbish, pure rubbish, in fact worse than rubbish, wouldn't be seen dead with a Cort if you paid me plus Cort is an acronym for Corroded Old Recycled Trash, we all know that. You can play your Bay City Rollers and Abba tunes on it, go for it, but they're not for serious guitarists, bah humbug.
After playing 30 years, I thought guitars had pretty much the same sound based upon the pickups and scale length. I bought an ES 345 and I now believe I was wrong. Something is very special - feel and sound along with craftsmanship. Never would have believed it until I first played it live with a band. That was when I knew.
Soooo…… I own a 2001 Red dot neck with figured maple. Mine came stock with the 57 series pickups which I absolutely love. I own a 2012 Lucille (also with a 57 and a 57+ in the bridge. Truthfully they feel and play near identical to one another except the Lucille is a few ounces heavier and has the varitone switch. Both neck profiles feel the same to me. I love my Gibsons. I have four now. Gibson necks are perfect to me at 24.74 inches from nut to bridge. Fender necks are longer at 25.5 inches. PRS necks come in right in the middle which is one reason why they are popular and feel good. Pickup wise. I love my twin P-90 DC for a whole different style of growl that cuts through the mix easily. The neck is a little thinner. All in all. The ES series are the top of the heap and handle Jazz, Blues, and Rock equally well. Gotta love em’
I just got a Gibson ES-345 in the sixties cherry. The brother of the 335. Man, do I love everything about it! It can do it all. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the T-Type PUPS do and they clean up really nicely when you dial the volume back. I use a Gladio Cornerstone Dual Overdrive pedal and some delay. It does very well with the Dumble Amps tones. I dig the Big Muff sound you used in your demo, I might have to get out my Metal Muff again lol. I can't say enough about how much I love my ES-345. I am only 5ft7 on a good day lol but I don't let my shortness let me down, The guitar is big but It doesn't affect my playing. Big Guitar, Big Sound, and it is also comfortable on the lap. The only thing I can tell people is to give it a try. The Cherry Red is gorgeous.
Nice playing-the ES-335 sounds fantastic. I have 2 335s, a 2016 (actually stamped 2017) figured Lightburst with Burstbucker pickups and a 2018 60s Cherry figured with MHS pickups. I love them both for how they look, but more importantly, for how they sound. I have to adjust how I play when switching from my Fenders (especially my fretting hand), as both have medium C-profile necks and a flatter fretboard radius; but that's not too big a deal. And it is the sound that gets me-my 2 sound different enough for me to justify having 2! Unfortunately, for my pocketbook, that same justification has me on the lookout for a late 90s to early 2000s 335 in Tobacco Burst, with a slim taper neck, dotted fretboard, and '57 Classic pickups. Like many players in this comment section, I just love my 335s!
It broke my heart to sell my 1995 es 335, it has to be one of the most versatile guitars, 'take you anywhere' guitar. Back in 1995 I paid the humble sum of £600 brand new offer the shelf. As I said a huge regret and so was in the fortunate position to be able to buy a 20 year old 335. I love this guitar, it takes me to so many places and have no regret paying the 2.5 k to recapture that 335 semi sound I so much enjoyed. IMO one of the most versatile guitars out there and with careful research you can find some real gems.
I purchased a 2021 Gibson 335 60's Cherry Custom during Covid. I wanted the block inlays vs. dots, and the top is prettier. The T top pickups I love. They are bright but not harsh. It can do country, sounds great with rock rthy and lead as it cuts through really nice. By getting my amp treble knob and moving it down to 4 and using the neck pickup, the jazz tone you want is there. It's just wonderful. Use both pickups, and you get the BB king sound. The neck is very comfortable even with the 50's neck. The round neck does help. It looks great and plays great. Its my favorite guitar that I own. It can play any style and sounds great
I thought i never wanted a semi hollow guitar now i want one now i understand why guitarists like this guitar. I want a guitar that i can play acoustic when plugged with the electric qualities..
Love my 335 in Cherry. It’s got fantastic wood grain and the Calibrated T-Top pickups. Mine is one of the early JC era. The thing is I can never let it go! I paid $2100 out the door brand new and you can’t get near a used one for that. Even at 5’6”, I sling it low and play it or sit it in my lap. Great axe.
I am just an inch taller than you on a good day lol. I just purchased a brand new Gibson ES-345 in 60s cherry! I got home with her about 3:30 or so with her today and I'm still playing her and it's now 5 a.m.! What a fantastic guitar. We might not be tall gentlemen but we can rock a great big guitar 👍
Gibson es335 is a super guitar. There's not much you can't play on one of those. But if you can't stretch to that kind of cash, a Sire H7 or H7v definitely won't hurt you. You can gig, audition, rehearse anywhere with those, they are that good.
Having a Gibson 335 I can recommend you buy used and save some $$ if you take the time you will fine a great deal and expect to pay about $2,000 in great condition. If you buy new you will pay $3300-4400 depending on the model so its up to you but always buy from someone you can return and guarantees quality, but don't expect perfection you will have to make sure it is set up on your own and a dig or two wont matter to anyone.
Sorry have been busy. Just realized it was February 11, 1967. $278.69 with the case. Nice price. It was made in late 1966 Kalamazoo. Thanks to my father.
I have a 2011 Epi Dot (also in cherry), and I love that little horse! Sure, the Gibsons are higher end, but the bang-for-buck factor with Epiphone is pretty astounding. For a guy with my limited income, I feel that I made a tremendous investment. (After all, you can’t put a price on the joy of making music with an instrument that sounds, feels and looks like it oughta cost twice the price!)
I have had several in my 50 years of playing guitar. My current one is a 2017 w/walnut stain gloss finish. All of them have had mahogany necks, you said that one was maple?? Mine also came with burstbucker pups. I bought it because it had the larger 50's neck, and I just love that!! I've also had many LesPauls and SG's, but I can't imagine being without a 335!! 8) --gary
Definitely one of the "MUST HAVE" guitars in anyone's arsenal! NOTHING comes close to sounding like an ES-345! Thanks for the review guys! God bless and take care...
I have a 2015 memphis es335 block inlays,beautiful build,finish and craftsmanship. It has great sustain but it sounds anything but warm and alive if playing jazz and blues are the main interests. When i first heard the custom shop versions compared to mine,i truly felt disheartened and all theses years later,i still do every time...I just didn't do my research how i should of and the sales guy was nothing but a dog and mislead me just to get the sale. I would of payed the difference for a custom shop reissue of the es 335....
From my preference, I tried all gibson guitars, i dont like the body shape unless you play while standing, only 335 is the best and most comfortable shape for me since i came from acoustic guitar, 335 you can play while sitting or standing.
From the time I began taking guitar lessons in April 1995, there were 4 different electric guitar models I was taken with, the Stratocaster, the Rickenbacker 360 (or 360/12), the Les Paul and the ES-335. As much as for Jazz, blues, country or most other categories of the 335 dissociated with, what sold me on it was whenever people like Eric Clapton or Alvin Lee plugged theirs in and did early hi-gain stuff that helped establish hard rock late in the 60s. Always being a musician on a budget, I owned between July 2013 and October 2021 four different Epiphone thinline guitars, including a 335 Pro that I was extremely disappointed in. The month after I sold the fourth guitar in that bunch, the second of two Sheraton IIs that I got preowned, I decided that I had to have something professional grade but was not interested in paying the inflated price for the Gibson iteration of this model. My current guitar fashioned after the 335 is a 1980 Yamaha SA-2000. Subjectively, even though it was still somewhat pricey for me, it felt great having an instrument that was an infinitely better value than the actual Gibson 335 but bolstering its professional features. Bang for the buck that I recommend anyone eager for the real McCoy but not enchanted with the price tag check out.
I wanted to buy one of these, and went to all three of my local Guitar Centers to audition about a dozen 335s. I wound up buying an Eastman T59/V for $1000+ less and I have to say that in every way except for the name on the headstock the Eastman is a better guitar. If you want a 335-style guitar and you're not hung up on the name on the headstock, you owe it to yourself to check out an Eastman.
I shelled out the $3,499 for a new ES-335--my dream guitar. Since then I've spent $85 on a set-up, and about $50 on a String Butler. The store I brought it to to get set up is a certified Gibson dealer/repair business. My warranty doesn't cover the $85 for the set-up that didn't work. The thing has never been even close to being in tune. After I had it set up, it stayed in tune for approximately one hour, then dropped out and hasn't come back again since. When first purchasing one if these (it cost more than my first car, by the way), you should probably just yank the G string out immediately. You'll never get it in tune or intoned whatsoever. It can go from an in-tune open G to the 1st fret where it becomes some sort of G sharp-sharp-sharp Middle-Eastern semitone, only to plunge back down the scale again at the 5th fret to a shaky C-flat. After tuning, the G can fall as much as a whole step once you give the guitar as few two or three strums. Basically, you can't even finish a bar of music (God forbid an entire song) without going horribly out of tune. How am I supposed to use this thing? I can't record with it: it'll never be in tune with the rest of the recording. And I surely can't play it on stage: they'll throw beer bottles at me after watching me stand up there like an idiot while I try to tune it for 40 minutes.
I have a few 335s and my favorite is a 2013 Gibson Memphis 335 in cherry red the neck is awesome and the tone is killer . It has classic 57 pickups stock 😊
Just got a 2014 335. The pick ups have been upgraded to Sheptone Blue Skys. Probably as close to original PAFs as you can get presently IMO. $3500 cdn so $2600 usd. In fantastic shape. Great price I think.
I bought a used 2021 60s figured with lollar low wounds for 2200 from guitar center online site unseen . Guitar was mint . Only issue was that it had old epi case .
Two to try out, maybe comparison to the 335. Mid price range, the Eastman range of semi-hollows, and in the low price range the Sire, range. Both superb guitars and unbeatable for the price. I am buying an Eastman T186 MX. All carved and solid wood, Gibson cannot match them.
