Atop his Herculean success as a solo artist, Warren Haynes was a key member of three legendary bands -- The Greatful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, and his own Gov't Mule. Through this formative rock and blues work, Haynes has displayed a tone and style that have set him apart as one of the most distinctive and accomplished players out there today -- and he's done it all on his beloved Gibson electric guitars.

The Gibson Warren Haynes 1961 ES-335 pays tribute to this artist's achievements. It captures the best of the iconic early "Dot Neck" ES-335 in a guitar that both players and collectors alike will want to make their own. From its gently worn Vintage Cherry VOS finish, to the light patina of its nickel hardware, this vintage-spec ES-335 totally looks the part. Thanks to select tone woods, period-correct construction, and BurstBucker 1 and 2 PAF recreations, it feels and sounds like one too.

The original ES-335 was virtually an overnight success upon its release in 1958. By 1961 -- the last year of the "Dot Necks" -- it was recognized as one of the most versatile electric guitars available anywhere, as it was adept at everything from blues, to jazz, to rock, to country. The Warren Haynes 1961 ES-335 employs the original semi-hollow body construction for depth and resonance, and a solid maple center block to aid sustain and combat feedback. From its "Mickey Mouse-ears" body shape, to the comfortable feel of its early-'60s neck profile, it's a guitar that will inspire you… read more to make music too -- no matter what genre you play. read less