Gibson ES-335 Dot - USA 2006

Now nearing its ninetieth year of continuous production, the Gibson ES (or Electric Spanish series) carries a staying power rarely seen in the guitar market. Its wide array of classic models deliver a coveted warm, full-bodied tone that's become the signature sound of countless jazz, blues and rock musicians. The ES series has continued to evolve over the decades with new models entering the lineup and older ones reaching the end of their run.

Though radical in its design compared to its fully-hollow ES series cousins, the thin, double-cutaway ES-335 has enjoyed the longest continuous production run of any ES model. With two humbucker pickups and a solid maple centre block, the semi-hollow ES-335 and its siblings have delivered some of the most famous blues and rock riffs in guitar history, from "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry to "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King and “Room 335” by Larry Carlton.

The Gibson ES-335 is one of the most versatile guitars ever created. It is a truly classic design which is suitable for literally all style. The semi-hollowbody and dual Gibson humbucker pickups combine to produce everything from stinging blues to thick rock growls and sweet singing sustain. 

This superb ES-335 with its stunning flame maple Cherry Red finish, was built in Gibson's Memphis Factory in 2006. The result is quality craftsmanship that can be counted on, from craftsmen in a city that knows how blues should sound. Carefully selected flame maple top & back gives the Gibson Memphis 335 its signature bark, and a carefully designed body cavity with the solid centre block delivers the woody howl and unique tones.

This one is in excellent condition with no dings, marks or scuffs apart from a little swirling on the pickguard and light tarnishing on the hardware. The frets show little sign of wear and everything works as it should. This 335 feels like it’s been played-in just enough, but looked after wonderfully well. 

Comes in its original Gibson hard-shell case in as new condition.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.5mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 19.75mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 22.54mm

Nut Width: 43.29mm

Width at 12th Fret: 52.70mm

Weight: 3.65kg / 8.06lb

Cherry Red Finish

Maple / Poplar / Maple Top and Body

Body: 16 1/2-inches wide, 20-inches long, and 1 3/4-inches deep.

Solid Maple Centre Block

Mahogany Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard

Medium Taper Neck

Neck length is 24 3/4 inches with a 1 11/16-inch nut width

Dot Inlays

ABR Bridge with Stop Bar Tailpiece

Grover Nickel Tuners

Gibson Humbuckers

Gibson OHSC