I bought the figured ES-335 from zZounds. Awesome axe! Plays way better than a Les Paul. In my opinion the 335 is the best blues/blues rock guitar in the world, and it's only competition is the new Asian made Guild Starfire VI. Lucky for me I have both, I bought them from zZounds and I can't decide which one I like best. I love both so much that I wish I could play them simultaneously.🙂Btw, I think you play just as good or even better than Rick Beato.
Hey man I love this video, very detailed and you yourself are a good player. Can you please do a comparison between the 335 vs 345 at some point? And can you measure the length of the bodies too, you did measure the width at the widest and narrow points but I was hoping to know it's length from at least two points as well. You would not believe me but I've not yet seen this nor a 345 bodily! I asked about size because here in Guyana guitars are not sold as much hence, the variety are limited to the regular Fender and Ibanez kind of looking guitars. Anyway, thanks and keep it up.
I just purchased a 335 Dot in 60's red and love it. I was told that a Dot version was a lesser version to the 335 itself. Is that true? If so, what features are lesser? Thank you.
I've been looking at one of those t486 guitars. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on the comparison of the two guitars. I'm in the market for a 335 style guitar. It's a toss up between the 486, a gibson and the new gretsch richard fortus that is supposed to do a paf type thing while keeping the gretsch cleans as well. If only I was rich lol
Had a 90s Korean Washburn Hb35 I bought a few years ago for 250 and sold for 850 during pandemic . One of best 335 style guitar Ive played . Ended up buying a used Gibson 2021 60s 335 for 2200 .
I miss the 335 I picked up awhile back had this great mid range honk to it great for all styles of playing. Neck took a little while to get used to, but at the time what a great price. Now its a little on the pricey side for me to pick one back up.
Beautiful guitar and great tones! I have a 2018 Gibson Traditional ES-335 which is excellent, and a newer Epi ‘62 Bonamassa ES-335 which absolutely competes with the Gibson. Great stuff!
My experience with ES Style semis isn’t as long as with Les Paul style models and manufacturers. But what I can say after having played a number of Gibson USA and CS, Tokai, Eastman, Heritage models, is that there can be a huge difference between them, in tone and playing feel. Definitely worth testing and looking left and right, and in different price categories. The by far best I had were 2 64 Gibson Custom models, but I finally landed with a beautiful black Dot model from Tokai, for 25% of the price. Another Tokai - a higher model even - was not that good. Not exactly on the G Custom shop level - these had this special mojo going on - but comes close. The one in the video here also sounds fantastic. And yes I agree, owning a good ES3x5 is a must
I wish Gibson would do the 335 without nibs for a couple of years, like they did in the past, they would sell a lot more and I would buy one definitely. I have a Gibson LP 2014 anniversary no nibs, so it can be done. I bought an Epi 335 IBG in blueberry burst no nibs and it's amazing all round. Please Gibson 335 no nibs 🙏
I never thought I’d see the day where I was happy with an epiphone. The Gibson was the goal, but the 335 I wanted would cost me into the higher thousands range. I’m not that kind of guitarist at all. My skill level and bank account don’t justify that kind of purchase. I had one of NYC's best guitar techs set up my epiphone and couldn’t be more satisfied. Maybe in 5 years I’ll sell a bunch of equipment and finally buy that expensive Gibson, but right now I just want to practice and get better.
I agree my skill level doesn’t justify spending $3,500 to play mainly at home. I have been happy with my Epiphone ES-335 Pro. I had a proper setup done, changed the tuners and lubricated the nut and now it plays and sounds great. But I sure would like that Gibson in cherry red.
My next guitar will either be a travel guitar or a Tele which I love the sound of. After I watch your videos I often just add another model to my wish list.
I bought the 2108 ES-335 Traditional in 'Antique Cherry' and it has small block acrylic In-Lays on the fretboard, not the 'dots'. The guitar was one of the last manufactured at the Memphis,TN.,USA factory that closed in Feb. 2019. It has MHS (Modern Historic Spec.) Pickups and I played it next to a 1960 ES-335 and my 2018 ES-335 Trad. blew the strings off of the 1960 specimen..The guy wanted something like $10K for his '60 ES-335 and it was a POS compared to my new one, yeah it was, LMAO !
I got a es339 figured in blueberry burst about a year and a half . I changed the pickups to S.D CS MJ magic (skinner burst), it’s a beauty one of my favourite.
oh yes, that's THE pickup! I've got a Skinner Burst set from when the price was still right, and 2 sets of MJ's Magic. One of them still in box just in case. The others are in LPs.
I bought one too but the UPS office guy or the delivery guy stole it!! They claim its just lost, after a month i finally got my Refund back. This is the second item that UPS seems to have lost and they just dont care about it in the big picture of their operation!
I started out on a epiphone 2016 ES-335 pro. Felt and played amazing. Since then I now have a Gibson ES-355. The epi is amazing and plays just about the same as my Gibson. Only thing the Gibson excels at is fit and finish, overall feel and of course the custom buckers make a major difference. They don’t really cheap out unlike with their les Pauls
I purchased Gibson 335 【Figured】,not normal 335. I think no worth to buy normal 335, because thin and kind of cheap sound. Deep and wonderful sound is realized by 【figured】and custom shop. Maybe 「Supreme」.
