Gibson ES333 Memphis Series Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

490R and 498T humbuckers. 1960 Slim Taper neck. With deluxe gig bag.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

back to product page
Write a Review:
 

"Serious guitar, won't break the budget."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Feature:
Doesn't have or need "features." Tone pots could be have more fine adjustment in their range. Tuners are nice.

Quality:
Finish somewhat uneven, but I expected this for the price. Bridge is set up kind of high off the top, but action is low. Intonation needed adjustment (out of the box) and is not perfect but I can live with it: slightly more disonance at the third fret than other guitars I've owned. Lower price (than 335) was well worth it.

Value:
Very close to a no-brainer for someone looking for a semi-hollow, especially for day-in-day-out work.

Desirability:
Hope it DOESNT have sex appeal. Love the sound, don't care about the looks, except for a finish that will protect it and I won't know until I've had it a few years.

Sound:
Definitely comparable to a 335; just a shade less full in the lower frequencies. Very nice on the upper frets. Sustain is excellent. Nice contrast between the pickups. Play through Rivera R-55 with Fultone FullDrive 2 and assorted Boss effects. Wide range of very expressive sounds useful for everything from jazz to jangly folk to blues to rock.

Support:
No idea.

Overall:
Will play this until it wears out. Nice contrast to my Tele.

Did you find this review helpful?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 
Thanks for your opinion!
 
 
 

Gibson ES-333 Memphis Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Desirability:
Both!!!!!

Sound:
It would be like trying to improve on a painting by Michael-Angelo! It sounds as good as any guitar I've ever played. The body is a tried and true design and has absolutely the finest tonal quality.AAAA+

Did you find this review helpful?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 
Thanks for your opinion!