Gibson ES-335 Worth It?

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[rodnyg]

any high end guitar you personally want is worth it if you can afford to have it. Haven't played my 335 much in the past 20yrs, but it's probably my best electric, and it's value has increased somewhere between 800 & 1000$ more than what I paid back in 91'

[jairocampo]

Bro, I will NEVER regret spending the money I did buying my 335. I feel blessed to have one

[timwilliams]

Love my 335 bought it back in 64, loved it then, love it now

[TenMore]

After playing 30 years, I thought guitars had pretty much the same sound based upon the pickups and scale length. I bought an ES 345 and I now believe I was wrong. Something is very special - feel and sound along with craftsmanship. Never would have believed it until I first played it live with a band. That was when I knew.

[stevehughes]

The process and time involved in making a 335 is just so laboursome compared to other Gibsons(and any other electrics from other makers), they're a work of art well and truly!!

[armybass]

You all have quickly become my favorite channel for gear reviews. Great job.

[bluenotesharp]

Soooo…… I own a 2001 Red dot neck with figured maple. Mine came stock with the 57 series pickups which I absolutely love. I own a 2012 Lucille (also with a 57 and a 57+ in the bridge. Truthfully they feel and play near identical to one another except the Lucille is a few ounces heavier and has the varitone switch. Both neck profiles feel the same to me. I love my Gibsons. I have four now. Gibson necks are perfect to me at 24.74 inches from nut to bridge. Fender necks are longer at 25.5 inches. PRS necks come in right in the middle which is one reason why they are popular and feel good.
Pickup wise. I love my twin P-90 DC for a whole different style of growl that cuts through the mix easily. The neck is a little thinner.
All in all. The ES series are the top of the heap and handle Jazz, Blues, and Rock equally well.
Gotta love em’

[michaelheller]

I just got a Gibson ES-345 in the sixties cherry. The brother of the 335. Man, do I love everything about it!
It can do it all. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the T-Type PUPS do and they clean up really nicely when
you dial the volume back. I use a Gladio Cornerstone Dual Overdrive pedal and some delay. It does very well with the Dumble Amps tones. I dig the Big Muff sound you used in your demo, I might have to get out my Metal Muff again lol. I can't say enough about how much I love my ES-345. I am only 5ft7 on a good day lol but I don't let my shortness let me down, The guitar is big but It doesn't affect my playing. Big Guitar, Big Sound, and it is
also comfortable on the lap. The only thing I can tell people is to give it a try. The Cherry Red is gorgeous.

[revelationsoundstudio]

I purchased a 2021 Gibson 335 60's Cherry Custom during Covid. I wanted the block inlays vs. dots, and the top is prettier.
The T top pickups I love. They are bright but not harsh. It can do country, sounds great with rock rthy and lead as it cuts through really nice. By getting my amp treble knob and moving it down to 4 and using the neck pickup, the jazz tone you want is there. It's just wonderful. Use both pickups, and you get the BB king sound. The neck is very comfortable even with the 50's neck. The round neck does help. It looks great and plays great. Its my favorite guitar that I own. It can play any style and sounds great

[ElbertTreble]

I thought i never wanted a semi hollow guitar now i want one now i understand why guitarists like this guitar. I want a guitar that i can play acoustic when plugged with the electric qualities..

[MrTPF]

Man, you had that thing SINGING! I've got a Gibson Lucille and an Ibanez knockoff. Both fantastic all-arounders. Great demo!

[ekkuapo]

I have 2006 Memphis made Vintage Sunburst with 57' classic pickups and I love it 🥰

[chadwallace]

I played one without an amp the other day. It was a magical experience. Ordering one this afternoon. There’s nothing like it, amazing guitar.

[ghairmichaud]

Got a 335 and a 355..owned 5 or 6 335’s in the past ..one of the most versatile guitars imo..

[PureMadMetal]

It broke my heart to sell my 1995 es 335, it has to be one of the most versatile guitars, 'take you anywhere' guitar. Back in 1995 I paid the humble sum of £600 brand new offer the shelf.
As I said a huge regret and so was in the fortunate position to be able to buy a 20 year old 335.
I love this guitar, it takes me to so many places and have no regret paying the 2.5 k to recapture that 335 semi sound I so much enjoyed. IMO one of the most versatile guitars out there and with careful research you can find some real gems.

[davecooper]

I have a red Gibson 335 and its so GOOD!! I love it so much, when im not playing it I'm watching YouTube videos about it lol

[jonnyquickalive]

i was on the fence about this guitar and at 12:14 i want this guitar right fricken now. WOW

[QueuePea]

Nice playing-the ES-335 sounds fantastic. I have 2 335s, a 2016 (actually stamped 2017) figured Lightburst with Burstbucker pickups and a 2018 60s Cherry figured with MHS pickups. I love them both for how they look, but more importantly, for how they sound. I have to adjust how I play when switching from my Fenders (especially my fretting hand), as both have medium C-profile necks and a flatter fretboard radius; but that's not too big a deal. And it is the sound that gets me-my 2 sound different enough for me to justify having 2! Unfortunately, for my pocketbook, that same justification has me on the lookout for a late 90s to early 2000s 335 in Tobacco Burst, with a slim taper neck, dotted fretboard, and '57 Classic pickups. Like many players in this comment section, I just love my 335s!

[jimwoodard]

Love my 335 in Cherry. It’s got fantastic wood grain and the Calibrated T-Top pickups. Mine is one of the early JC era. The thing is I can never let it go! I paid $2100 out the door brand new and you can’t get near a used one for that. Even at 5’6”, I sling it low and play it or sit it in my lap. Great axe.