This great rendition of the beloved ES-335 adds a tactile Trans Black finish to all the elements that have made this guitar legendary. Introduced in 1958 as Gibson's first thinline archtop electric, the ES-335 has continued to win over legions of devoted players for 60 years. Featuring a beautifully resonant maple/poplar/maple body, quartersawn mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, and a pair of MHS II humbuckers, this vintage instrument puts out one-of-a-kind tone that is ideal for jazz and blues but can translate easily into rock as well. Many Sweetwater guitarists have fallen for the Gibson ES-335.

Legendary tone from alnico humbuckers
The pair of MHS II humbuckers in this Gibson Memphis ES-335 is ideal for tube amplifiers. Each with its own volume and tone controls, this ES-335's alnico pickups will let you dial in chiming country tones as easily as you dial in aggressive rock tones. The Alnico V magnets give you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from smooth jazz to dirty blues. And with an MTC Plus (Memphis Tone Circuit) handwired with 500k pots and Orange Drop capacitors, you'll have nearly endless tone-shaping control at your fingertips.

Handcrafted by Gibson
Nobody makes a semi-hollowbody guitar like Gibson. This superb ES-335 is handcrafted for quality craftsmanship you can count on, from a city that knows how blues should sound. Carefully selected maple and poplar tonewoods give the Gibson Memphis ES-335 its signature bark. And a carefully calipered body cavity with a solid centerblock gives it its controlled howl and haunting sustain, all while reducing onstage feedback.

Gibson Memphis ES-335 Satin Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
Maple/poplar/maple semi-hollowbody shouts, barks, and howls blues and rock
Centerblock design adds sustain and controls feedback
Specially calibrated MHS II humbucking pickups deliver vintage PAF-like tone
Rounded "C" neck profile with rolled binding and rosewood fingerboard
MTC Plus — 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch for a wide array of tone-shaping possibilities
Adjustable ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles enhances tone and playability
Grover Milk Bottle tuners keep you in tune onstage and in the studio
Classic pearloid dot inlays and mother-of-pearl headstock crown

Gibson SKU: ESDSBLNH1