Gibson ES-335 Dot Watermelon
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Gibson
ES-335 Dot Watermelon
Product Info
Article Number:
609211
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-335 Dot Watermelon
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Watermelon ES-335 is a real head-turner with a fantastic, classic tone. The maple cap provides a lovely snap, while the mahogany body keeps things warm and woody. It's perfect for players wanting that vintage Gibson vibe – blues, rock, jazz – without the extreme cost of some higher-end models.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-335 Dot Watermelon
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Rounded "C"
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- 22 frets
- Pickup: 2 calibrated T-Type Humbucker
- ABR-1 bridge
- Vintage deluxe Keystone machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Watermelon
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Maple/Mahogany construction delivers balanced warmth and clarity.
- • Rounded 'C' neck profile offers comfortable, familiar playability.
- • Calibrated T-Type humbuckers provide a focused, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Watermelon finish is a unique, eye-catching aesthetic statement.
CONS
- • The weight can be considerable, especially for extended playing sessions.
- • Rosewood fretboards may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Limited pickup versatility compared to coil-splitting options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Calibrated T-Type Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Watermelon finish is a gloss nitrocellulose, so it's susceptible to checking and wear like any nitro finish, requiring careful handling and occasional polishing.
They offer a slightly more refined, less overwound tone than the '57 Classics, leaning towards a more vintage, articulate sound with a touch less output.
Yes, the rounded 'C' profile is a common and comfortable Gibson neck shape, though individual variation is always possible.
