Need advice: I recently took delivery of a new Epi ES-335 pro, red, coil splits, etc. S. Qty. Single-cutaway bodies were retained for the more downmarket ES-125 models, and in 1959, the ES-330 took over the ES-225’s mantle along with the ES-335 body shape. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 50 respectively. A: Gibson recommends 3/32″ on the bass string side and 1/16″ on the treble string side. The brilliant BB King, for instance. See full list on theguitarpages. Wood Top Style: Plain. At one of the recent Texas shows I was. 6mm;. I find this to be really important to getting his “woman tone”. The ES-335 is Epiphone's version of the historic ES-335 that has been wowing guitar players all over the world for over six decades. 0,31751). The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. com The Tone Zone and Gig Rigs. When doing that, small adjustments actually make a big difference. Avg. Perfect action, perfect frets, and the neck was straight as an arrow. 10. Epiphone’s ES-335 will stand out instantly with its eye-grabbing body and fingerboard binding, plus a head-turning Epiphone Crown headstock inlay and tasteful dot fingerboard inlays. Pickup poles should be 3 to 4/32nds of an inch from the strings. pickup. None of these are available locally and many online shops do not have them in. Epiphone. The new neck on the 2019 is especially awesome and noticeably different (and good for me) than the 335. I picked up the Wine Red Traditional Pro and, after a tune up and pickup height adjustment it was fantastic right out of the box. s while improving on their frequency balance and giving a slight boost to the bridge pickup’s output. Measure the pickup height by fretting the low E string at the highest fret, and measuring from the bottom of the string to the pickup, then repeat for the high E string, fretting it at the highest fret and measuring its distance from the tp of the pickup. 2,041. Right / Left Handed: Right Handed. Lower the pickups a little and see if that cleans up the muddiness and helps sustain. Gibson would do this sometimes too by the way, to made "medium height" rings for many of the. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck. Pickup Swap. Check/set pickup height. Killcrop said: I recently purchased a new 335 with the fatter neck. A lot of 335s can be a little bass shy in the bridge position. The pickup height made a night and day difference. Controls. 654''). It's based on the iconic ES-335, favored by legendary guitarists like Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, and Dave Grohl, just to name a few. This fine-looking ES-335 is almost perfectly preserved, and it’s unlikely you’ll find a cleaner example from this year. If both Pickups are identical as far as #of winds and magnet the bridge will sound weaker and the neck louder so I usually end up with the neck lower than bridge. Both the '59B and PGB are bright and thin. Measurements for pickup routing on the front of the guitar. Fret high E at 22nd fret, distance for both pickups should be 3/32" (2. LocationSoCal. If I'm not mistaken, the Gibson factory setting height for the action is: 5/64" under the 6th string to top of the 12thfret, and 3/64" from the 1st string to the top of the 12th fret. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. The ones that fall short are almost always the ones that have neck, nut, saddle or fret […]Step 1. Your Bass strings have more mass and will disturb the magnetic field more than treble strings. The jazz tends to have a little more high end to my ears so that may be a good place to start. 025″ to 0. And that’s why they’ve excelled in pretty much every genre of guitar music. Glynn Senior Member. I play a Strat most of the time anduse 10-49. Joined Feb 17, 2020 Messages 115 Reaction score 164. 2oz. Post by Pressed_Rat » Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:43 pm. Turn counter clockwise until the pole pieces of your pickup are within a 1/8 inch of touching the strings. ”. 25"). The neck ring on a 335 is. LP or ES-335. 1. ES-390 (2013–) Similar in size to the ES-339, but with the fully hollow construction of ES-330. Feb 27, 2003. 693'') vs 42. The ES-335 doesn't fit me either, but I'm taller and it's more a matter of weight and balance for me. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers, Grover Rotomatic tuners, and a flame maple veneer top and back. 0625”, 1. It’s sounds like it should do now. Last edited: Feb 9, 2020. Jan 26, 2022. The satin ones are more affordable but I’d prefer gloss. Gibson ES-335. Instead of an L bracket like on a Les Paul, it uses the hidden plastic block bracket that site under the guard. Crafted with a thermally engineered maple centerblock, and thermally engineered quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing, players will be impressed by the lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you. My wife bought me a lovely Epi ES-335 for Chrimbo, and as I already had a swt of Seth Lovers in a drawer, the pickups just had to be changed. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Messages 2,492. Performance Assurance. With the giveaway coming up Saturday I thought it would cool to show you some tones I like from my 335. new type of guitar – the semi-hollowbody ES-335. 4 mm) for the A 335 should have plenty of sustain. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Jul 6, 2014. The Tone Zone and Gig Rigs. The strings are not gonna stay on long, just over night and I will put some 10s on them Friday. Suggested height. I have owned close to 500 of them over the years. And also, the way that the guitar is wired up, when turning the volume pots to 8, the drop off is so severe that it makes using the pots to control. There is a 3 way switch for pickup selection. What i would do is: Lower down that tone pot on the bridge pickup and leave the guitar stock. 039'') difference. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. However, it does seem to be in my 2013 ES-335 where when I bought it new, the same 57 Classics were in her with the same problem (my problem) - almost equal outputs. Sep 29, 2022. 90 price drop. This can vary from player to player depending on playing style and pickup setup. Posts: 458 Thanks to everyone for all of the advice. The Sounds of the Epiphone ES 335 PRO Oct 22, 2012. To many, Alvins’ 335 was ‘the’ epitome of this instrument, but of course, there were other great guitarists as well. I've been adjusting the neck pickup (lowered overall height while raising the pole pieces) and that has helped a bit, but I still can't find the clarity that I like. 7k. The 61 ES-335. 08-26-2014, 11:51 AM #15. The harnesses were actually put into the guitar through the f-hole. Just gonna pass on some info about the medium-height black pickup rings from back in the 50s and early-60s that was told to me by Terry Mueller. Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst:ES-335. Go. It is simply one of the best deals today for guitar players who want the classic sound of an ES. The best for rich blues tones. ES-335 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. Mar 9, 2014. Menu. We measure string height from the top of the polepiece to the bottom of the string when the string (usually the high or low E) is held down at the highest fret. To no avail. We’ve designed the Imperial ® to draw from the long revered qualities of the original P. the 339's 17") But you stated in the other thread you want a bigger body. I would also measure height beforehand as a reference. Jan 9, 2007 #10 LowE Active member. 98mm) on the treble. The ES-335 electric guitar defines the idea of a semi-hollow, and since its launch in 1958 it has found favour in the hands of some of the greatest guitarists of all time. 110. It’s a superb rhythm tone and ideal for textured chord arpeggios. Its lower-gain pickups also make it easier to press the strings and play fast. It is a lot of guitar for $499. The Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-335 is based on the iconic 1958 Gibson design. Dirty_Boogie Still got the ol' tagger on it. Used – Very Good. After much cussing and a few slip-ups along the way, it's finally job done! 2022 Epi ES-335. Member List; Calendar; Latest Posts; Forum; The Pickup Lounge; Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) tone forum. It had a stainless steel cover and no sticker. Facebook Page. Unless there was something wonky with the wiring from the factory, those volume controls were both operable in the middle switch position. If string height at nut is correct, recheck string height at 12th fret with strings open. Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. Great even. Joined Oct 13, 2010 Messages 161 Reaction score. I was all set to swap pickups for some PAFs but like these Epi ones just fine! Looking back, I am a fool for considering dropping $5k on a Gibson!Looking for peoples experiences on whether its worth upgrading the pickups on an Epi ES-335. burstman59 New member. By adjusting. This video is step 5 of a 5 part series. Browse. The support specialist then shared a story that Seymour Duncan himself had worked with Edward Van Halen in the late ‘70s when Edward brought him his favorite pickup and asked Seymour to work with it for a design for Edward’s use. Gibson would do this sometimes too by the way, to made "medium