The Epiphone 335s are awesome but they just don't beat the Gibsons. I think Epiphone could charge more and Gibson less. Epiphone has shocked me with the quality of their 335s and 339s but Gibson just sounds and plays better.
First, I really enjoyed hearing you play! Very nice...No doubt, that is one beautiful guitar in every respect. But...at $3,500, I would at least expect to see bound F holes. Even my Squier Starcaster has them and it's priced at 7X less! Also, if a 335 seems a bit pricey, there are many similar models from Epiphone that will get the job done for far less. Most people in your audience (if you have one) will never know the difference...
I have had both a gibson es335 (which I currently own) and an epiphone equivalent. Altho I did really enjoy the epiphone, my gibson is something special. That being said I was able to find it for 2600 canadian. Great deal.
Little sad to see that the 335 no longer has a true ABR-1 with studs going straight into the body. Do you prefer the 61 Burstbuckers over the T-Types ?
It’s hard to get a beautiful tone at volume from the newer ones - from the 90s on - but yes, the 60s and early 70s models live up to the billing. But do you have tens of thousands to spend on a nicely maintained old one, and if so, are you ever going to take it out of the house?
Despite the extra labor, it's still a $500 premium for it's reputation. The 339 doesn't have $500 less wood, but costs that much less, otherwise being the same.
Those pickups are measuring low for that pickup. They should be closer to 7.5. I have a very early JC Era one from 2020 with the "wrong" serial number.
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Love my 335 bought it back in 64, loved it then, love it now
any high end guitar you personally want is worth it if you can afford to have it. Haven't played my 335 much in the past 20yrs, but it's probably my best electric, and it's value has increased somewhere between 800 & 1000$ more than what I paid back in 91'
Bro, I will NEVER regret spending the money I did buying my 335. I feel blessed to have one
@jairocampo1993, I’m seriously thinking about getting the es-335 figured ice tea. Is it worth it? I’m not the hugest electric player, but I love the way it feels, especially transitioning from acoustic to electric
Yes get one. You will not regret it.
I got one and is super muddy ...any advices?
@@GeorgeGr-qd7to as a single coil player (so far), this worries me too. I’m looking for a new experience, a hollowbody, but think Gretsch may be more my thing as those are definitely mot muddy…
Did you figure out what was making your muddy, or is that just the way it is?
The process and time involved in making a 335 is just so laboursome compared to other Gibsons(and any other electrics from other makers), they're a work of art well and truly!!
Basically it's all a matter of what they think a customer will pay for a Gibson guitar and they make the guitar fit that price with the included profit. In the early 1900's a Gibson guitar cost a little less than a Model T Ford which would be about the same price that a Gibson goes for in today's money, around $3000. Guitarists got used to paying a lot for instruments and don't balk at the Gibson prices today because of that.
I did a report on the music industry in college and found out that the biggest factor in musical instrument prices was that demand was inelastic. That means that you won't make more profit by lowering prices. This comes about because not everyone has a need or desire to play a musical instrument and your customer base is limited as opposed to a phone or a car where everyone needs or desires one. So high prices will be the norm for guitars.
Yeah, there are good $100 guitars but everyone serious about playing guitar will want an expensive guitar.
Rubbish.
Indonesian Corts are equal in build quality to American made Gibsons and only need a pickup upgrade to be equal in tone. They cost only a tenth of a Gibson. I compared the original and the Cort and and walked out with the Cort, a beautiful case and a set of Lollar Imperials.
I will NEVER buy another Gibson. You can keep your expensive American muck.
@@johnmoyle4195 Rubbish, that's rubbish, never played a good Cort in my life, they're rubbish, pure rubbish, in fact worse than rubbish, wouldn't be seen dead with a Cort if you paid me plus Cort is an acronym for Corroded Old Recycled Trash, we all know that. You can play your Bay City Rollers and Abba tunes on it, go for it, but they're not for serious guitarists, bah humbug.
You're full of..........................................hype.
Adding an hour more of labor to a 335 would only add maybe $50 to the price, not $1700 more than an SG!
You all have quickly become my favorite channel for gear reviews. Great job.
After playing 30 years, I thought guitars had pretty much the same sound based upon the pickups and scale length. I bought an ES 345 and I now believe I was wrong. Something is very special - feel and sound along with craftsmanship. Never would have believed it until I first played it live with a band. That was when I knew.
Soooo…… I own a 2001 Red dot neck with figured maple. Mine came stock with the 57 series pickups which I absolutely love. I own a 2012 Lucille (also with a 57 and a 57+ in the bridge. Truthfully they feel and play near identical to one another except the Lucille is a few ounces heavier and has the varitone switch. Both neck profiles feel the same to me. I love my Gibsons. I have four now. Gibson necks are perfect to me at 24.74 inches from nut to bridge. Fender necks are longer at 25.5 inches. PRS necks come in right in the middle which is one reason why they are popular and feel good.
Pickup wise. I love my twin P-90 DC for a whole different style of growl that cuts through the mix easily. The neck is a little thinner.
All in all. The ES series are the top of the heap and handle Jazz, Blues, and Rock equally well.
Gotta love em’
I played one without an amp the other day. It was a magical experience. Ordering one this afternoon. There’s nothing like it, amazing guitar.
