Gibson USA ES-335 Figured Honey Amber Original - Refurbished

A Gibson Icon Reinvented with Figured Top

Born in the late 1950s, the ES-335 set the standard for the modern semi-hollow guitar. This "Figured" version retains the legendary recipe (maple center block, cream binding, double cutaway) and adds a selection of AAA figured maple under nitro lacquer for a high-end look and refined resonance. It stands at the heart of the ES range as the perfect compromise between tradition and contemporary performance.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Versatile and comfortable, it suits intermediate to professional guitarists seeking a unique instrument both in the studio and on stage. Blues, classic rock, soul, jazz, pop, or indie: the T-Type humbuckers offer a wide palette, from smooth cleans to expressive crunches, while the Medium Jumbo frets and rounded "C" profile favor melodic playing and precise bends.

The Sound

The calibrated Gibson T-Type humbuckers deliver a clear and articulate voice, with singing mids, woody lows, and silky highs. The hand-wiring combined with Orange Drop capacitors ensures smooth volume/tone progression and excellent high-frequency retention. The semi-hollow construction with maple center block enhances attack, sustain, and feedback resistance, while the aluminum ABR-1/Stop Bar setup prioritizes resonance and dynamic response under the fingers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this ES-335, choose nickel electric strings 10-46 (a versatile standard for this scale length), a strap with traditional attachments, and a quality 6.35 mm jack cable to preserve signal clarity. The instrument comes with a hard case, ideal for transport and storage.

Technical specifications

Category	Hollow body	Strings	Steel
Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6

Format	ES-335 semi-hollow double cutaway	Nut	Graph Tech
Top	AAA figured 3-ply maple/poplar/maple	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Back and sides	AAA figured 3-ply maple/poplar/maple	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Center block	Maple	Hardware finish	Nickel
Bracing	Adirondack spruce quarter-sawn	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic (lightweight aluminum)
Finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Tailpiece	Aluminum Stop Bar
Binding	Single cream ply	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Finish color	Honey Amber	Pickguard	Black
Wood	Mahogany	Pickups	Calibrated T-Type - Neck (Rhythm) and Bridge (Lead)
Profile	Rounded "C"	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Selector	Toggle switch
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo	Wiring	Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
Inlays	Small acrylic blocks	Case	Hard case included