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Description
Experience the perfect fusion of classic design and modern craftsmanship with the Gibson ES-335 Figured. This semi-hollowbody electric guitar is a visual and acoustic masterpiece, featuring a breathtaking AAA-grade figured maple top that demands attention on any stage. With its iconic silhouette, the ES-335 Figured offers guitarists a dynamic tonal palette, thanks to its thermally engineered maple center block and quartersawn Adirondack spruce bracing. These elements ensure a lightweight feel without compromising the guitar's structural integrity or its rich, resonant sound.
The ES-335 Figured is equipped with Gibson’s Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, delivering a versatile range of tones suitable for blues, jazz, rock, and more. These pickups provide a balanced sound with tight lows, sparkling highs, and slightly scooped mids. The handwired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors further enhances the guitar's tonal capabilities, offering a robust and articulate voice.
Designed for supreme playability, the guitar boasts a set mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile and a Plek’d rosewood fretboard. This combination ensures smooth, comfortable playing, while the acrylic block inlays and rolled edges add a touch of vintage style. A lightweight aluminum ABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece, paired with Vintage Deluxe tuners, deliver precise intonation and reliable tuning stability.
Key Features:
- Stunning AAA-grade figured maple top
- Thermally engineered maple center block and spruce bracing
- Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups
- Handwired control assembly with Orange Drop capacitors
- Set mahogany neck with Rounded C profile
- Plek’d rosewood fretboard with acrylic block inlays
- Lightweight aluminum ABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage Deluxe tuners for reliable tuning stability
Product specs
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Semi-hollowbody |
| Body Shape | ES-335 |
| Body Material | 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Rounded C |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Acrylic Small Blocks |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.695" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech NuBone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Aluminum Stopbar |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons |
| Neck Pickup | Calibrated T-Type Rhythm Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Calibrated T-Type Lead Humbucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | Gibson, .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
FAQs
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What type of music is the Gibson ES-335 Figured best suited for?
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The Gibson ES-335 Figured is versatile and excels in genres like blues, jazz, rock, and pop. Its semi-hollowbody design provides a warm, resonant tone that is ideal for both clean and overdriven sounds.
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What is the neck profile of the Gibson ES-335 Figured?
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The Gibson ES-335 Figured features a Rounded C neck profile, offering a comfortable and familiar feel that is well-suited for both rhythm and lead playing.
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Are the pickups on the Gibson ES-335 Figured suitable for high-gain music styles?
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The calibrated T-Type humbuckers on the Gibson ES-335 Figured provide a balanced tone with clarity and warmth, making them more ideal for classic rock, blues, and jazz rather than heavily distorted high-gain styles.
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Does the Gibson ES-335 Figured come with a case?
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Yes, the Gibson ES-335 Figured comes with a hardshell case, providing protection and easy transport for the guitar.
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What is the difference between the Gibson ES-335 Figured and the standard ES-335?
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The Gibson ES-335 Figured features a visually striking AAA figured maple top, adding aesthetic appeal, while maintaining the classic ES-335 tonal characteristics and playability.
Videos
Chicago Music Exchange
Gibson USA ES-335 Figured Sixties Cherry | CME Gear Demo | Nathaniel Murphy
Gibson USA ES-335 Figured Sixties Cherry | CME Gear Demo | Nathaniel Murphy
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Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional tonal versatility across genres: rock, blues, jazz, clean, and dirty
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Stunning figured maple finish; glacier blue and ice tea hues are show-stoppers
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Crafted with top-notch materials; heirloom-level build quality
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MHS II pickups praised for their sweet, powerful, and dynamic sound
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Comfortable neck and body design; great playability for extended sessions
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Responsive pots and orange drop caps allow diverse tonal shaping
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Vibrant and inspiring unplugged tone; excellent acoustic qualities
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Immediate improvement in playing feel; enhances confidence and enjoyment
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Historically iconic guitar with a rich legacy
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Perfect setup upon arrival; excellent action and intonation
CONS
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Minor quality control issues; residue and polishing compound left on frets
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Neck pickup issues; occasional buzzing and need for adjustment
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Scratchy neck volume pot detected by some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson ES-335 Figured.
Build quality
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Several owners have reported tool marks on the fretboard, especially near the 13th fret, and glue spillover at the nut, indicating inconsistent craftsmanship.
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Cosmetic flaws include misaligned bindings and discolored finishes, with specific mention of a ding at the 4th fret on the lower binding.
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Setup and maintenance
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Significant wolf notes on the open D string and at the 12th fret harmonic were noted, affecting both acoustic and amplified playability.
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User experience
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Some users express a lack of confidence in Gibson's quality control, emphasizing that even guitars costing nearly €4000 can have significant issues.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 6 Ratings
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Amazing instrument
After owning a signature Ibanez Scofield model (inspired on the AS100) I finally gathered the funds to treat myself with the quintessential semi-hollow guitar. Quite an expensive instrument, and I've got to say although the craftsmanship is beautiful there were some tiny little details where QC wasn't right there:
- Fretboard had some machining marks, could have been polished with more attention
- Neck Pickup had some problem, first it had a little buzz sound on the output, then one day it just stopped working. I took it out, cleaned the inside, adjusted the coils and now it's ok.
- Scratchy neck volume pot
Besides all that I must say the guitar came well intonated, with perfect action, zero fret buzz or any other internal noise when played acoustic.
Every time I pick it up I can't help but smile! Very inspiring instrument that makes me travel back in time.
The Calibrated T-types feature alnico V magnets and although Gibson doesn't mention wether they are wax potted or not my bet is that they aren't since they pick up my voice if I scream at them and also the plectrum sound when I hit the pickups. I wasn't so sure about the pickups in the beginning but they definitely grown on me. Their overall very balanced, medium output and have this open airy quality that you would expect from a nice PAF style pickup, maybe not as dynamic as other pickups I tried, they seem to compress a bit when digging in. The wiring and knobs feel very responsive (50's wiring with orange drop caps) and can go from mellow jazz tone to bright and punchy rock. Really versatile pickups.
The neck (the fattest I ever played) is super comfortable and the action and intonation were just perfect. And man does it sing unplugged! I find myself playing unplugged a lot of times, and this acoustic quality really translates into the pickups. There are no buzzes or weird vibrating noises. Truly versatile and inspiring guitar... And that nitro smell... Man, they should make a perfume out of it!!
Artist usage
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Joan Jett has been using the Gibson 2016 ES-335 Figured Cherry during her live performances since at least June 2017, as documented in a photo gallery by The Oakland Press.
Featured in this video. On May 11, 2020, Tyler posted a video titled "Installing a Bigsby Bridge on my guitar", where, as the title suggests, he went through the process of installing a Bigsby Vibrato System on his Gibson ES-335 at home.
Kyle Falconer can be seen playing his Gibson in this video
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