I have a red Gibson 335 and its so GOOD!! I love it so much, when im not playing it I'm watching TH-cam videos about it lol
I just got a Gibson ES-345 in the sixties cherry. The brother of the 335. Man, do I love everything about it!
It can do it all. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the T-Type PUPS do and they clean up really nicely when
you dial the volume back. I use a Gladio Cornerstone Dual Overdrive pedal and some delay. It does very well with the Dumble Amps tones. I dig the Big Muff sound you used in your demo, I might have to get out my Metal Muff again lol. I can't say enough about how much I love my ES-345. I am only 5ft7 on a good day lol but I don't let my shortness let me down, The guitar is big but It doesn't affect my playing. Big Guitar, Big Sound, and it is
also comfortable on the lap. The only thing I can tell people is to give it a try. The Cherry Red is gorgeous.
Nice playing-the ES-335 sounds fantastic. I have 2 335s, a 2016 (actually stamped 2017) figured Lightburst with Burstbucker pickups and a 2018 60s Cherry figured with MHS pickups. I love them both for how they look, but more importantly, for how they sound. I have to adjust how I play when switching from my Fenders (especially my fretting hand), as both have medium C-profile necks and a flatter fretboard radius; but that's not too big a deal. And it is the sound that gets me-my 2 sound different enough for me to justify having 2! Unfortunately, for my pocketbook, that same justification has me on the lookout for a late 90s to early 2000s 335 in Tobacco Burst, with a slim taper neck, dotted fretboard, and '57 Classic pickups. Like many players in this comment section, I just love my 335s!
Not to mention their heavenly playability. They almost play themselves. A joy to hear and play.
It broke my heart to sell my 1995 es 335, it has to be one of the most versatile guitars, 'take you anywhere' guitar. Back in 1995 I paid the humble sum of £600 brand new offer the shelf.
As I said a huge regret and so was in the fortunate position to be able to buy a 20 year old 335.
I love this guitar, it takes me to so many places and have no regret paying the 2.5 k to recapture that 335 semi sound I so much enjoyed. IMO one of the most versatile guitars out there and with careful research you can find some real gems.
I purchased a 2021 Gibson 335 60's Cherry Custom during Covid. I wanted the block inlays vs. dots, and the top is prettier.
The T top pickups I love. They are bright but not harsh. It can do country, sounds great with rock rthy and lead as it cuts through really nice. By getting my amp treble knob and moving it down to 4 and using the neck pickup, the jazz tone you want is there. It's just wonderful. Use both pickups, and you get the BB king sound. The neck is very comfortable even with the 50's neck. The round neck does help. It looks great and plays great. Its my favorite guitar that I own. It can play any style and sounds great
Got a 335 and a 355..owned 5 or 6 335’s in the past ..one of the most versatile guitars imo..
I thought i never wanted a semi hollow guitar now i want one now i understand why guitarists like this guitar. I want a guitar that i can play acoustic when plugged with the electric qualities..
Thanks for watching, it's got that magic!
I have 2006 Memphis made Vintage Sunburst with 57' classic pickups and I love it 🥰
Love my 335 in Cherry. It’s got fantastic wood grain and the Calibrated T-Top pickups. Mine is one of the early JC era. The thing is I can never let it go! I paid $2100 out the door brand new and you can’t get near a used one for that. Even at 5’6”, I sling it low and play it or sit it in my lap. Great axe.
Lol, I too am 5'6" with unusually long arms like a gorilla, and I play mine slung down low too. I love that axe!
I am just an inch taller than you on a good day lol. I just purchased a brand new Gibson ES-345 in
60s cherry! I got home with her about 3:30 or so with her today and I'm still playing her and it's now 5 a.m.! What a fantastic guitar. We might not be tall gentlemen but we can rock a great big guitar 👍
3:46 , Bound fingerboard is a beautiful piece of rosewood, not maple as incorrectly stated.
👍😉 Great content guys, keep it coming.
He mentioned it correctly later in the video, but yes, misspoke the first time.
I bought one just like it and i love it. great tone and very versatile
Man, you had that thing SINGING! I've got a Gibson Lucille and an Ibanez knockoff. Both fantastic all-arounders. Great demo!
Totally awesome deep dive into the ES-335 that I have ever seen. Kudos and Cheers mate!
Gibson es335 is a super guitar. There's not much you can't play on one of those. But if you can't stretch to that kind of cash, a Sire H7 or H7v definitely won't hurt you. You can gig, audition, rehearse anywhere with those, they are that good.
This is my dream guitar (in sunburst). That neck pickup sounds amazing.
Having a Gibson 335 I can recommend you buy used and save some $$ if you take the time you will fine a great deal and expect to pay about $2,000 in great condition. If you buy new you will pay $3300-4400 depending on the model so its up to you but always buy from someone you can return and guarantees quality, but don't expect perfection you will have to make sure it is set up on your own and a dig or two wont matter to anyone.
I love ES-335's. I still have my '59 RI ES-335 (bought new in 2003) and recently purchased a '64 RI ES-335.
