WTB Gibson CS 356, 336 or ES-359

Norlin4life

Hi, as per title I’m looking for a Gibson small body semi hollow. I’ve only just discovered these models and would love to add one to my collection. Do please get in touch if you have something you’d consider parting with. Cash waiting but also lots of interesting (mostly Gibson) guitars to offer in trade if preferred.

Dontgiveupyourdayjob

Not quite the same, but have you seen the ES-390 that @Hattigol is selling? Looks a beaut...

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/234498/fs-collings-360-lt-gibson-es-390-fender-cs-strat/p1 ;

imalrightjack

330 might fit the bill?

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/234516/fs-ft-gibson-es-330td-2018-in-vintage-burst-2-200#latest

Hattigol

Dontgiveupyourdayjob said:

Not quite the same, but have you seen the ES-390 that @Hattigol is selling? Looks a beaut...

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/234498/fs-collings-360-lt-gibson-es-390-fender-cs-strat/p1 ;

Thanks @Dontgiveupyourdayjob it's a lovely guitar. And small, as the OP, mentioned.

Still available - 21 watchers on Ebay so possibly not for long...

Norlin4life

Really lovely looking thing that, I’ll have to do a little research. I’m fairly new to these small body semi-hollows. I’m guessing it’s super lightweight @Hattigol ?

Hattigol

It is indeed. They are great little guitars.
Give me a shout if you need any more pics or info.

SRich

Dont discount the ES-339 or variants, centre blocked and sounds like a Les Paul / 335 cross.....

Mine's a favourite over my ES-335 and I dare say you'll save some £'s

Norlin4life

Any CS-356 fans around? I’ve not actually played one in person so would be great to hear some opinions on those vs the 339/359’s

stickyfiddle

18-year CS-336 owner here. I've heard the CS0359 has a unique narrow neck profile, but I've never played one. 

SRich

Norlin4life said:

Any CS-356 fans around? I’ve not actually played one in person so would be great to hear some opinions on those vs the 339/359’s

@Gassage used to have one I recall and I would imagine he could answer this quite eloquently

Zoonyboy

My mate is selling one through New Kings Road Vintage soon, it may appear this week, a cherry CS336. Nice guitar! Its not mine, but I have played it.

Norlin4life

Zoonyboy said:

My mate is selling one through New Kings Road Vintage soon, it may appear this week, a cherry CS336. Nice guitar! Its not mine, but I have played it.

Nice! Will keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the heads up