height" rings for many of the. Types of toggle switches. This model comes equipped with a pair of powerful and versatile humbucker pickups that offer a wide range of tonal options. It seemed successful enough that they built five more and sold them all. Pickup height is a personal preference, however there are reasons for making certain adjustments. I am really pleased with this guitar, my first Epiphone and my first semi-hollowbody electric. In this episode of "Gibson's Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance," Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to adjust the height of yo. $5,999. Google or Bing "es-335 pickup height" and you'll find lots of examples of pics of your pickup in profile. This is great for a new guitar build or upgrading your existing muddy electronics to vintage 50's. 6mm. Guitar Additional Info. The L&M Advantage. I flat out love them. And although they are best associated with Gibson and Epiphone, a variety of brands produce guitars modelled on these designs. I read allot about. My 2005 ES-335 Dot (pre-plek) came with wonderful jumbo frets, probably Dunlop 6100 with some all the way up to . All Things Guitar by Jimi D and The Wolf is a channel where you can find informati. We recently caught up with JD Simo at dBs Music in Bristol (to talk Gibson ES-335 tone, tips and technique. The ES-335 has been a legendary tone machine since 1958. On my Les Paul's that would look wrong to me, but, looking at pics of 335's it looks like that's at an acceptable angle. These deliver a fuller sound with a bit more warmth and. And also, the way that the guitar is wired up, when turning the volume pots to 8, the drop off is so severe that it makes using the pots to control. 19 mm), neck pickup should be 4/32" (3. I think their great sounding pickups. PSD – Layers / Measurements. 6 mm) on the treble side for both bridge and neck humbuckers. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. What's new. GibsonELECTRICS: Gibson T-Type calibrated covered humbuckers, 3-way toggle pickup selector, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. In addition I set the screw slots to cross the string. ”. It’s a win-win. 73 mm from strings. Here, our Epiphone displays a funky phasiness with a more compressed response. The suggested pickup height for the Rhythm Chief would be the same as most any other single. It is simply one of the best deals today for guitar players who want the classic sound of an ES. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile and it sports. So just a moderately hotter pickup will usually work. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (cm. Well, the 336 and the 339 aren't much larger than a Les Paul (the 339 is about 1" wider a the lower bout), so you can guess the size. We started research by dissecting and analyzing the pickups from ThroBak’s own 1970, “Made In USA” stamped SG and two early Patent Sticker T-Top pickups from and ES-335. I think their great sounding pickups. My middle position and neck seem a little dark and muddy. “I took out all the pickups, just had one pickup and one knob. The standard action height of an ES-335 is typically 3/64” for the low E and 2/64” for the. It's a mostly-original 335. Start with low E. 1969 Chrome Hardware Gibson including the ES-335 and SG Standard as well as the ES-175 and many others! They. While there isn’t a magic number for guitar pickup height—every pickup and guitar manufacturer has their own pickup height specifications—we’ve found 3/32 of an inch (2. This ES-335 Figured is a reimagined version of the historic ES-335 from Gibson. 11-15-2013, 01:21 PM. ES-335. I also recently got an ES-335 with T-types, and I feel they are very bright pickups. The pearloid dot. The room you're in. “My pickups are poorly balanced. It’s not known exactly when Gibson switched over to bound. The Gibson ES-335 is a semi-hollow body semi-acoustic guitar introduced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation as part of its ES (Electric Spanish) series in 1958. The Thrill Is Gone -. Pickup height probably depends upon the individual player and the sound he wants. Inspired by Gibson ES-335 - Cherry. 16" at the lower bout (vs. #5. Download. