Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 (Vintage Sunburst
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 (Vintage Sunburst) ES Original Electric Guitar
The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 (Vintage Sunburst) is a 6-String Electric Guitar taken from the Inspired by Gibson Series, and an ES Original. The ES-335 is a Semi-Hollow model that has been appreciated by guitarists for over six decades, and employs a selection of classic woods, official forms and high-quality components are brought together in this Series to meet the high standards of the original. 2x Alnico Classic Pro Humbuckers provide a wide sonic bandwidth with a warm and resonant semi-hollow character, whilst the Mahogany Neck with its authentic Rounded-C Neck Profile gives you a pure ES feeling. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 also has a lot to offer in terms of Hardware, with the resonant combination of LockTone Bridge and Stop-Bar alongside a Graph Tech Saddle.
Semi-Hollow Body with Solid Centre Block
The special Semi-Hollow Body Design of the ES-335 is clearly its trademark, both visually and sonically. Modelled on a Maple Laminate Body with a Solid Centre Block inside for creamy Sustain and reduced susceptibility to Feedback. This special construction makes the ES-335 extremely versatile and a reliable Instrument for both articulate Clean Sounds and hot Overdrive. The ES-335 Body is finished off with a traditional Cream Binding on its edge.
Alnico Classic Pro Humbucker
2x Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro Humbuckers in Neck and Bridge Position are responsible for the output of the ES-335 and skilfully cover an enormous variety of sonic possibilities. The twin Coils, which are clearly based on the legendary PAF Humbuckers of the coveted Gibson models, deliver a defined Mid-Range with moderate presence and allow the warm character of the Semi-Hollow Construction to flow into the Sound Image. Both Pick-Ups have separate Volume and Tone Controls from the US electronics expert CTS.
The main features of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 (Vintage Sunburst) include:
ES Original 6-String Electric Guitar
Series: Inspired by Gibson
Body: Layered Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Pick-Ups: 2x Alnico Classic Pro
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe
Hardware: Nickel
Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Features:
Manufacturer:
Epiphone
Series:
Inspired by Gibson
Design:
ES-335
Top:
Maple Laminate
Back & Sides:
Maple laminate
Solid Centre Block:
Yes
Binding:
1-ply, Cream
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Rounded-'C'
Fretboard:
Indian Laurel
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Fretboard Inlays:
Dot
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Nut type:
Graph Tech NuBone
Nut width in mm:
43
Width at Last Fret:
56.9
Scale in mm:
628
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Epiphone
Neck Pickup:
Alnico Classic Pro
Middle Pickup:
No
Bridge Pickup:
Alnico Classic Pro
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Electronic:
Passive
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
2x Vol, 2x Tone
Bridge:
LockTone Tune-o-Matic
Tailpiece:
LockTone Stopbar
Tuners:
Epiphone Deluxe Keystone
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Nickel
Colour:
Vintage Sunburst
Finish:
High-Gloss
Number of Strings:
6
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Gigbag included:
No
Case included:
No
Certificate:
No
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 (Vintage Sunburst)
Was pleasantly surprised to see a certificate of inspection from the Music Store HQ in Germany. The guitar plays well, sounds great and looks the absolute business (compared to the Dot series). No complaints thus far
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