Gibson ES-335 Dot 60s (Better than the originals? Maybe.)

Gibson's ES-335 is an icon in virtually every genre of music. They're simply great guitars. But the ones we're receiving from Gibson lately are truly some of the best we've ever seen. The maple tops and backs are gorgeous (and this is not one of Gibson's "Figured Top" 335s) and the tone is even better!
The Calibrated T-Type pickups are the main reason. Duplicating the specs of the original T-Top humbuckers used by Gibson in the mid/late 60s and 70s, these pups are (in our opinion) a better match for a semi-hollow guitar than the original PAFs were. Lots of detail in the highs, and NO MUD in the neck pickup. You have to hear these!

Video content:
0:00 ES-335 tone demo
0:23 Intro
0:47 ES-335 specs
1:51 Gibson Calibrated T-Type Pickups
2:38 Clean tone demo
4:30 High Gain tone demo
7:49 What Jon thinks about it
8:10 Wrap up

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[TyasAnugerahDjumali]

*sorry for my poor English. Very nice playing Sir & indeed, wonderful modern semi-hollow electric guitar by Gibson with lot of retro/vintage vibe too. The Gibson T-type PUs : brilliance biting & quite elegant sound with "60s R & B mojo". Thank you very much indeed, Sir.

[HIREDGUN]

I got one earlier in the year. It’s definitely a bucket list guitar and a super bang for the buck

[guille]

Nice video, you go straight to the point. I'll start saving for one of these, sounds pretty good.

[captainbob]

I bought a Gibson 60's Cherry a couple of years ago. After playing it, I kicked myself for waiting so long to buy this guitar. I am an older dude and have been wanting a 335 for a long time. It is now my go to guitar. The tones are perfect. I have been thinking of installing a Bixby but am concerned about changing the tones so haven't done it yet. The guitar is perfect, and I don't want to fix what isn't broke! lol I recommend anyone who thinks they might like this guitar to just go ahead and get one. You will not be disappointed! You can play any style or genre with this beauty.

[joeblob]

'He's like me, he has children so we can't buy anything nice' ... I'm hearing you brother. So nice to hear someone else say it and about the very guitar I now can only dream of!

[revelationsoundstudio]

I love my 2021 Gibson ES 335 Figured 60's guitar. The quality is back at Gibson.

[mikec]

I was offered a sweet deal on a new Gibson 335 Dot today at a local music store. Didn't expect to walk in and buy a guitar so taking the night to think about it - and watch videos. That Clapton woman tone is incredible... I play a lot of blues rock so seems like this guitar is right up my alley. I've always thought it is a beautiful looking piece! I had the Epiphone Dot in the past briefly and thought it was cool, this is another animal.

[Rogata_Dusza]

About six months ago, I bought from Andertons Music Co. Gibson SG Standard Limited Edition in shell pink with the same T-Type pickups. It looks and most importantly sounds fantastic! I only replaced the tuners with Gotoh SD90-MGT Vintage Style locking tuning keys. Greetings from Poland... 🤘

[GPLP]

Great demo video! Finally got one last year and love it. The Calibrated T-Type pickups are really sweet. BTW, nice playing too!

[revelationsoundstudio]

Good review. How do the pickups compare to Burst Busters?

[jsauce]

Picked up the Jim James 335. Sounds like heaven

[msaintpc]

Excellent video, killer guitar playing my friend. I'm subscribing to your channel.

[TheHamebusk]

Was your "dirt" demo played thru a pedal or staight into the Fillmore?

[josephliptak]

Alvin Lee attempted to change the world with his 335. Closest anyone came.

[jeffmclowry]

Mine is supposed to arrive day after tomorrow. I hope mine is as pretty as this one and plays as well are you are describing in this video. Never purchased a guitar this expensive before. Jitters....! lol

[joker]

I just looked at my serial #, I thought it looked familiar, I got the sister guitar off the Line. #35 lol

[jfar]

How do these t types PU compare to the old MHS (or other gibson PU like bustbukers)? thx

[john_air]

tone is subjective thing
many modern player will regard vintage gibson tone as"too hollow and have no power"
but that's what makes it vintage guitar as vintage guitar and makes them expanssive
in that regards this new 335 is mcu h modernish even more than the previous memphis dot reissue series
also while they are making the guitar look more like a 60's original
i don't know why they choose to change the sound closer to modern
maybe it's a new T-type pick up that makes it sound like such

[whimpypatrol]

I wanted to say that Filmore is the first amp voiced for a es335 in nearly 50 years, but the amp is more or less a clone of a '60s blackface fender super reverb or pro. Nothing new about that. So, nope, nobody has voiced an amp for an es335 since Howard Dumble built one (#102) for Robbon Ford. If you like es335s, just remember the boutique amp movement including at least one major modeling box (with tons of modeled amps) hates es335s. (I don't know why). And despite all the classic 1960s Fenders originally voiced by Leo to include Gibson es335s (the competition's guitars), the modern modeled version of them does not like es335s. There should be some discrimination laws against that. If I could call the police, Ghostbusters or the IRS on them I would.

[Mr_TelephoneMan]

I have one of these for sale. Inbox me if interested