Definitely worth the money I’ve enjoyed mine for five decades. 1967 to be exact.My favorite of all my guitars, including other Gibson’s.
What did it cost in 1967. I had a friend that bought one in 1972 and I think it was around $750.
Sorry have been busy.
Just realized it was February 11, 1967. $278.69 with the case. Nice price.
It was made in late 1966 Kalamazoo.
Thanks to my father.
In 1980 new ones were going for just under 1k in Canada. Bought an early 60s es-330 instead. Fed back quite a bit though compared to the 335.
This tutorial is just what I was looking for. Thank You
Shades of Alvin Lee. Slap a Peace Sign on it and call it done. The neck p/u sounds sweet. Great demo.
i was on the fence about this guitar and at 12:14 i want this guitar right fricken now. WOW
I have a 2011 Epi Dot (also in cherry), and I love that little horse! Sure, the Gibsons are higher end, but the bang-for-buck factor with Epiphone is pretty astounding. For a guy with my limited income, I feel that I made a tremendous investment. (After all, you can’t put a price on the joy of making music with an instrument that sounds, feels and looks like it oughta cost twice the price!)
Poly looks nothing like nitro
Sounds Great-One Terrific Gibson ES-335
I have had several in my 50 years of playing guitar. My current one is a 2017 w/walnut stain gloss finish. All of them have had mahogany necks, you said that one was maple?? Mine also came with burstbucker pups. I bought it because it had the larger 50's neck, and I just love that!! I've also had many LesPauls and SG's, but I can't imagine being without a 335!! 8) --gary
Definitely one of the "MUST HAVE" guitars in anyone's arsenal! NOTHING comes close to sounding like an ES-345! Thanks for the review guys! God bless and take care...
What does the 345 sound like in comparison to a 335?
I have a 2015 memphis es335 block inlays,beautiful build,finish and craftsmanship. It has great sustain but it sounds anything but warm and alive if playing jazz and blues are the main interests. When i first heard the custom shop versions compared to mine,i truly felt disheartened and all theses years later,i still do every time...I just didn't do my research how i should of and the sales guy was nothing but a dog and mislead me just to get the sale. I would of payed the difference for a custom shop reissue of the es 335....
From my preference, I tried all gibson guitars, i dont like the body shape unless you play while standing, only 335 is the best and most comfortable shape for me since i came from acoustic guitar, 335 you can play while sitting or standing.
The 335 is the most important guitar in my opinion. You can cover many different styles of music.
That's a great guitar. That red seems to be the most popular color on a 335.
From the time I began taking guitar lessons in April 1995, there were 4 different electric guitar models I was taken with, the Stratocaster, the Rickenbacker 360 (or 360/12), the Les Paul and the ES-335. As much as for Jazz, blues, country or most other categories of the 335 dissociated with, what sold me on it was whenever people like Eric Clapton or Alvin Lee plugged theirs in and did early hi-gain stuff that helped establish hard rock late in the 60s.
Always being a musician on a budget, I owned between July 2013 and October 2021 four different Epiphone thinline guitars, including a 335 Pro that I was extremely disappointed in. The month after I sold the fourth guitar in that bunch, the second of two Sheraton IIs that I got preowned, I decided that I had to have something professional grade but was not interested in paying the inflated price for the Gibson iteration of this model. My current guitar fashioned after the 335 is a 1980 Yamaha SA-2000. Subjectively, even though it was still somewhat pricey for me, it felt great having an instrument that was an infinitely better value than the actual Gibson 335 but bolstering its professional features. Bang for the buck that I recommend anyone eager for the real McCoy but not enchanted with the price tag check out.
I wanted to buy one of these, and went to all three of my local Guitar Centers to audition about a dozen 335s. I wound up buying an Eastman T59/V for $1000+ less and I have to say that in every way except for the name on the headstock the Eastman is a better guitar. If you want a 335-style guitar and you're not hung up on the name on the headstock, you owe it to yourself to check out an Eastman.
Gibsons are magic. Case closed. They are not for everyone but like
I love them. My am pro II tele is my main axe in Miami blue. Go figure.
I shelled out the $3,499 for a new ES-335--my dream guitar.
Since then I've spent $85 on a set-up, and about $50 on a String Butler. The store I brought it to to get set up is a certified Gibson dealer/repair business. My warranty doesn't cover the $85 for the set-up that didn't work.
The thing has never been even close to being in tune. After I had it set up, it stayed in tune for approximately one hour, then dropped out and hasn't come back again since.
When first purchasing one if these (it cost more than my first car, by the way), you should probably just yank the G string out immediately. You'll never get it in tune or intoned whatsoever. It can go from an in-tune open G to the 1st fret where it becomes some sort of G sharp-sharp-sharp Middle-Eastern semitone, only to plunge back down the scale again at the 5th fret to a shaky C-flat.
After tuning, the G can fall as much as a whole step once you give the guitar as few two or three strums. Basically, you can't even finish a bar of music (God forbid an entire song) without going horribly out of tune.
How am I supposed to use this thing? I can't record with it: it'll never be in tune with the rest of the recording. And I surely can't play it on stage: they'll throw beer bottles at me after watching me stand up there like an idiot while I try to tune it for 40 minutes.
