Advantages: works like a horse! Disadvantages: expensive, prone to headstock breaks
One thing you'll hear musicians say about the GibsonES range of guitars is that they never let you down. Its a real workhorse, both on stage and in the studio. It combines the best of both acoustic and solid body designs, with a solid maple block placed inside to control unwanted feedback from the semi acoustic that still remains one of the slimmest around.
These models aren't just for jazz guitarists (BB King plays one, as does Bernard Butler!)
but many have fallen into the hands of those who play on the outside, their classic golden tone coming from a couple of 1957 PAF Gibson humbuckers, their thin tapered necks inspiring you to go further than ever. there are many more expensive guitars, but few have been worked as hard!
price - from £1899
Body:
Top wood: Maple
Back wood: Maple
*Other: Maple rims
Dimensions: 16" (W ...
Advantages: Real Gibson Quality Disadvantages: Heart Stopping price tag
A colleague at work has one of these.
Having fallen into a conversation about our axes and telling him about my Les Paul it was inevitable that we would end up round his house jamming and trying out each other's instruments.
The SG Special is a budget version of the SG Standard but over £300 cheaper. The differences? Chrome hardware, dot fret markers instead of trapezoid, a soft gig bag instead of the hard case, no pickup covers and no binding on the neck or body.
Otherwise there is no difference. The build quality, materials, electricals and finish are 100% Gibson.
She is a fine looking machine and a dream to play. The SG was Gibson's answer to the criticism that the Les Paul is too heavy.
The SG body is thinner and lighter, although later Les Pauls like mine are considerably lighter than the old school ones ...
Advantages: plays like no other guitar I have ever owned Disadvantages: Damned Expensive
lay, unmarked by fingerprints, metalwork gleaming, I felt like Harry Potter when he unwrapped his Firebolt for the first time.
The first thing I noticed when I lifted my baby from the case is that Gibson have done something about the weight. Their solid mahogany bodies all sound good but can lead to aching shoulders and the odd pulled muscle if you aren't fit.
The LP Studio has cavities routed into the body to relieve the weight. In my opinion they also enhance the tone of the instrument.
I switched on my tuner and plucked a string. Amazingly 5 out of 6 strings were still in tune after courier delivery. I strummed a few chords. Bliss!
The body is in a Worn Cherry colour. with trapezoid fret markers, so much more classy than those round dots!
The two Gibson Humbucker Pickups live up to their reputation, giving a full ...
ES-335 Dot, 1959 ES-335 Dot Reissue Electric Guitar
Type
Guitars, Electric Guitar
Genre
Electric Guitars
Subgenre
Left Handed; 6 String
Manufacturer
Gibson
Header / Model
ES-335 Dot
Manufacturer's product description
The Gibson ES-335 DOT 6-String Left Handed Electric Guitar, Antique Natural Finish, Nickel Hardware inc case. Classic guitar design with \'57 Classic humbucker tone, supreme, fast and comfortable playability. The Gibson ES-335 DOT has one of the all-time classic guitar designs. The ES335 brought hollowbody tradition and solidbody performance together in 1958. It has a Curly Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate on the top, back, and rims, which are joined with a single solid maple center block. A mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. Two \'57 Classic humbuckers translate the body\'s natural resonance into haunting jazz tones or searing distorted leads. The 1960s slim taper neck profile is very fast and comfortable while the bound top and back, plus Grover tuners, nickel hardware, and Pearloid Dot inlays make this guitar a comfort to play and watch. Todays Gibson ES335 continues to provide the tone and the look that inspires musicians in blues, rock and jazz. Includes Gibson hardshell case. The main features of the Gibson ES-335 DOT include: Classic guitar design with \'57 Classic humbucker tone, supreme, fast and comfortable playability for left handers Maple top, back, and rims One-piece mahogany neck 22 fret, bound rosewood fingerboard Bound top and back 1960s slim taper neck profile Nickel hardware Pearloid Dot inlays 24.75 inch scale length 1.6875 inch nut width ABR Bridge Stopbar tailpiece Black top-hat knobs Grover Tuners 57 Classic neck and bridge humbuckers 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector switch Gibson hardshell case included with this guitar
