Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass (with Case)

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Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass (with Case), Faded Cherry Vintage Gloss
Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass (with Case), Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass (with Case), Faded Cherry Vintage Gloss Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Bass (with Case), Vintage Sunburst Gloss
It's back! With a gorgeously detailed, fully bound semi-hollow body and dual humbucking pickups, the full-scale Gibson ES-335 bass delivers rich, warm tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Handcrafted quality Masterfully built by expert luthiers
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
An old classic revisited First ES-335-style bass in over 40 years
Maple center block Great sustain, expressive harmonics and growl

The Gibson ES-335 Bass Guitar is back after 40 years! Previously only available on the highest-priced end of the vintage rack, this unique design is once again being hand-built at Gibson's legendary Memphis, Tennessee factory. The Gibson ES-335 bass is built to the original carving specifications, and updates the electronics with a pair of warm, crisp humbuckers. If you're considering adding the unique sound and playability of a semi-hollowbody to your bass rig, now may finally be the right time.

Carved to Original Specs

The neck on the Gibson ES-335 electric bass is carved from a single piece of quarter-sawn maple, in a contemporary 34-inch scale length. You'll find this incredibly comfortable neck set with an all-rosewood fingerboard, and inlaid on 8 frets with traditional white dot inlays. There are stainless steel frets with clear access up through the 17th position.

The ES-335 is one of the most storied electric guitar body shapes ever. This edition is cut to the exact original body specs, with all-maple arched top and sides, and the 1961-style maple centerblock that imparts it with maximal punch and sustain.

New Pickups and Position Placement

You'll notice that the higher pickup on the ES-335 bass is in more of a "middle" position than a typical "neck" position. This gives this upper pickup far more definition and makes it a lot more useful musically. Meanwhile, the humbucker in the bridge position instantly delivers that big percussive sound characteristic… read more of Gibson's semi-hollowbody basses. With such thoughtfully re-conceived pickup design, you'll find a world of tones to explore via the 3-way toggle switch, and the separate Volume and Tone pots on each pickup.

A Classic Look Throughout

The pickups are chrome-covered, giving them a traditional look that matches the chrome tuning pegs on the vintage-style headstock. A classic Gibson 3-point bridge keeps your intonation solid while you savor the unique experience of playing this gorgeous instrument.

Features:

- All-Maple Body
- 1961-Style Maple Centerblock
- 34-inch Scale Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Traditional Style Peghead
- White Fingerboard Inlays
- Humbucking Pickups with Chrome Covers
- Gibson 3-point Bridge
- Bound Body
- 100 percent American Made in Memphis, TN read less

- All-Maple Body
- 1961-Style Maple Centerblock
- 34-inch Scale Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Traditional Style Peghead
- White Fingerboard Inlays
- Humbucking Pickups with Chrome Covers
- Gibson 3-point Bridge
- Bound Body
- 100 percent American Made in Memphis, TN

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Gibson ES-335 Electric Bass (with Case)

The Gibson ES-335 Bass Guitar is back and better than ever! The ES-335 style bass has not been produced in over 40 years, making this a very exciting instrument for semi-hollowbody bass fans everywhere. Gibson gives this bass a scale length of 34 inches, and full-size dual humbuckers to complement the long scale. The ES-335's semi-hollow body produces full yet well-defined tones.

Features:

- 100 percent American Made in Memphis, TN
- Bound Body
- 34-inch Scale, Rosewood Fingerboard on a Maple Neck
- Traditional Style Peghead and Fingerboard Inlays
- Traditional ES-335 Body Style with 1961 Style Maple Centerblock
- Humbucking Pickups with Chrome Cover

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted January 20, 2014 by Fred G in Norman, OK

"Gibson ES-335 Electric Bass"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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If you want a bass that isn't heavy but has an awesome sound - this is it. Looks great, sounds great, and has that really nice feel when you play it. I can't say enough good things about this bass. I have a Warwick, Fender custom shop jazz bass, Les Paul gold top bass, Martin acoustic, and others but this is rapidly becoming my favorite.

Musical Background:

I've been playing for 25 years

Musical Style:

rock
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