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ES-335 1970s Walnut
Limited edition of Gibson's flagship semi-solid guitar features a gorgeous 1970's walnut stain finish, Kluson style tuners and "Witch Hat" knobs, with rounded "C" neck shape, 57 Classic pickups and ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles.
Body
Developed in 1958 to combine the sustain and feedback of a solid body guitar with the light weight and comfortable feel of the thinline hollowbodies, the semi-solid 335 has become a player's standard for flexible, genre-spanning tone.
Neck
Rounded "C" neck shape with rolled binding for comfortable feel and easy action
Fingerboard
Small block inlays set off by dark rosewood fretboard
Pickups
57 Classic pickups offer classic humbucker tone with enhanced treble
Bridge
Nickel plated ABR-1 bridge with titanium saddles
Tailpiece
Standard stop tailpiece with locking studs
Tuners
Single-ring/double-line Kluson replica tuners, with bolt bushings and improved 15:1 ratio
Finish
Beautiful walnut stain finish
Body:
Semi-solid construction with lightweight centerblock
Neck:
Rounded "C" neck shape with rolled neck binding
Fingerboard:
Dark rosewood with small block inlays
Pickups:
57 Classic humbuckers
Bridge:
Nickel ABR with titanium saddles
Tailpiece:
Die cast zinc tailpiece with locking studs
Tuners:
Kluson replica bolt-bushing tuners
Finish:
Nitrocellulose 1970s walnut finish
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Binding:
Cream
Back
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Plain
Binding:
Cream
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Weight
Weight Relief:
Average Weight (body only):
2.1069 kg / 4.645 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Etc.:
Maple centerblock, Spruce braces, Mahogany rim liner
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Body, around the
Body Contour
Carve:
ES (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Rounded "C"
Thickness at Fret 1:
21.59 mm / .850"
Thickness at Fret 12:
24.13 mm / .950"
Other Materials:
Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight:
544.31 gm / 1.2 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-1
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl Crown
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar's
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge
Nut
Style:
White
Material:
Bone
Width:
4.2863 cm / 1.6875"
Slots:
B:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Medium
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.2863 cm / 1.6875" @ nut, 5.2375 cm / 2.062" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
Cream
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Block
Material:
Pearloid
Dimensions:
19.558 mm x 12.70 mm / 0.770" x 0.500"
Average Weight:
136.0777 gm / 4.800 oz
Finishes
Walnut
Color Code:
WA
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Walnut
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Color Code:
Surface Texture:
Filler:
Sealer:
Top:
Top Coat:
Scraped:
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
57 Classic
57 Classic
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5250/5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
Enamel (42)
Enamel (42)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches
Slug Material:
Nickel
Nickel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x 0.489"
4.7495 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Nickel plated
Nickel plated
Qfactor:
5.95
5.95
ResistanceDC:
7.92k ohms
7.92k ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2450 Hz
2450 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Matched bobbin windings for classic humbucker tone with enhanced highs. Wax potted to suppress feedback. Matched bobbin windings for classic humbucker tone with enhanced highs. Wax potted to suppress feedback.
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
CTS 500K Linear
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
Range:
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022mf
.015mf
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Kluson style bolt bushing plastic keystone button
Material:
Die cast alloy
Weight:
38.5554 gm / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
15:01
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Nickel
Part numbers:
430-14139 / 430-14140
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4318mm / 0.017"
B:
0.3302mm / 0.013"
e:
0.2540mm / 0.010"
Bridge
Style:
ABR-1 with titanium saddles
Material:
Die cast alloy base / Titanium 2 saddles
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10102
Weight:
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A:
0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D:
0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G:
0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B:
0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e:
0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style:
Locking Stop Bar
Compensated:
No
Material:
Die cast zinc
Plating Specs:
Nickel
Part number:
430-10173 / 430-10568
Weight:
113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono
Jack Plate
Style:
N/A
Material:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19150
Weight:
2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Multi ply black ES-335
Part Number:
380-12063
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F-Hole
Part Number:
430-19802
Knobs
Style:
Black Witch Hat Vol/Tone with silver inserts
Part Number:
430-19231 (T) / 430-19232 (V)
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
Yes
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Switch Washer
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Trim Rings
Style:
Black
Part Number:
440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Tan
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
None
Manual:
None
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
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