Gibson's ES-335 is one of rock and blues most iconic guitars with notable players including Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Larry Carlton, Eric Clapton, and Alex Lifeson. This 2005 Memphis-made ES-335 is reminiscent of some of the earliest models exhibiting a mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, and pearloid dot fret markers. Highly figured flame maple was selected for the top, back, and sides for it's tonal characteristics with the body binding and vintage sunburst finish creating a truly timeless piece. The semi-hollow maple body construction delivers treble detail and a certain tonal breadth and airiness, qualities translated faithfully via the '57 Classic PAF humbuckers. These pickups offer a smooth bass register, tailored midrange, and sweet, articulate trebles, consistent with Gibson's golden era vintage "Patent Applied For" pickups. The pickups have ample clarity and power, with a slightly hotter bridge pickup and a sweet, round neck position humbucker that has great bloom and complex harmonic content. Gibson branded hardshell case included.
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