I have the string butler on my 21 335. The G still sometimes goes out. But the sound is amazing.
I have a few 335s and my favorite is a 2013 Gibson Memphis 335 in cherry red the neck is awesome and the tone is killer . It has classic 57 pickups stock 😊
Same as mine, except mine's burst. Awesome!
I have the 2013 CS Dot Memphis figured top in cherry finish with Classic 57s - it is great - glad you like yous
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Just got a 2014 335. The pick ups have been upgraded to Sheptone Blue Skys. Probably as close to original PAFs as you can get presently IMO. $3500 cdn so $2600 usd. In fantastic shape. Great price I think.
I bought a used 2021 60s figured with lollar low wounds for 2200 from guitar center online site unseen . Guitar was mint . Only issue was that it had old epi case .
Jeez I just love Gibson guitars. Some amazing tones.
Im not a gibson guy but i want to buy one of these guitars they are beautiful
Ihave a 2010 gibson custom shop 339 in black ebony . I love it because its smaller then the 335 and i cant hear the difference in tone .
Two to try out, maybe comparison to the 335. Mid price range, the Eastman range of semi-hollows, and in the low price range the Sire, range. Both superb guitars and unbeatable for the price. I am buying an Eastman T186 MX. All carved and solid wood, Gibson cannot match them.
Oh man thats a nice geetar..... and great playing as well John...
I bought the figured ES-335 from zZounds. Awesome axe! Plays way better than a Les Paul. In my opinion the 335 is the best blues/blues rock guitar in the world, and it's only competition is the new Asian made Guild Starfire VI. Lucky for me I have both, I bought them from zZounds and I can't decide which one I like best. I love both so much that I wish I could play them simultaneously.🙂Btw, I think you play just as good or even better than Rick Beato.
Hey man I love this video, very detailed and you yourself are a good player. Can you please do a comparison between the 335 vs 345 at some point? And can you measure the length of the bodies too, you did measure the width at the widest and narrow points but I was hoping to know it's length from at least two points as well. You would not believe me but I've not yet seen this nor a 345 bodily! I asked about size because here in Guyana guitars are not sold as much hence, the variety are limited to the regular Fender and Ibanez kind of looking guitars. Anyway, thanks and keep it up.
I just purchased a 335 Dot in 60's red and love it. I was told that a Dot version was a lesser version to the 335 itself. Is that true? If so, what features are lesser? Thank you.
Bought a ES 345 last year. Love it.
I just picked up a new one in ebony. I will compare it against my Eastman T486, which I really love but I’m curious if I might love the Gibson more.
I've been looking at one of those t486 guitars. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on the comparison of the two guitars. I'm in the market for a 335 style guitar. It's a toss up between the 486, a gibson and the new gretsch richard fortus that is supposed to do a paf type thing while keeping the gretsch cleans as well. If only I was rich lol
Had a 90s Korean Washburn Hb35 I bought a few years ago for 250 and sold for 850 during pandemic . One of best 335 style guitar Ive played . Ended up buying a used Gibson 2021 60s 335 for 2200 .
What an awesome guitar! Really want a 335
If you soak that fretboard in lemon oil 15 min. It really darkens it up, almost looks like Ebony😉
I miss the 335 I picked up awhile back had this great mid range honk to it great for all styles of playing. Neck took a little while to get used to, but at the time what a great price. Now its a little on the pricey side for me to pick one back up.
Sounds great man! Nice playing!
Terrific review. I just got a '22 gloss and it is very nice. Tasty licks, bro.
Nice review. Nice Firebird back there.
Beautiful guitar and great tones! I have a 2018 Gibson Traditional ES-335 which is excellent, and a newer Epi ‘62 Bonamassa ES-335 which absolutely competes with the Gibson. Great stuff!
Yeah, I would go with the Epi in the case of the 335. Gibson is just overpriced.
You’ll never know why they’re worth it until you’ve owned one …😊
I had a 335 years ago. I have a Martin D28, 3 yrs old hardly play it, would trade for a used 335 burst.
My experience with ES Style semis isn’t as long as with Les Paul style models and manufacturers. But what I can say after having played a number of Gibson USA and CS, Tokai, Eastman, Heritage models, is that there can be a huge difference between them, in tone and playing feel. Definitely worth testing and looking left and right, and in different price categories. The by far best I had were 2 64 Gibson Custom models, but I finally landed with a beautiful black Dot model from Tokai, for 25% of the price. Another Tokai - a higher model even - was not that good. Not exactly on the G Custom shop level - these had this special mojo going on - but comes close. The one in the video here also sounds fantastic. And yes I agree, owning a good ES3x5 is a must
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John that guitar was made for you that's the best I heard you play!!!!
Thanks I really appreciate that! 🍻🍻
I wish Gibson would do the 335 without nibs for a couple of years, like they did in the past, they would sell a lot more and I would buy one definitely. I have a Gibson LP 2014 anniversary no nibs, so it can be done. I bought an Epi 335 IBG in blueberry burst no nibs and it's amazing all round. Please Gibson 335 no nibs 🙏
I never thought I’d see the day where I was happy with an epiphone. The Gibson was the goal, but the 335 I wanted would cost me into the higher thousands range. I’m not that kind of guitarist at all. My skill level and bank account don’t justify that kind of purchase.
