Epiphone ES-335 Figured Blueberry Burst IBG

A Reimagined ES-335 in the Inspired by Gibson Collection

This Epiphone ES-335 Figured revisits one of the most iconic designs in the history of the electric guitar. Introduced in the late 1950s, the ES-335 established a formula that has become a timeless classic: the comfort of a thinline guitar, the elegance of an archtop and the versatility of a model capable of moving across genres without losing its identity.
In this Figured Blueberry Burst version, Epiphone gives it a more refined visual presence thanks to a particularly striking figured maple veneer set against a deep gloss finishing. As part of the Inspired by Gibson range, this model is aimed at players looking for the spirit of the 335 combined with modern construction, a more expressive aesthetic and genuine versatility both on stage and in the studio.

A Versatile Semi-Hollow for Progressing, Playing and Recording

The Epiphone ES-335 Figured is suitable for a wide range of musicians. Intermediate guitarists will find it to be a serious, inspiring guitar that is complete enough to grow with them over time. More experienced players will appreciate its tonal flexibility, playing comfort and highly balanced response with different amplifiers and effects.
Its musical territory is broad: soulful blues, modern jazz, soul, pop, indie, country, vintage rock and moderate hard rock. Thanks to its 3-way selector and two volume as well as two tone controls, it allows you to move quickly from a round neck pickup sound to a more energetic bridge attack, with highly musical combinations available in the middle position.

The ES-335 Sound: Clear Attack, Woody Warmth and Controlled Sustain

The tonal personality of this guitar comes first and foremost from its semi-hollow construction. The 5-ply maple and poplar body delivers definition, responsiveness and a well-shaped high end, while the semi-hollow structure adds air, fullness and more lively harmonic dimension than a traditional solid-body guitar. The maple center block plays an essential role here: it enhances sustain, stabilizes the attack and reduces feedback at high volume.
The two Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers deliver a generous, full and nuanced tonal range. The neck pickup produces smooth, singing tones rich in mids, ideal for open chords, blues lines and softer jazz sounds. The bridge pickup offers more bite, presence and precision, perfect for cutting through a mix without becoming harsh.
The electronics, with two volume controls, two tone controls and a 3-way selector, allow for precise tonal shaping. You can roll back a tone control slightly to thicken a clean sound, balance both pickups for a more scooped and articulate register, or push the bridge pickup for more response with crunch tones. This is a particularly convincing semi-hollow electric guitar for musicians who want an expressive instrument without being limited to a single style.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This ES-335 Figured comes with a premium gig bag, a real advantage for transport and storage. You can also pair it with confidence with an electric guitar strap, a 6.35 mm jack cable, a chromatic tuner and a 6-string electric guitar string set. An electric guitar stand is also a practical addition for keeping it close at hand at home or in the studio.

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	Blue
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Nickel
Nbrs of frets	22

Type	semi-hollow electric guitar	Number of frets	22
Format	ES-335	Fret type	Medium Jumbo
Body style	semi-hollow body	Inlays	dots
Body material	5-ply maple and poplar	Nut	Graph Tech
Veneer	figured maple	Key binding	single-ply
Internal center block	maple	Headstock	Kalamazoo style
Binding	single-ply on the top and back	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Body finishing	gloss varnish	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Construction	set neck	Tuning machines	Epiphone Deluxe
Profile	Medium C	Hardware finishing	nickel
Neck material	mahogany	Pickup covers	nickel
Key	rosewood	Knobs	Black Top Hats with silver inserts
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Plastics	Black
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm