Is a Gibson ES-335 worth the money?

Is a Gibson ES-335 worth the money?

A good 335 is hard to beat, and will hold its value better than a lot of guitars. If you can find a used one in excellent condition, that will be an even better investment. If you’d like a little smaller version of that instrument, an ES 339 is another good choice.

When was the Gibson 335 released?

This is the oral history of the ES-335, the revolutionary semi-solid electric that Gibson introduced in 1958.

What does a Gibson ES-335 weigh?

The Epiphone Dot weighs 8 lbs (3.6 kg). The Dot is Epiphone’s version of the classic Gibson ES-335 which weighs slightly more at 9 lbs (4 kg). What is this?

What does 335 mean on Gibson Guitars?

Yes, clued-up players will undoubtedly nod their heads instead toward the Gibson ES-335 (and its similar counterparts the 345 and 355) as being perhaps the most versatile electric of them all! The Gibson ES-335 (ES stands for Electric Spanish) was introduced in 1958.

What is the difference between a Gibson ES-335 and ES 339?

The Epiphone ES-335 and ES-339 sound close enough to each other to fool most listeners in a blindfold test, but the smaller 339 has a little less acoustic resonance and a tighter, more focused midrange than the 335. Both models deliver bold, fat tones with a satisfying percussive attack that morphs into smooth sustain.

What is an ES-335 good for?

Jazz players generally require a smooth sound with subtle articulations and lots of detail. The main gift of the 335 to guitarists is just such a warm sound, with the added bonus of an attack that ‘jazz boxes’ don’t tend to have.

What are 335 guitars good for?

Jazz/Fusion Jazz players generally require a smooth sound with subtle articulations and lots of detail. The main gift of the 335 to guitarists is just such a warm sound, with the added bonus of an attack that ‘jazz boxes’ don’t tend to have.