I had one of NYC's best guitar techs set up my epiphone and couldn’t be more satisfied. Maybe in 5 years I’ll sell a bunch of equipment and finally buy that expensive Gibson, but right now I just want to practice and get better.
I agree my skill level doesn’t justify spending $3,500 to play mainly at home. I have been happy with my Epiphone ES-335 Pro. I had a proper setup done, changed the tuners and lubricated the nut and now it plays and sounds great. But I sure would like that Gibson in cherry red.
My next guitar will either be a travel guitar or a Tele which I love the sound of. After I watch your videos I often just add another model to my wish list.
I bought the 2108 ES-335 Traditional in 'Antique Cherry' and it has small block acrylic In-Lays on the fretboard, not the 'dots'. The guitar was one of the last manufactured at the Memphis,TN.,USA factory that closed in Feb. 2019. It has MHS (Modern Historic Spec.) Pickups and I played it next to a 1960 ES-335 and my 2018 ES-335 Trad. blew the strings off of the 1960 specimen..The guy wanted something like $10K for his '60 ES-335 and it was a POS compared to my new one, yeah it was, LMAO !
I got a es339 figured in blueberry burst about a year and a half . I changed the pickups to S.D CS MJ magic (skinner burst), it’s a beauty one of my favourite.
oh yes, that's THE pickup! I've got a Skinner Burst set from when the price was still right, and 2 sets of MJ's Magic. One of them still in box just in case. The others are in LPs.
Es 335 Gibson are a fine guitar. I want one yes.
For a moment I saw myself playing that beautiful guitar
Considering that the Gibson costs almost $3000 more than the Epi, I damn sure hope it is a better guitar.
Wanted one of these but ended up with the heritage h-535. No regrets
Would love to hear your thoughts on this proper Gibson 335, vs the EPI Marty Schwartz that you reviewed previous also!
It is a Marcus King looking Axe. Love the guitar info.
I bought one too but the UPS office guy or the delivery guy stole it!! They claim its just lost, after a month i finally got my Refund back. This is the second item that UPS seems to have lost and they just dont care about it in the big picture of their operation!
I really would have liked the comparison between the Gibby and Epi. Beautiful guitar nonetheless.
I started out on a epiphone 2016 ES-335 pro. Felt and played amazing. Since then I now have a Gibson ES-355. The epi is amazing and plays just about the same as my Gibson. Only thing the Gibson excels at is fit and finish, overall feel and of course the custom buckers make a major difference. They don’t really cheap out unlike with their les Pauls
We did the full Epiphone review as well:
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Thanks for watching, I hear you about the comparison.
@@PlayandTradeGuitars Ahh ok. Ty for the link. I actually just purchased the Epiphone model. Just curious.
Beautiful...... I have a custom shop Memphis in triburst.....
Sounds excellent.
I gotta try one of these out!
I purchased Gibson 335 【Figured】,not normal 335. I think no worth to buy normal 335, because thin and kind of cheap sound. Deep and wonderful sound is realized by 【figured】and custom shop. Maybe 「Supreme」.
Probably the best guitar i have ever tested
The Epiphone 335s are awesome but they just don't beat the Gibsons. I think Epiphone could charge more and Gibson less. Epiphone has shocked me with the quality of their 335s and 339s but Gibson just sounds and plays better.
First, I really enjoyed hearing you play! Very nice...No doubt, that is one beautiful guitar in every respect. But...at $3,500, I would at least expect to see bound F holes. Even my Squier Starcaster has them and it's priced at 7X less! Also, if a 335 seems a bit pricey, there are many similar models from Epiphone that will get the job done for far less. Most people in your audience (if you have one) will never know the difference...
I have had both a gibson es335 (which I currently own) and an epiphone equivalent. Altho I did really enjoy the epiphone, my gibson is something special. That being said I was able to find it for 2600 canadian. Great deal.
Yes
Little sad to see that the 335 no longer has a true ABR-1 with studs going straight into the body.
Do you prefer the 61 Burstbuckers over the T-Types ?
It’s hard to get a beautiful tone at volume from the newer ones - from the 90s on - but yes, the 60s and early 70s models live up to the billing. But do you have tens of thousands to spend on a nicely maintained old one, and if so, are you ever going to take it out of the house?
This quitar is 50euros in german amazon,you did the best advertisment for that
Nice look and good sound.
Roy orbison had one , can u do a review on the hummingbird gibson 😊😊
Despite the extra labor, it's still a $500 premium for it's reputation. The 339 doesn't have $500 less wood, but costs that much less, otherwise being the same.
Gibson !!!!!
What is that Les Paul color called, please?
There's something about red 335's
Those pickups are measuring low for that pickup. They should be closer to 7.5. I have a very early JC Era one from 2020 with the "wrong" serial number.
gibson is the best brand in my opinion
Worth every penny.I will never part with my Memphis.Hated to see Gibson close it.
yes yes yes yes yes