Gibson ES-335 50s Semi Hollowbody Guitar with Case
$3,499.00
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If you've ever wanted to travel back to 1958 for a legendary guitar, you can save the plutonium. The Gibson ES-335 ‘50s delivers the look, feel, and tone of the original "dot neck" semi-hollowbody, but without the vintage price tag. It masterfully bridges the gap between warm acoustic resonance and solidbody sustain, creating a versatile instrument ready for any genre.
A Body Built for Tone (and Not Feeding Back)
Hollowbody guitars sound amazing right up until they squeal like a startled pig in front of a cranked amplifier. Gibson solved this issue in the late '50s, and this reissue keeps that brilliant acoustic architecture intact. You get all the woody, organic warmth of a hollow instrument along with the polite, feedback-fighting manners of a solidbody.
Three-Ply Tonewood Magic: Crafted from a blend of maple, poplar, and maple, the thinline body provides a bright, resonant acoustic foundation that breathes dynamically with every strum.
Solid Maple Centerblock: This genius piece of timber runs directly through the center of the guitar, anchoring the hardware, increasing your sustain, and stopping unwanted stage feedback in its tracks.
Vintage Nitro Finish: A gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer lets the wood age gracefully and breathe naturally, ensuring your guitar will only look and sound better as the years roll on.
Grab a Hand of History
While skinny necks are great for speed metal, you need something more substantial for heavy chords and aggressive blues bends. The '50s neck on the ES-335 feels like a firm handshake — solid, comfortable, and a throwback to the golden era of guitar building.
Substantial Rounded C-Profile: Carved from solid mahogany, this chunky '50s neck profile fills your hand perfectly, reducing cramping and fatigue during long studio sessions.
Bound Rosewood Fretboard: Smooth, warm, and topped with 22 medium jumbo frets, this fingerboard offers effortless playability for massive bends and complex jazz chords alike.
Classic Acrylic Dot Inlays: Keeping true to the original 1958 "dot neck" aesthetic, these simple, elegant markers guide your way without cluttering up the beautiful rosewood fretboard.
PAF-Style Punch and Precision
The secret sauce of the late '50s Gibson sound lies heavily in the electronics, and this guitar is wired to deliver the goods. It serves up those highly sought-after, slightly under-wound humbucker tones that can purr like a kitten or bite like a junkyard dog, depending entirely on your pick attack.
Custombucker Pickups: Loaded with Alnico 3 magnets, these humbuckers faithfully recreate the creamy, dynamic, and articulate sound of original late-'50s Patent Applied For pickups.
Hand-Wired Controls: Independent 500k volume and tone pots allow you to dial in your exact tonal flavor, giving you total control over the warmth and high-end bite of each pickup.
Rock-Solid Hardware: An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece provide massive resonance, while Vintage Deluxe tuners with a Graph Tech nut keep your tuning incredibly stable.
A Timeless Classic, Reborn
For guitarists who obsess over the specific feel and tonal magic of late- 50s instruments, the Gibson ES-335 ‘50s is a dream realized. It captures the authentic vibe of the guitar that defined decades of blues, rock, and jazz, wrapped up in a reliable, gig-ready package. Grab this ES-335, plug into a great tube amp, and enjoy a piece of history that is built specifically for the modern stage.
Gibson ES-335 ‘50s Features:
Recreates the core design and character of the original 1958 ES‑335
Semi‑hollow thinline body with three‑ply maple/poplar/maple and maple centerblock
Improved sustain and feedback resistance without losing classic ES‑335 resonance
Mahogany neck with full Rounded C profile for an authentic ’50s playing feel
Bound rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and dot inlays
Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets for late‑’50s PAF‑style tone
Hand‑wired 500k volume and tone controls with three‑way toggle switching
ABR‑1 Tune‑O‑Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece for sustain and precision
Vintage Deluxe tuners with Graph Tech nut for stable, reliable tuning
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish with period‑correct hardware and Gibson hardshell case
Absolutely. The solid maple centerblock effectively fights feedback at high volumes, making it perfect for overdrive and distortion. The ES-335 has been a prominent staple in rock and roll for over six decades.
The ES-335 50s features a chunky Rounded C mahogany neck that offers a much fuller grip. In contrast, the 60s models typically feature a slimmer taper for players who prefer less wood in their hands.
This guitar comes loaded with dual Custombucker pickups featuring Alnico 3 magnets. These are specifically designed and wound to replicate the warm, articulate tone of original late-1950s PAF humbuckers.
Yes, every Gibson ES-335 ‘50s includes a premium Gibson hardshell case. This ensures your investment stays entirely safe during transport and storage between your gigs.
The guitar features hollow wings to promote acoustic resonance, but incorporates a solid maple block running directly down the center of the body. This hybrid construction gives you the warmth of an acoustic with the sustain of a solidbody.