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Description

An iconic piece of musical history, the Gibson ES-335 1967 with Bigsby Cherry Red combines classic design with modern playability, making it a must-have for any serious guitarist. This semi-hollowbody electric guitar is famed for its versatility, offering a rich, resonant tone that suits a wide variety of musical styles from rock to jazz. The Bigsby vibrato tailpiece adds a smooth, expressive element to your playing, allowing for subtle bends and vibrato with ease.

Crafted with a laminated maple body and a mahogany neck, the ES-335 provides a perfect balance of warmth and clarity. The rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable playing experience, while the 22 medium jumbo frets provide ample space for expressive note-bending. With two humbucking pickups, this guitar delivers a robust sound that can be both powerful and nuanced, depending on your playing style.

The guitar's controls include two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a three-way pickup selector, giving you full control over your sound. Its timeless design and superior craftsmanship make the Gibson ES-335 1967 with Bigsby not just an instrument, but a work of art that stands out on stage.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollowbody construction for balanced tone and reduced feedback
  • Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for smooth pitch modulation
  • Dual humbucking pickups for versatile sound options
  • Laminated maple body and mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup
  • Three-way pickup selector switch
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Build quality

  • Cosmetic issues included a mishapen upper binding and glue spillover at the nut, notable even on a high-end model like the ES-335.

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Setup and maintenance

  • A significant wolf note was present on the open D string and worsened at the 12th fret harmonic, affecting both acoustic and amplified sound.

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User experience

  • A recurring issue was excessive wood dust found inside the case, indicating potential lapses in final assembly and packaging processes.

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  • One user noted that despite cosmetic tolerance for hand-made instruments, the ES-335's functional flaws were unacceptable at a nearly €4000 price point.

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  • It's been noted that Gibson's quality control issues can vary significantly, with some suggesting repeated issues in recent production runs.

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See how Matthew Bellamy uses Gibson ES-335 1967 with Bigsby

Matthew Bellamy

Singer, Guitarist

Muse

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In the official music video for "Pressure" by Muse, Matthew Bellamy is seen playing a 1967 Gibson ES-335 with a Bigsby in Cherry Red. This guitar is reminiscent of the one Marty McFly played in "Back to the Future" during the "Johnny B. Goode" scene.

See how Casper Starreveld uses Gibson ES-335 1967 with Bigsby

Casper Starreveld

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Kensington

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In this pic you can spot Casper with a red ES335 w/ Bigsby

See how Sol Philcox-Littlefield uses Gibson ES-335 1967 with Bigsby

Sol Philcox-Littlefield

Guitarist

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At 0:16 in the video "Nashville Riffmaker: Sol Philcox-Littlefield Rig Rundown Guitar Gear [Luke Combs & Jelly Roll]" by Premier Guitar on YouTube, Sol Philcox-Littlefield is seen playing a 1967 Gibson ES-335 with Bigsby Cherry Red as part of his rig.

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