Members gusfinley Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Wow! I spied this baby at Guitar Center a while back and almost took one home this weekend. I was sondering what sort of impression that some of you might have had with this guitar. I really love the looks of this guitar. THe satin faded cherry finish goes very nicely with the cream binding. I also love the look of the green key vintage tulip tuners, and the ES-335 on the truss rod cover. Looks very classy... I want one!! Ijust need to sell my amp to make up the last $500!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiger roach Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have the temporary use of an ES-335 for a few days, and I'm liking it a lot. Sounds great of course. It sure is heavier than I expected though. My only problem with the satin finish is I don't like red or black. Obviously that's just personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onswah Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have an es-333 which is nuts and bolts the same guitar as the 335 satin finish. It has a great tone and easy to play, the satin finish is a bit hard to maintain though. But get one you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baba Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 I thought the 333 had the hot ceramic pickups instead of the 59ers on the 335. That's an improvement imo. Any other differences ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onswah Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 forget the pickups, other than that, a pickguard, engraved truss rod cover, inlaid head stock. and i can't remember if the 335 satin has a bound neck or not, the 333 does. but that's about it, mostly cosmetics. but the assessment is still the same, buy it, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusfinley Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 You guys are all thinking in line with me so far, you usually get somebody who things something Gibson makes is complete garbage.... Anyway, the ES-335 satin finish, doesn't have a bound neck, but it seems like most everything else but the satin finish in like the standard es-335. It's got the '5 classics and This guitar is just SO clear...Wow!! I really need to put my amp up on Ebay after the holidays! The ES-333 seems like it should be pretty sweet, but I do want some nice shiny pickup covers. I could just buy them and put them on I guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusfinley Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 checking out this page it seems that the ES-333 lacks the '57 classics.... not very fond of that Idea I must say.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SlyStrat Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 I looked at both, and the 333 seems better made. Just change the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubehead Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Beautiful. I've got a 1979 Blonde 335 that I could never part with. They are amazing guitars. And the '57 classic is very necessary. My advice is go for it. If you already like it, you'll love it before long. Here's my baby if you're interested in having a look. She used to be more off-white, but has faded to a smokey blonde ain't no way she's yellow.) The late 70's had coil splitters on the lower bout, which opens up some nice tonal possibilities. Otherwise, pretty much identical to what you're looking at. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusfinley Posted November 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 I'll definately be buying one of these, and I am glad that so many of you concur with my opinions on the 335. I think the '57 classic are necessary also... I'll be calling my dealer, just as soon as I get my amp sold.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiger roach Posted November 21, 2005 Members Share Posted November 21, 2005 Good call Gus. Of course we will be expecting pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusfinley Posted December 9, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm expecting this any day now.. I'm going stir crazy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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