New Gibson ES-335 models from the Original Collection and Murphy Lab go head to head | Guitar.com

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[briancarter]

Clicked for the guitars, stayed for the playing! Another great sounding demo Chris! Your tracks are superb and you give both guitars an equal shot. I thought the Murphy was a little more refined with a touch more clarity but I would buy the regular one because it too sounds good!

[Incuensuocha]

I recently bought a 2023 Cherry ES-335. I went to CME to check out a used 2013 model I saw they had listed. I tried it and liked it, but when I picked up a brand new one I realized just how much better the new models really are. The neck on the new one is a little chunkier and felt way better. The most surprising thing to me though is that I actually really liked how the T-type pickups sounded on this guitar as opposed to the 57 classics. And this from someone who likes 57 classics. Gibson is churning out some great stuff right now.

[WinforQuinn]

I have a production USA Gibson ES-335 in Vintage Burst. 2020 model I believe? Fantastic guitar all around and I'm very happy with the T-Type pickups.

[professorplates]

really nice playing! appreciate the comparison

[davidclark]

Nice video and sweet playing.. Would love to hear the comparison thru some vintage Fender and Marshall amps.

[benedekgabor.]

The tones are just as stellar as the playing. Awesome axes!

[Ziraffe]

Just listened again. Still like both a lot. The T-Types have more beef. Btw. did you adjust the pups to similar height !?

[JasonHobbsGuitarist]

I’ve had my Nashville 335 for about a year now, I absolutely love it. I usually buy custom shop Gibson guitars, I own a 59 historic and 61 Gibson les Paul “SG” and Gibson hummingbird. After playing the Nashville made ES 335 I was pleasantly surprised at the tone and quality. I bought the same one your using in the video and relic’d it myself. Polished the frets, and now it feels much like an old 335 and playing and sounds great. I love the thing.
Great playing man! Loved that little piece you put together.
I recently played a 59 es 335 custom shop, it edges out the Nashville a little in my opinion, I liked the neck profile a little more along with a nicer burst finish imo. That’s it. Tone wise through the right amp, these beasts do their job very well.
Great work Gibson! ✌️

[sanderthepinheads]

I own 3 Gibson CS guitars (LP Custom, LP Junior 57 and a 67 V) but this time I went for the USA figured ES335. The quality at Gibson (standards) has improved significantly, and I just find it a beautiful guitar for a reasonable price ( still paid 3450 eur, so not cheap!) A nice addition to my collection I think. Thanks for the Demo, nice playing

[guitarjules]

Love that track, it sounds so good on the hifi.

[stevedangerslifemusic]

Production is top, sounds amazing, very well produced !

[markgum]

The Bassy line on the Black were unbelievable, But the chime of the burst were wicked cool you better get both.

[attilahegedus]

Lovely sounds! Which QC amp model/capture did you use for the demo?

[Ziraffe]

Great A/B. Some would say the black M blends better - I state the burst is more distinct. Never underestimate the (new) T-type calibrated. They may not provide the quintessential 335 semi-jazzy sound 1 to 1 - but do so much else.
The heavy yet elegant piece of music from 2:47 and out is stellar. I got the vocal down immediately.
Let's culitivate the track and put out a 7 inch single.

[alexanderbrown]

It's impossible to find a production line es. Stores I go to are full of Murphy lab guitars. There are only so many lawyers and doctors who can afford Murphy. I'm a lawyer and I can barely afford a satin production es. Besides, who wants a new beat up guitar? Just my opinion. Beautiful playing.

[ivan_emege]

I love that 1959 Murphy Lab in ebony black, but is expensive and I don’t really like relic/checkered finished guitars.

[theleviathan]

That’s what I needed to hear. Thanks! By the way… I really like what you played for the examples. 👍🏼

[m.d.]

Hi Chris, the prices of "Custom Shop" guitars are already overrated especially for familiar brands.35+ years ago it was all "Standard" and we bought it in a regular music shop, they were expensive but not so much! Therefore, I would choose an "Original"!

[sasgo]

That’s so awesome… could you pls share that preset?

[tfrostelkhunter]

Follow up! I just made my dream come true with black Murphy lab as seen in this video! I’m pumped!