Gibson ES-335 Memphis Series Dot Reissue Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar (with Case)

With the introduction of the iconic ES-335 in 1958, Gibson invented the semi-hollowbody electric guitar. Uniting the best in the hollowbody tradition with solidbody performance and innovation, Gibson created a new paradigm which offered players the ideal combination of familiar archtop looks and powerful solidbody performance. Gibson provided an entirely new playing experience, the tone and quality of which has continued to inspire blues, rock, and jazz musicians ever since. The ES-335 Memphis Dot Reissue is a fine example of Gibson's storied legacy of creating the world's premier semi-hollowbody guitars. Recreating some of the most sought-after instruments from the ES-335's earliest release, the ES-335 Memphis Dot Reissue captures all the ingenuity and character that have endeared this guitar to players for decades.

Expertly Crafted in Memphis, Tennessee

Each Gibson ES-335 Memphis Series Dot is built by Gibson's master craftsmen in their Memphis facility. The Dot employs choice maple for its back and sides, supplying a warm ringing tone through the entire guitar. The maple body is richly complemented by the use of harder mahogany for the neck and dot-inlaid rosewood for the fingerboard. Like all semi-hollowbody guitars, the Dot Reissue contains a solid piece of wood in the middle of the body which enables that classic Gibson sustain, while the dual '57 humbuckers project all the clean and warm tone that ES-335 enthusiasts crave.

And All that Jazz

Though well-known for its musical versatility, the ES-335 has always found its most common home playing jazz. With the Memphis Series Dot Reissue, the inclusion of two genuine '57 Classic humbuckers provide the full-balanced tone -- from resonant lows to well-defined highs -- that has made this guitar a mainstay on the jazz scene since its introduction. For a classic jazz feel, the neck is made with a 1960 slim-taper profile which enhances the overall playability and enables seamless gliding up and down the entire fretboard. It's not only the lush tone of the ES-335 that has made this a favorite of Jazz greats such as Larry Carlton; it's the smooth playability and extreme comfort afforded by the elegant body design and slim neck profile.

Features:

- Classic ES-335 semi-hollowbody design
- Gibson '57 Classic humbucker pickups providing fully balanced jazz tones
- Maple body with mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard
- Vintage dot inlays
- Crafted by master builders in Gibson's Memphis factory
- Included Gibson hardshell case

From T-Bone Walker and Freddie King to Chuck Berry and Blink 182's Tom DeLonge, players from every genre have made the ES-335 as their go-to instrument for outstanding tone and playability. The Gibson ES-335 Memphis Series Dot Reissue recreates a classic iteration of the timeless model for an absolutely outstanding guitar playing experience. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.

Body: Figured or Plain Laminated Maple top back and rims, Maple center block

Neck/Profile: Mahogany/1960 slim taper

Fingerboard/Inlay: Rosewood/Dot

Scale/Nut Width: 24-3/4 in./1-11/16 in.

Binding: Single-ply top, back and fingerboard

Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR/Stopbar

Hardware: Nickel

Pickups: 2 x '57 Classic humbuckers

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch

Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Plain Cherry

Shipping Weight: 23 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Plain Ebony

Shipping Weight: 34 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Plain Vintage Sunburst

Shipping Weight: 23 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Figured Cherry

Shipping Weight: 23 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 7 in

Figured Light Burst

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Figured Triple Burst

Shipping Weight: 23 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Figured Vintage Sunburst

Shipping Weight: 21 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 7 in

Figured Antique Natural

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 8 in

Product Description

The ES-335 brought hollowbody tradition and solidbody performance together in 1958, and it is still one of the all-time classic guitar designs. Gibson invented the semi-hollowbody electric guitar in 1958, offering players the perfect combination of traditional archtop looks and powerful solidbody performance. The original ES-335 was soon joined by the ES-345, with additional ornamentation and features. Today's ES-335 and ES-345 continue to provide the tone and the look that inspires musicians in blues, rock and jazz.