Gibson ES-335 Figured BBB
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Gibson
ES-335 Figured BBB
Product Info
Article Number:
612097
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-335 Figured BBB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$3,518.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES-335 Figured BBB is a gorgeous instrument with a seriously sweet tone. The flamed maple top is stunning, and the T-style pickups deliver a real punch for blues, rock, and even some jazz. It’s a premium-priced option, perfect for experienced players seeking a refined semi-hollow experience.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-335 Figured BBB
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Semi-Hollow
- Body and top: AAA flamed maple / poplar / flamed maple
- Neck: Quaterswawn mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Single-ply cream binding
- 22 frets
- Pickup: Two calibrated T-style humbuckers
- CTS potentiometers
- Orange Drop capacitors
- ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddle
- Vintage Tulip machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Blueberry Burst
- Includes case and accessories
- Made in USA
PROS
- • AAA flamed maple top delivers stunning visuals and enhanced resonance.
- • Calibrated T-style humbuckers provide a versatile, powerful, and articulate tone.
- • Quarter-sawn mahogany neck offers exceptional stability and a comfortable, rounded C profile.
- • Titanium saddles on the ABR-1 bridge improve sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The figured maple top can add significant weight, making extended playing sessions tiring.
- • The Blueberry Burst finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer-scale guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
AAA Flamed Maple Top / Poplar Core / Flamed Maple Back
Neck Material
Quarter-Sawn Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Calibrated T-Style Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Titanium Saddles
Weight
8.5 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The T-style pickups offer a slightly more aggressive and focused tone with a tighter low-end, lacking some of the '57 Classics' creamy, vintage warmth but providing more clarity and bite.
The rounded C profile is generally considered comfortable, but the nut width of 42.8mm might feel a little snug for those with exceptionally large hands.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it's susceptible, but proper care and humidity control are key; the thicker figured maple top does offer a bit more protection than a thinner veneer.
