Description
The Gibson ES-335 60s in Vintage Burst delivers the unmistakable style and sound of a classic early-'60s ES while pairing it with the fast-playing feel that helped define the era. For players who want the timeless warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow Gibson with a slightly sharper attack and slimmer neck carve, this ES-335 hits the sweet spot beautifully.
The maple/poplar/maple body construction and solid maple centerblock create a resonant, articulate voice with excellent sustain and reduced feedback. The Vintage Burst gloss nitrocellulose finish highlights the curves and grain of the semi-hollow body perfectly, giving the guitar that iconic Gibson look seen on countless legendary recordings and stages throughout the decades. Cream binding and period-correct appointments complete the authentic early-'60s presentation.
The SlimTaper mahogany neck offers a sleek, comfortable feel that encourages fluid movement up and down the fingerboard. Paired with a bound rosewood fretboard, medium jumbo frets, and small block inlays, the playing experience feels effortless while remaining rooted in vintage Gibson tradition. Grover Rotomatic tuners provide smooth operation and dependable tuning stability.
The calibrated T-Type humbuckers bring a slightly brighter and more focused response compared to late-'50s-style PAF pickups, delivering crisp articulation, detailed mids, and excellent note separation. Clean tones sparkle with clarity, while driven sounds maintain punch and definition without becoming muddy. Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors provide smooth, usable control across the full range of the guitar's tonal palette.
The Vintage Burst finish remains one of Gibson's most enduring looks for good reason. It perfectly complements the ES-335's elegant shape while reinforcing the vintage spirit that makes this model so timeless.
At Cream City Music, we love how the ES-335 60s Vintage Burst balances vintage aesthetics, modern reliability, and expressive tone. It is the kind of guitar that feels immediately familiar the moment you plug it in; versatile, inspiring, and unmistakably Gibson.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Style: Semi-Hollow Body
- Body Material: Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Vintage Burst
- Binding: Single-Ply Cream Top and Back
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Glued-In Set Neck
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Small Block Acrylic
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" with Kidney Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 60s Style 5-Ply
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts and Dial Pointers
- Neck Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with 500K Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Gibson Hardshell Case
Sku: ES35600VBNH1
The maple/poplar/maple body construction and solid maple centerblock create a resonant, articulate voice with excellent sustain and reduced feedback. The Vintage Burst gloss nitrocellulose finish highlights the curves and grain of the semi-hollow body perfectly, giving the guitar that iconic Gibson look seen on countless legendary recordings and stages throughout the decades. Cream binding and period-correct appointments complete the authentic early-'60s presentation.
The SlimTaper mahogany neck offers a sleek, comfortable feel that encourages fluid movement up and down the fingerboard. Paired with a bound rosewood fretboard, medium jumbo frets, and small block inlays, the playing experience feels effortless while remaining rooted in vintage Gibson tradition. Grover Rotomatic tuners provide smooth operation and dependable tuning stability.
The calibrated T-Type humbuckers bring a slightly brighter and more focused response compared to late-'50s-style PAF pickups, delivering crisp articulation, detailed mids, and excellent note separation. Clean tones sparkle with clarity, while driven sounds maintain punch and definition without becoming muddy. Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors provide smooth, usable control across the full range of the guitar's tonal palette.
The Vintage Burst finish remains one of Gibson's most enduring looks for good reason. It perfectly complements the ES-335's elegant shape while reinforcing the vintage spirit that makes this model so timeless.
At Cream City Music, we love how the ES-335 60s Vintage Burst balances vintage aesthetics, modern reliability, and expressive tone. It is the kind of guitar that feels immediately familiar the moment you plug it in; versatile, inspiring, and unmistakably Gibson.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Style: Semi-Hollow Body
- Body Material: Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Vintage Burst
- Binding: Single-Ply Cream Top and Back
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Glued-In Set Neck
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Small Block Acrylic
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" with Kidney Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: 60s Style 5-Ply
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts and Dial Pointers
- Neck Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: T-Type Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with 500K Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Gibson Hardshell Case
Sku: ES35600VBNH1
