DISC Gibson ES-335 Figured, Antique Sixties Cherry

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The iconic sound of the past...

Play without limits. Because you shouldn't be held back in your creativity. With the ES-335 Figured, you won't be. You'll have access to a simply huge range of tones to use in your music. And top of the list is the vintage, resonant sound that made Gibson hollowbodies so iconic in the first place.

After all, the ES-335 was the first semi-hollowbody. So in the six decades since its release in the late '50s, Gibson have mastered the art of making them sound flawless. Natural acoustic resonance combines with your electronic signal to produce a truly distinctive sound. "F"-shaped soundholes increase projection and ensure unrivalled fullness in tone. And terrific maple and poplar tonewoods deliver a unique and wide-reaching tonal palette, contributing warmth and depth to your playing. This is legendary sound that helped shape the history of music.

...the smooth performance of the future

It's not the Swinging Sixties anymore. So while having that vintage tone is awesome, there's no need to put up with the noise interference and awkward usability of the past. That's why the Gibson ES-335 has been equipped with a ton of extra features to ensure it sits at the absolute pinnacle of modern performance.

You'll never have heard your playing more clearly. A maple centreblock helps to eliminate the usual noise interference associated with hollowbody electrics, meaning your music will burst with clarity. And every note will sing with definition - the centreblock also helps increase sustain, making it perfect for soloing. The ES-335 Figured's lightweight design prevents the back pain you'd normally get from standing with a big hollowbody around your neck for long periods of time. There are also individual tone controls for each pickup, making it quick and easy to dial in your perfect tone. Performing has never been so stress-free.

Electrifying electronics

It goes without saying. This is an electric guitar - it needs top-quality pickups to make its name in a crowded world of instruments. By loading the ES-335 with a pair of hand-wired MHS humbuckers, Gibson have given it the electric sound it needs to stand out in any crowd. They perform supremely well at high output levels, meaning you can really crank up your volume without worrying about your sound suffering from unpleasant feedback.

Then there's the expansive choice they'll give you over your sound. Orange drop capacitors help stabilise your tone, delivering the balanced, defined voice that every professional should demand of their guitar. And 3-way pickup switching allows you to customise your electronics to suit your individual playing style. From the low-end to the high-end, and with a beautifully rounded midrange, the ES-335 will handle whatever you throw at it - with ease.

Never stop playing

Sound this good deserves to be heard all night long. And it can - stopping due to cramp or discomfort will be a thing of the past. That's because the Gibson ES-335 boasts a number of enhanced playability features, all combining to make your playing experience the best it can possibly be.

A slim "C" neck shape will fit delicately to the contours of your hand. So wherever you're playing - be it at the top or the bottom of the scale - your hand will sit in a natural, comfortable position. A sleek rosewood fingerboard provides the perfect playing surface, allowing your fingers to effortlessly glide from fret to fret. There's rolled binding, too - making reaching over the fretboard to hit each note that bit easier. Total playing perfection.

Flawless down to the tiniest detail

Gibson have ticked all of the biggest boxes with the ES-335 Figured. Amazing electronics, slick playability, and classic semi-hollow tone all form the core of what makes this model so brilliant. But making the perfect guitar is about so much more than the headline-grabbing features. Thought needs to go into every detail. And with this, it really has.

A special ABR-1 bridge is designed to offer optimum string stability, ensuring reliable string tension and enhancing sustain. Your tuning will always be on point thanks to Grover tuners. An authentic bone nut increases sound transfer, minimising tone dampening and affording you complete fullness of voice. An included hardshell case brings your instrument maximum protection when it's in transit. The list could go on and on. But we've got to stop somewhere. If this all sounds like it adds up to one of Gibson's best - that's because it is.

Specifications

Body

• Series: ES-335
• Body Top: 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Body Back: 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Body Binding: Single-ply Cream
• Body Colour: Antique Sixties Cherry
• Bracing: Adirondack Spruce

Neck

• Neck Material: Quarter Sawn Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Rounded "C"
• Neck Binding: Rolled Binding
• Scale Length: 24.75''
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.687''
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Small Block

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: MHS Humbucker Lead
• Neck Pickup: MHS Humbucker Rhythm
• Controls: Volume x 2, Tone x 2 & 550K potentiometers and orange drop capacitors
• Pickup Switching: Toggle Switch
• Bridge: ABR-1 with Titanium Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Grover 'Milk Bottle' Rotomatics
• Control knobs: Black Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar w/ Locking Studs
• Hardware: Nickel
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Pickguard: Black
• Case: Hardshell
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit