Gibson Introduces Ebony and Translucent Brown ES-335 Dot Models
January 11, 1999Gibson's introduced their ES-335 Dot in 1958, combining the archtop, hollowbody tradition and solidbody guitar performance. The classic design continues, but now Gibson will be making them available in two new finishes.
The ES-335 Ebony features a creme body and neck binding, Grover tuners, and nickel hardware. Maple center block construction, '57 Classic humbuckers, and a one piece, 1960 slim taper Les Paul neck are standard features.
The translucent brown 335 Dot is complemented by a creme body and neck binding as well, but comes with gold hardware, and Schaller crank tuners. The fine figured maple body shines through with the translucent finish.
Specifications (both models):
- Body Style: Double cutaway
- Construction: Figured Maple; Maple center block
- Pickup: '57 classic humbucker
- Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
- Fingerboard/Inlay: Rosewood 22 fret/Dot
- Neck/Profile: One piece Mahogany / 1960 slim taper Les Paul
- Scale/Nut Width: 24.75" / 1.6875"
- Binding: Cream body and neck
- Bridge/Tailpiece ABR / stop bar
For more information, visit their web site at www.gibson.com.
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