Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF

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Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF

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Jim James ES-335 70s WF

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Product Info

Article Number: 561464
Brand: Epiphone
Model: Jim James ES-335 70s WF
Price: $878.90

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This Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF is a fantastic offering for players seeking a vintage-inspired semi-hollow experience. Jim James’ signature neck profile makes it a joy to play, and those Alnico Classic Pro pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile range of tones, from mellow cleans to gritty overdrive. It’s a great choice for blues, rock, and Americana players who want a premium-feeling instrument without the high-end price tag.

Product Description

  • Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Jim James (My Morning Jacket) Signature Model
  • Type: Semi-Hollow
  • Top: Maple
  • Back and sides: Maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Jim James Custom Slim Taper C
  • Cream binding
  • Graph Tech nut
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.724")
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup 2 Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers
  • 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
  • CTS pots
  • Orange drop capacitors
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • LockTone Stop Bar
  • Kluson waffleback vintage-style machine heads with metal buttons
  • Colour: Seventies Walnut
  • Includes case with owl logo
PROS
  • • Maple top provides excellent clarity and sustain.
  • • Jim James Custom Slim Taper neck is exceptionally comfortable and fast.
  • • Alnico Classic Pro pickups deliver a warm, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Kluson waffleback tuners offer reliable tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The semi-hollow body can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
  • • Walnut finish, while beautiful, might be a fingerprint magnet.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards warmer tones, limiting extreme high-gain applications.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple Top, Maple Back and Sides
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Indian Laurel
Pickups 2 x Alnico Classic Pro Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.724")
Frets 22
Bridge LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Weight 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Jim James Custom Slim Taper C is noticeably thinner and more contoured than a standard Epiphone neck, offering a faster, more modern feel.
While primarily designed for electric tones, the Alnico Classic Pros can produce usable clean sounds with careful EQing and a clean amp setting.
The Epiphone offers excellent value for the price, but the finish and hardware won't match a Gibson – expect slightly less refined details but solid overall construction.

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