Description
Few guitars are as instantly recognizable or historically significant as the Gibson ES-335, and this Smokehouse Satin model carries that legacy with effortless cool. Whether you're stepping up to your first truly professional instrument or rounding out a seasoned collection, the ES-335 offers the kind of tonal versatility, classic styling, and stage-ready reliability that makes it a go-to for players across genres. Introduced in 1958 as a revolutionary semi-hollowbody, the ES-335 carved out a space between solidbody sustain and hollowbody resonance; over six decades later, it's still setting the bar.
Crafted with a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centerblock, this ES-335 is built for modern performance without losing its vintage roots. The centerblock adds crucial feedback resistance and sustain, especially at higher volumes-ideal for players moving between jazz clubs, rock venues, and studio sessions. The Calibrated T-Type humbuckers are a nod to vintage Gibson tone, delivering articulate warmth and bite, while the hand-wired controls ensure that clarity and responsiveness stay intact whether you're dialing in subtle cleans or gritty overdrive.
The mahogany neck sports a comfortable Rounded C profile, finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer for a broken-in feel right out of the case. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets, the playability is fast, smooth, and consistent across the neck. Tuning stability is locked in thanks to Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons and the rock-solid ABR-1 bridge with aluminum stop bar tailpiece.
Visually, the Smokehouse Satin finish gives this ES-335 a moody, modern edge while still tipping its hat to classic Gibson elegance. The acrylic dot inlays, black pickguard, and silver reflector knobs keep things understated, letting the natural beauty of the wood and silhouette do the talking.
This is more than a guitar; it's a true working player's companion, steeped in history but wired for today. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer instruments like this Gibson ES-335-ones that blend soul, sound, and style into something that's ready for the road, the studio, or wherever inspiration strikes next.
Specifications:
- Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Binding: Single-ply Cream
- Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Styles: ES
- Bracing: Spruce
- Centerblock: Maple
- Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Rounded C
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose
- Nut Width: 43.05mm / 1.7in
- Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
- End Of Board Width: 57.4mm / 2.26in
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: Black 5-ply
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Neck Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Rhythm
- Bridge Pickup: Calibrated T-Type Lead
- Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
- Case: Hard Shell Case
Sku: ES35S00EKNH1
