Gibson ES-335 50s Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar – Vintage Natural

Gibson ES-335 50s Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar – Vintage Natural

The Gibson ES-335 50s revives the timeless character of the earliest ES-335 models, delivering authentic late-’50s style, feel, and tone in a beautifully crafted semi-hollow guitar. Built with a solid maple centreblock, this classic design combines the warmth and airy resonance of a hollowbody with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody. Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the ES-335 50s captures the unmistakable visual appeal and tonal personality that made the original models so legendary.

A mahogany neck with a substantial Rounded C profile offers a satisfyingly vintage experience, while the bound rosewood fretboard with acrylic dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets provides smooth and expressive playability. Loaded with Gibson Alnico 3 Custombucker pickups, the ES-335 50s delivers the articulate warmth, woody midrange, and clarity of the most sought-after late-’50s PAF humbuckers. Hand-wired controls, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece, and Vintage Deluxe tuners complete the vintage-inspired specification.

Authentic ES-335 semi-hollow design

The ES-335 50s stays true to the original formula that made the ES-335 one of the most influential electric guitars ever produced. Its layered maple/poplar/maple body creates a resonant, airy voice with excellent sustain and articulation, while the solid maple centreblock reduces unwanted feedback and adds extra focus to the tone. This construction gives the guitar its famously versatile sound, capable of handling jazz, blues, classic rock, indie, and modern styles with ease. Finished with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the ES-335 50s captures the refined vintage aesthetics of the earliest “dot neck” ES-335 models introduced in 1958.

Custombucker vintage tone

At the heart of the ES-335 50s lies a pair of Gibson Custombucker pickups loaded with Alnico 3 magnets. These pickups are carefully voiced to recreate the warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of the original late-’50s Patent Applied For humbuckers that helped define the sound of countless classic recordings. The bridge pickup delivers punchy attack and articulate midrange bite, while the neck pickup produces smooth sustain and rich harmonic depth. Together, they create a highly responsive tonal palette that reacts beautifully to picking dynamics and amplifier settings. Hand-wired volume and tone controls allow precise shaping of your sound while preserving maximum clarity and character.

Comfortable vintage-inspired feel

The mahogany neck features a Rounded C profile that recreates the fuller, more substantial feel of early ES-335 necks. It sits comfortably in the hand while offering excellent support for rhythm work and expressive lead playing. The bound rosewood fretboard adds a smooth and refined playing surface, while the 12-inch radius and medium jumbo frets provide effortless playability across the entire neck. Acrylic dot inlays reinforce the understated vintage aesthetic, and the set-neck construction enhances sustain and resonance for a lively and responsive playing experience.

Premium Gibson hardware

Every component on the ES-335 50s has been selected to deliver dependable performance while maintaining authentic vintage style. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece maximise sustain and precise intonation, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons work alongside the Graph Tech nut to provide excellent tuning stability. Black Top Hat knobs with silver inserts and the ’59-style five-ply long pickguard complete the classic look, adding period-correct detail throughout the instrument. Supplied with a Gibson hardshell case and accessory kit, the ES-335 50s is a beautifully crafted modern recreation of one of Gibson’s most iconic semi-hollow designs.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: ES-335

• Body Style: Semi-Hollow Body

• Body Material: Maple/Poplar/Maple

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Centerblock: Solid Maple

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Rounded C

• Neck Joint: Glued-In Set Neck

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (304.8 mm)

• Scale Length: 24.75″ (628.7 mm)

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Type: Medium Jumbo

• Nut Material: Graph Tech

• Inlays: Acrylic Dot

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Stop Bar

• Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

• Pickup Covers: Nickel

• Plastic Parts: Black

• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3

• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

• Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit Included

• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case Included

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