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck. The Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured honors the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollow archtop that brought archtop class to the rock era. That said, I personally have an aversion to swapping out electronics on older guitars that are still all. A properly installed Tune-o-matic bridge post extends 1/2" above the top of the guitar, with the other half of the inch-long post screwed into the body. The early PAF was made in 1956 and fitted in some steel guitars. Do the same with the high E, measurement should be 3/64". We favour the fabled ‘two teaspoons’ method for the knobs - one on each side, protecting the guitar top with a soft cloth. If you just got this I'd play around with pickup height and polepieces before jumping to find another pickup. G Stone said: IMHO the best pickups in a ES-335 I run across been the "Memphis Historic Spec" (MHS). Kicking in the bridge pickup in the middle position gives the ES-335 its distinctive “hollow” tone. Go. For example, if your picking/strumming position is closer to your bridge pickup the output of that pickup is likely to be louder than your neck pickup. (my string gauge measures in 1/16ths but not 32nds i dont think). 110. Performance. Loving 57's, I bought a 2014 ES 335 with 57's. Overdriven tones can be backed. 5 inch scale. This video explains the entire Humbucker pickup height adjustment proc. “Rhythm”pickup only is turned on. This is where the ES-335 gets very close to the deep, rich tones of an archtop, but it’s well, different…. Download. At some point, it occurred to the bean counters at Gibson that it was taking rather a. Our version, the Epiphone Dot makes this icon guitar available to players everywhere. It is simply one of the best deals today for. Yes. These Burstbuckers are covered. The L&M Advantage. It features a solid maple wood block running through the center of its body with upper bouts that are hollow and two violin-style f-holes cut into the top over the hollow chambers. Sep 28, 2007 #1 gibson-r8 Active member. This Epiphone ES-335 is no exception. Re: Pickups for 335 upgrade? In my Sheraton, the '59N was boomy/bassy, not a good choice on my part. SKU. The Eastman T59/v is designed as a classic ES335-type guitar that is loaded with some great-sounding pickups. Featuring a pair of Alnico ClassicT humbuckers, Grover® Rotomatic Machine Head and a gorgeous Flame Maple Veneer top and body in a stunning Blueberry Burst finish. I got my first one in 1966 when I was 14 years old. Performance Warranty. Number of Frets: 22. 00. Keep tweaking and listening. Pickups are uncovered Alnico III Custombuckers in the neck and bridge, with a Seymour Duncan SSL-1 in the middle position. yet the distance between the strings at the neck pickup and the body under it is huge as is the extra amount the pickups need to be raised out of the center block to achieve the. Epiphone ES-339. Model Sub-Family: Gibson ES-335 TD Block. The L&M Advantage. I have occasionally seen a taller version of the bridge pickup ring on some later 60’s. I'd be interested. I believe that 57 classics are pretty good pickups. When I took it in for the initial setup my luthier took them all to approximately . I could probably come up with more ES topics but I don’t know if I want to start writing about pickup slugs and height springs. This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Gibson ES-335. The P-90 was Gibson’s premium pickup from 1946 until 1957, and it was installed on everything from the most exquisite jazz guitars to lowly student models such as the Les Paul Junior. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. 1 of 2 Go to page. I really like the Burstbucker 1 & 2 that come in the 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335, not as polite as a '57 classic. It sounds like GC just messed up the pickup height in them. On the other hand, the Ibanez AS73G has the upper hand when it. . Pickup Configuration: HH. In the Gibson ES 339, the solid block is made mainly from maple, but with spruce cushions at the top and back and is clearly but tidily visible through the f-holes. The neck was a little thinner that my. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. Action is a "personal perference", depending on the gauge of strings your using. If you have. • u0007 Neck Depth 19mm at first fret, 23mm at 12th fret. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. In terms of pickups, the Epiphone Dot and the Gibson ES-335 offer different. #6. A little goes a long way toward altering your tone, and. “Next, adjust the pickups,” Jim advises. McCarty also designed two radical-ly modern solidbody shapes: the Flying V and Explorer. 75" Top Material: Maple. I've spent the last couple of months doing my due diligence and learning about the instrument. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. $5,579. