Epiphone ES-335 Cherry IBG

A Classic Semi-Hollow in the Inspired by Gibson Collection

The Epiphone ES-335 Cherry follows in the footsteps of a design that has been a staple since the late 1950s. Its ES-335 format has made its mark on electric guitar history by offering a rare balance between the fullness of a semi-hollow body and the stability of a more focused and controlled guitar.
As part of the Inspired by Gibson range, this version retains the features that have made the model so successful while combining them with modern construction and proven components. It is aimed at guitarists looking for the aesthetics, touch and spirit of an ES-335 without compromising on everyday reliability.

An ES-335 Designed for Versatile Musicians

This guitar is particularly well suited to intermediate to advanced guitarists, but it remains fully accessible to a motivated beginner looking to invest in a serious, evolving instrument. Its Rounded C neck, comfortable radius and highly musical response make it enjoyable for both chordal playing and more expressive phrases.
When it comes to styles, the ES-335 Cherry excels in blues, jazz, soul, pop, indie and classic rock. It delivers rich, airy clean tones, as well as thick, singing and defined overdrive. This is the kind of guitar players tend to keep for years because it adapts to a wide range of playing situations, both at home and on stage.

A Full, Warm and Dynamic Tone

The sonic personality of this Epiphone ES-335 is first and foremost shaped by its 5-ply maple and poplar semi-hollow body. This construction adds air around the note, beautiful openness in the midrange and a more lively sense of resonance than a traditional solid-body guitar. The maple center block, meanwhile, enhances sustain and helps control unwanted feedback at high volume.
The glued mahogany neck contributes to the density of the midrange, while the rosewood key slightly softens the attack and provides a rounder feel under the fingers. The result is a highly sought-after balance: tight lows, singing mids and present highs without harshness.
The two Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers then shape the instrument's final character. In the neck position, the tone is velvety, deep and expressive, ideal for jazz chords, blues leads or lush clean sounds. In the bridge position, the attack becomes more immediate and incisive, perfect for cutting through a mix or pushing a tube amp into a lively crunch.
The combination of the 3-way selector, two volume controls and two tone controls makes it possible to fine-tune the response of each pickup. This electronics setup offers genuine versatility, allowing you to move from a woody, mellow sound to a more biting texture without losing the warm character inherent to the ES-335 format.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

A 6.35 mm guitar cable is the most obvious accessory for using the instrument straight away. A strap compatible with standard strap buttons is also suitable for playing while standing. For storage at home, a stand for an electric or semi-hollow guitar is recommended, while the included premium gig bag provides effective protection during transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Poplar, Maple
Category	Hollow body	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Nickel
Nbrs of frets	22

Type	semi-hollow electric guitar	Scale length	24.75 inches / 628.65 mm
Format	ES-335	Nut	Graph Tech
Body style	semi-hollow	Headstock	Kalamazoo-style
Body material	5-ply maple and poplar	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Center block	solid maple	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Binding	single-ply on the top and back	Tuning machines	Grover Rotomatic
Body finishing	gloss	Hardware finishing	nickel
Neck construction	set neck	Pickup covers	nickel
Neck material	mahogany	Plastic parts	Black
Profile	Rounded C	Control knobs	Black Top Hats with silver inserts
Key	rosewood	Neck pickup	Alnico Classic PRO
Key binding	single-ply	Bridge pickup	Alnico Classic PRO
Inlays	Dot	Configuration	2 humbucking pickups
Number of frets	22	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Selector switch	3-way
Radius	12 inches / 304.8 mm	Potentiometers	CTS