Gibson ES-335 Figured DOB
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Gibson
ES-335 Figured DOB
Product Info
Article Number:
612096
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-335 Figured DOB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$3,738.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Deep Ocean Burst ES-335 is a real looker and a serious player's instrument. The flamed maple top is gorgeous, and the T-style pickups give you a warm, articulate tone that's fantastic for blues, jazz, and classic rock. It's premium-priced, but if you want that vintage Gibson vibe with modern refinements, this is a strong contender.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-335 Figured DOB
- 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 saddles
- Vintage Tulip machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Deep Ocean Burst
- Includes case and accessories
- Made in USA
PROS
- • AAA flamed maple top delivers stunning visuals and resonance.
- • Quarter-sawn neck provides exceptional stability and sustain.
- • Calibrated T-style humbuckers offer a versatile, powerful vintage tone.
- • Titanium ABR-1 bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow construction makes it prone to feedback at high volumes.
- • The figured maple top can increase the guitar's weight noticeably.
- • The rounded C neck profile isn't ideal for all playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
AAA Flamed Maple / Poplar / Flamed Maple
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 (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nitrocellulose finishes, like this one, are known to develop a 'patina' over time, which some players appreciate. It’s more susceptible to scratches than a poly finish, but that's part of its charm.
They offer a slightly more modern voicing – a bit more clarity and punch – while retaining the classic Gibson warmth. It’s a refinement, not a complete overhaul, and a welcome upgrade for many.
While it can be recorded effectively, be mindful of potential feedback. Careful mic placement and potentially some EQ adjustments will be needed to tame any unwanted resonance.
