The Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 is an iconic semi-hollowbody electric guitar that combines tradition, innovation and performance. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable quality, this high-end guitar is the brainchild of Gibson Custom Shop’s team of talented craftsmen. In this video, we’ll explore the unique features of the ES-335 series guitars and why they have become a popular choice for musicians around the world.

On the program:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:29 – Birth of the series: resolution of the feedback problem
• 1:06 – Body characteristics
• 2:01 – Neck characteristics
• 2:27 – 1959 ES335 demo
• 3:12 – Fun Fact: why the name?
• 4:04 – Presentation of the 1959 ES335
• 5:42 – 1961 ES335 Demo
• 5:57 – Presentation of the 1961 ES335
• 7:38 – Microphone characteristics
• 8:18 – 1961 ES335 Demo 2
• 8:42 – Presentation of the 1964 ES335
• 10:21 – 1964 ES335 demo
• 10:58 – Series scales
• 12:27 – Different shapes of boxes
• 13:10 – Conclusion

If you want to watch a summary of this video, we invite you to watch the short version: The Gibson ES335 series in 5 minutes flat .