Gibson Electric ES-335 Figured Blood Moon Burst Original

A Semi-Hollow Icon at the Heart of the Gibson Range

Direct descendant of the legendary ES-335 launched in the late 1950s, this "Figured" version showcases spectacular AAA maple veneers and optimized craftsmanship. It retains the DNA of the original 335s-double cutaway, laminated body with center block-while integrating modern components for stage and studio use.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Designed for intermediate to professional guitarists, the ES-335 Figured excels in blues, jazz, soul, classic rock, and pop. Its responsive dynamics and reassuring playability make it a versatile partner, from warm cleans to singing crunches and more driven tones, with excellent volume stability.

The Sound

The 3-ply maple/poplar/maple body combined with the maple center block and Adirondack spruce bracing offers natural projection, generous sustain, and feedback control. The T-Type humbuckers, inspired by PAFs, deliver firm lows, articulate mids, and silky highs. Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors, the electronics provide progressive tones, while the ABR-1 + Stop Bar setup stabilizes intonation and enhances attack.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve character and comfort: 6-string electric nickel strings (gauges 10-46 or 09-42 depending on preference), standard two-notch strap, quality 6.35 mm straight/angled jack cable, guitar stand with neck support, and microfiber cloth for the nitro lacquer.

Technical specifications

Body	AAA figured 3-ply maple/poplar/maple	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Top	AAA figured 3-ply maple/poplar/maple	Hardware	nickel
Body finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Binding	single cream ply	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Neck material	mahogany	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickguard	black
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones, and Toggle switch (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors)
Inlays	small acrylic block markers	Bridge pickup	calibrated T-Type, Lead
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Neck pickup	calibrated T-Type, Rhythm
Nut	Graph Tech	Case	hard case
Neck profile	rounded "C"