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Description
The Gibson ES-335TD Electric Guitar is a celebrated icon in the world of semi-hollowbody electric guitars, known for its unique blend of rich, resonant tones and versatile playability. Perfect for jazz, rock, or blues, this guitar has become a staple for musicians seeking a timeless sound with modern reliability. The ES-335TD features a center block design, which reduces feedback and enhances sustain, making it a solid choice for both stage and studio settings. With its distinctive double-cutaway shape, it offers enhanced access to the higher frets, allowing for expressive solos and complex chord work.
Crafted with a laminated maple body and a mahogany neck, the ES-335TD ensures durability and a balanced tonal response. The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the sound, while the humbucking pickups provide clarity and power. The hand-rolled binding and vintage-style tuners combine classic aesthetics with modern performance.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic beginner, the Gibson ES-335TD offers a compelling mix of heritage and innovation, making it a beloved choice among guitarists worldwide.
Key Features:
- Semi-hollowbody construction with a laminated maple body
- Center block design for reduced feedback and enhanced sustain
- Mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard
- Dual humbucking pickups for versatile tonal options
- Double-cutaway shape for improved access to higher frets
- Vintage-style tuners and hand-rolled binding for classic aesthetics
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Vintage Guitar Oldenburg
Gibson ES-335 TD cherry from 1989 presented by Vintage Guitar Oldenburg and Tobias Hoffmann
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson ES-335TD Electric Guitar.
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A peculiar centerblock design in the 1970s models includes multiple notches and recesses.
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The ES-335 is praised for its versatility across genres, excelling in rock, jazz, and fusion, but not as a direct replacement for an ES-175 in jazz settings.
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“‘Are You Ready for Freddie!!?’ The answer is a resounding always! I bought this guitar on EBAY because I wanted a 72 embossed covers ES-355TD in cherry red just like Freddie King played at the Cotton Bowl in Houston in 1974. It’s probably the rarest guitar I own next to the Johnny Cash Grammar guitar. You’re saying, how does a guy who owns 4 sunburst Les Pauls from the late 50?s say that? Well it’s true and it’s a true gem. Loud and proud like Freddie would want," Joe Bonomassa says, on his website.
Jamie Cook can be seen playing a Gibson ES-335TD in the video of The View From The Afternoon, live at T in the Park 2006. You can see a good picture at around 1:46.
"This is an early 70s 335 that we call 'Yogi' because it looks a bit like a bear. Josh plays this on this Neil Young tune they do called 'Everybody Knows This is Nowhere,' they play it on that. He plays it on "Universally Speaking'. There doesn't seem to be some particular reason for why he uses some guitars more than others. I'm very fond of this guitar though, it never gives me any trouble," says Josh Klinghoffer's guitar tech.
In an article by Vintage Guitar® magazine, an image of the Gibson ES-335TD Electric Guitar is shown as part of Steve Lukather's collection.
Dallas Green uses this guitar when he played in the Bravo! Live Concert Hall in 2008. Dallas Green uses often for his solo project City and Colour.
In the video, Ayla uses an ES-335 TD, Sunburst finish by Gibson for Hey Joe Cover
In this picture, you can see Álvaro Henríquez using a Gibson ES-335TD Electric Guitar in Wine Red, which features a trapeze tailpiece.
He plays this guitar in the video from their 1999-2000 concerts with Los Tres, such as in the performance of "Me Arrendé" in the linked video by KyoKusanagiXII. Additionally, proof of him using the ES-335TD can be found in the "Festival de Verano 2023" video by Jorge Zepeda on YouTube.
In this photo, Nutini is playing Gibson ES-335TD guitar. Someone changed the tailpiece to stop-tailpiece.
Listed among Sweeney's gear in this April 1, 2021 Premier Guitar interview.
Guitars
- 1969 Martin D-18 (a gift from Neil Diamond)
- 1976 Gibson ES-335TD
- James Carbonetti Savagist Bo Diddley-style guitar
Amps
- Austen Hooks converted Bell & Howell projector amplifier
- Will Oldham's Music Man HD-130
Effects
- Nuñez Amplification Dual Range Boost
- Echopark F-1 Germanium Fuzz
Strings
- La Bella Jazz Flats (.012–.052)
- D'Addario flatwounds (.012–.052)
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