Gibson ES335

John_P

Don't ignore the 330 and other variations-  I was looking for a 345 and ended with a 330 that is an outstanding guitar. 

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John_P said:

Don't ignore the 330 and other variations-  I was looking for a 345 and ended with a 330 that is an outstanding guitar. 

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John_P

fretfinder said:

John_P said:

Don't ignore the 330 and other variations-  I was looking for a 345 and ended with a 330 that is an outstanding guitar. 

Do you like feedback? 

It hasn't been anything like the issue I had worried about and I play with some very loud bands.    

Rowby1

Heritage H-535 

A lot more guitar, built in Gibsons old factory, for a lot less money. 

Depends how important having Gibson on the head is?

BigLicks67

Sporky said:

I think it's worth clarifying what you mean by a 335.

The answer may be different if you mean  a Gibson 33t, or of you mean a 335 style guitar...

For the sake of clarity I'm referring to Gibson ES335's, not other brands.

If it was my money I'd probably settle for SA2200 but 'she who must be obeyed' insists on buying a Gibbo.

57Deluxe

impmann said:

AndyR said:

I have a satin 335 too. One in trans-black (2011, I think). I've since polished it a bit.

It is gorgeous, but I didn't have much experience of different 335s when I bought it. I loved it and I could afford it... that was about it (oh yeah, and the wife was away on holiday!). I think I lucked out, though, feel-wise and sound-wise, having played others since.

It seems, if you get a nice one, the main difference is the satin finish and no binding on the neck. I have played a more recent faded cherry one, though, that was nowhere near (for me) the guitar mine is. Felt distinctly "cheaper". The finish on mine seems a fair bit thicker, always felt as "warm" as a full finish does, and has polished up nicely (in fact the neck did it from me just playing, so I decided to do the whole thing). The one I played the other day felt dry/cold.

Personally, if budget was over £2K, I would be passing the satin finishes by.

One last thing - I definitely think you need to try the guitar you're going to get, if possible. In my hands, semis seem even more variable than solid-bodied guitars. I've tried two apparently the same, one seemed too bright for my tastes, one seemed too mellow. When you get one you like, though... WOW

My satin 335 has binding - one thing I'm not fussed about, as it feels a little square shouldered for my tastes... one day I may get that looked at.

But I definitely agree with your last paragraph...

think outside the box...

absolutpepper

What about a Lucille second hand?

SunDevil

Rowby1 said:

Heritage H-535 

A lot more guitar, built in Gibsons old factory, for a lot less money. 

Depends how important having Gibson on the head is?

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I've just 'upgraded' from a 335 Memphis to an H535

The 335 was great, the Heritage is the Mutt's Nuts