Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst IBG

A Great Semi-Hollow Classic in the Gibson Spirit

With this ES-335, Epiphone brings one of the most influential silhouettes in electric guitar history back into the spotlight. A direct descendant of the concept introduced in the late 1950s, it features the semi-hollow format that shaped jazz, blues, soul, pop and rock. This version from the " Inspired by Gibson " collection is clearly aimed at guitarists looking for the look, tone and balance of a genuine ES-335, combined with modern, consistent and accessible manufacturing.
The Vintage Sunburst finishing perfectly highlights the curves of this iconic model and reinforces its highly traditional visual identity. Epiphone is not merely offering an aesthetic tribute here: the construction remains faithful to the original spirit, with a center block designed to preserve the harmonic openness of a semi-hollow guitar while providing greater stability at high volume. It is precisely this blend of heritage and contemporary reliability that makes this ES-335 such a desirable instrument.

A Versatile Semi-Hollow for Progressing, Recording and Performing Live

This guitar is equally suited to intermediate musicians looking to take the next step and experienced guitarists seeking an expressive semi-hollow without compromising on comfort. Its Rounded C neck feels welcoming for open chords, bluesy licks and accompaniment playing, while the 12" radius makes bends, singing phrasing and more modern soloing easier.
The Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst feels equally at home in jazz, blues, soul, classic rock, britpop, indie and even certain modern pop styles. Thanks to its two humbuckers and independent control layout, it easily moves from a round, mellow neck-pickup sound to a sharper attack from the bridge pickup. For guitarists who want a single instrument capable of covering a wide range of musical situations, it is a particularly coherent choice.

The ES-335 Sound: Woody Warmth, Precise Attack and Impressive Dynamics

The tonal character of this guitar first comes from its construction. The 5-ply maple and poplar body provides definition, a clear attack and excellent note sustain, while the solid maple center block enhances sustain and limits unwanted feedback when the volume is raised. The result is that highly sought-after balance between the airiness and depth of a semi-hollow body and the firmer response of a solid body.
The glued mahogany neck adds density to the midrange and contributes to the instrument's singing quality. Combined with the rosewood key, it provides a comfortable response under the fingers, with highs that never sound harsh and well-defined lows. This combination delivers a full, refined and lively sound, ideal for extended chords as well as more expressive melodic lines.
The two Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers complete the package with plenty of versatility. The neck pickup delivers round, velvety and enveloping tones, perfect for jazz, slow blues or warm arpeggios. The bridge pickup provides greater presence, bite and projection, making it ideal for rock riffs, incisive solos or more energetic rhythm parts. With the 3-way selector, 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls and CTS potentiometers, the guitar allows you to fine-tune its balance precisely, from silky cleans to dense, articulate crunch.

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

Type	ES-335-style semi-hollow electric guitar	Nut	Graph Tech
Body style	semi-hollow	Headstock	Kalamazoo-style
Body material	5-ply maple/poplar	Headstock ornamentation	mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson crown
Center block	solid maple	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Binding	single-ply on the top and back	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Body finishing	gloss lacquer	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Color of the model shown	Vintage Sunburst	Tuner buttons	Keystone-style
Construction	glued-in neck	Pickup covers	nickel
Neck wood	mahogany	Control knobs	Black Top Hats with silver inserts
Profile	Rounded C	Plastic parts	black
Key	rosewood	Neck pickup	Alnico Classic PRO humbucker
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Bridge pickup	Alnico Classic PRO humbucker
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Selector	3-way
Frets	22 medium jumbo	Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Key markers	mother-of-pearl dots	Potentiometers	CTS
Key binding	single-ply