Gibson ES-335 Satin Cherry
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Gibson
ES-335 Satin Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
488285
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-335 Satin Cherry
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,688.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Satin Cherry 335 is a serious contender for players craving that classic Gibson vibe. The maple top and T-Type pickups offer a really articulate and warm tone, perfect for blues, rock, and jazz. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the feel and sound make it worthwhile for the discerning guitarist.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-335 Satin Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Design: Semi hollow
- Body: Maple
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Dot fretboard inlays
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
- Single-ply cream binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 x Calibrated T-Type humbuckers
- CTS pots
- ABR-1 bridge
- Vintage Deluxe machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Sunset Cherry
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Maple top delivers focused highs and shimmering overtones.
- • Rounded 'InCin' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Calibrated T-Type humbuckers provide vintage tone with modern clarity.
- • Nitrocellulose finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance.
CONS
- • Satin finish can feel a little too slippery for some players’ preference.
- • The semi-hollow construction makes it prone to feedback at high volumes.
- • Weight, typical of a 335, can be fatiguing during longer gigs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
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 satin finish feels smoother and less sticky than a gloss, but it also lacks some of the visual depth and reflectivity. It’s a matter of personal preference regarding feel and aesthetics.
No, T-Type pickups are generally voiced to be closer to earlier Gibson pickups, offering a more balanced and nuanced tone rather than high output.
The Rounded 'InCin' profile is designed for comfort, and while subjective, most players with average to larger hands find it quite playable and avoids feeling cramped.
