Gibson ES-335 Watermelon

For over six decades, the Gibson ES-335 has remained the gold standard in semi-hollowbody electric guitars, captivating musicians across every genre from its debut in 1958. This legendary instrument continues to set the benchmark for versatility, allowing players to seamlessly transition between rock, blues, country, and metal with equal prowess. Now available in striking custom colours, this ES-335 maintains all the qualities that have made it one of the world's most cherished electric guitars. The guitar's construction showcases Gibson's commitment to tonal excellence, featuring a layered maple/poplar/maple body paired with a solid maple centre block. This design creates the remarkable sustain, warmth, and resonant tone that defines the semi-hollowbody sound, while effectively controlling the feedback issues common in full hollowbody instruments. The mahogany neck features a comfortable Rounded C profile that suits a wide range of playing styles, topped with a rosewood fretboard sporting a 12" radius for effortless chord work and string bending. Premium appointments include 22 medium jumbo frets, acrylic dot inlays, and a Graph Tech nut working alongside Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons for superior tuning stability. The nickel-plated ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece provide the solid string anchoring that contributes to the ES-335's renowned sustain. Gibson's Calibrated T-Type humbucker pickups in both neck and bridge positions are hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls with 500k potentiometers and Orange Drop tone capacitors, controlled by stylish black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors and a three-way pickup selector switch. A Gibson hard-shell case is included for protection during transport.