The GREATEST Guitar Ever Made? | ES-335 | Friday Fretworks

[killiangarvey]

I met Chris this week purely by chance. We chatted for an hour over a drink. I can confirm that the guy is absolutely as nice and thoughtful as he seems on his videos. His passion for the instrument is so inspiring and of course he’s a masterful guitarist. I suspect there is no guitarist out there who has a better touch when it comes to passing notes. Please keep the content coming and I’m so excited to see what is next for this guy

[infinitfy]

Chris, it has been a long time since a guitarist has made my face pucker, eyes squint, and body contort all while you feel tears welling up, and the only release is that next cathartic way you Chris choose to phrase that next run. Man thank you so much. Don’t stop! Come back to the states please and thank you!

[trwsandford]

An ES 335, and a Telecaster. That is all I need for an electric guitar.

[LennyJohnson]

Superb playing as ever - brilliant outro (and you were the best band at Merthyr Rising by a country mile!!)

[Gtrmanify]

526 to 719 is some of the most tasteful tuneful playing i have heard. on level with all the masters

[mark]

Alex Lifeson's a big fan who was, when I was growing up, my hero. He's just sold his 355 at auction (£380, 000). His first main guitar was a sunburst '68 335 which was damaged at a gig. I think he still has it. I once got to play a chap's early 70's 345 through a Roland space echo. La Villa Strangiato was first, of course!

[arjenharsta]

I absolutely love your playing, so vivid and creative. A pleasure to watch!

[chadhudson]

You can thank Hank Garland for the design and especially the playability of the 335. He’s the guy who worked with McCarty to design the 335 and also work the bugs out of the original design. Hank ended up with the prototype.

[russellnoland]

Always plays some of the tastiest licks on the web, never disappoints😀

[gimmeagig]

Hey Chris, I grew up in Germany but I moved to the US in 1979 when I was 22. English is my second language. So maybe that is why I am so aware of the fact that you not only have an impressive command over your guitar, but also the way you express yourself, using the English language, is equally astounding. There is something calming, lyrical and beautiful about the way you speak. You would be hard pressed to find anyone here in the US who could keep up with you. I am mainly a bass player but I love playing the guitar as well andI truly enjoy your videos.

[ozuidema]

Great vid. And yes, to me the 335 is the best guitar ever. Great tone, versatile, extremely comfortable to play, not too heavy, gorgeous looks. A 355 with Bigsby is still on my wishlist 😀.

[KevinMerinoCreations]

I am continually appreciative that you share with us your superpowers of being a superb musician and historian!👏👏👏

[mattd]

Clapton always at his best with a 335 in his hands!

[richardelson]

@5:27 that's one of the best demos I've ever seen of having a flexible approach to right hand technique, using and not using the plectrum. Top Stuff. and yes I'm a 335 fan,

[mattgilbert]

0:32 holy smokes!

This Buck kid should start playing the guitar for a living. He's got a future with the instrument...
:)

[cognoscenticycles]

An over driven humbucker in a hollow body seems to create otherworldly overtones that no other combination can match. Conjuring musical feedback from a 335 is pure magic.

[Wardell]

I've owned a 1980 Gibson ES 347 for roughly 23 years. I love this guitar.
I have other toys too.

[tjm]

The hell with the guitars...that's some damn fine playing.

[patriottothecore]

That second solo on the red 335 was to my ears way better than the intro part. Much more melodic which is what I prefer personally. It’s not how many notes you play but which notes you play. This is not a criticism of your playing which is always amazing, just my personal preference. I have a 335 (1980), LP (1979) and SG (1972) and love the sound of the 335 but I don’t really get on with it for reasons I can’t figure out. Weight is certainly one factor but not really the reason. I bought it second hand really cheaply and am loath to part with it. Oh well I guess my kids will inherit it. Love the channel - please keep them coming.

[DavidvdGulik]

I was hypnotised by Marty McFly when I saw Back to the Future as a little kid, and right then and there decided i wanted to play electric guitar. Years later, without connecting the dots, I gravitated towards a 335, bought one and didn't look back for 10 years. Added a Tele and I don't think I'll ever want anything more than those two