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, and a flame maple veneer top and back in stunning. Choose the position that you need for your guitar. Building your custom Guitar Gallery. Thread starter Glynn; Start date Jul 17, 2020; G. In the 1950s, it was 1. I have a 1982 335 that I'm going to fix up a bit--strings, pickups, pots--and I need some advice from someone who plays a 335 a lot. • u0007 Scale Length 626mm/24 5/8”. 055" and I'm in heaven. Polepiece height. 20 reviews Write your review Item ID: ES3500SCNH. The Gibson ES-335 Figured semi-hollowbody electric guitar is crafted with a thermally engineered maple centerblock and bracing. Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point . I compared those to a 2019 Heritage H-535 that had SD Seth Lovers or SD '59s in it and the Gibby with the MHS pickups sounded better. Epiphone ProBucker™ 2. Notes: Introduced in 1958, the ES-335 cemented Gibson's reputation for cutting-edge innovation combined with classic traditional design. #3. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. But the real magic happened like 6 months later. #3. Step 10A: Vintage two-conductor wiring. 057. This includes the knobs on your guitar, both tone and volume. The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than. This Gibson guitar is ideal for both beginners and pro players. The upscale ES-345 and ES-355 models were officially introduced in 1959, although 10 ES-355s shipped in late 1958. ”. 5~3 inches) and a 25. " Note: bass side of the bridge pickup is closer to the strings. Measure by holding the corresponding side down at its. F. • Neck: mahogany. So it could sound dark. . I love the Calibrated T type pickups in my 2021 es335 60s. The L&M Advantage. Gibson '57 Classic, '57 Classic Plus, P-90, and P-100 pickups all feature vintage two-conductor wiring. $ 8,995. We’ll work. Using that coil split push/pull and adjusting my amps. Re: Pickups for a Gibson ES-335. . Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. Reply With Quote. #15. 06-09-2015, 10:48 AM. the buzzing stopped and the tone sounds great after I adjusted the pickup height. I've always wondered if a different neck angle would make much of a difference in the tone of ES 335 type guitars. Once the height is set, I file a small channel for the PU wire to lie in. ES-335 is one of the most popular guitars in the world. That is a starting point. Reactions: Roe and JKjr. "RELIC" Epiphone by Gibson Tribute ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody DOT *LOOK AT THIS ONE! $595. I believe that 57 classics are pretty good pickups. The bridge side of the neck pickup is higher, closer to the strings than the neck side of that pickup. Gibson's ES-335 is one of the most gorgeous and elegant guitar designs to ever grace a stage. But tell that to Eddie Van Halen, who took a chisel to a Gibson Les Paul Gold Top and a hacksaw to a 1961 Gibson ES-335. 057. 4. Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Pickups - Maple Body w/Figured Maple Top & Back. 1965 Gibson ES-335. Long Leads . . I have had several 335s from 1963 - 1966 and fundamentally, those later Patent sticker pickups (later, meaning mid-sixties) sound articulate and clear as a bell. They used to publish specs, but are very mysterious about them these days for some reason. It's arbitrary, sort of like how thye tell you to change your oil at 3 months or 3,000 miles, someone just makes. Pole Dance. LPF Home Site. neck: 11/64 e,E. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. Here’s how I do it. Part 3:. $ 3,499 . Set. The original ES-150 bar pickup with its hexagonal housing is now known as the “Charlie Christian” pickup, because it was installed on the ES-150s and ES-250s that. This was. Full inspection and play test. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. Another important aspect of the ES-335 Block is its pickups, which play a crucial role in defining the sound of the guitar. The nickel covered Pearly Gates pickups sometimes get compared to them. 01-31-2018, 03:26 AM. Limited Edition in '60s Cherry w/Bigsby. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Thread starter simon connor; Start date Apr 11, 2023; Prev. It looks smaller than an ES-335, but I measured it and it's exactly the same size as my old ES-330. I need not have worried. . Also worth noting is that the rings on an ES-335 are not the same height as those on a Les Paul. 335 pickup height. 008'') difference. S. For pennies on the dollar compared to an original ES-335, you can get the classic feel and tone of one of. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. Based on one of his favorite guitars, the Epiphone Jim James ES-335 features a Seventies Walnut-finished 5-ply laminated maple body with a. I also recently got an ES-335 with T-types, and I feel they are very bright pickups. If you’re sold on the style and tones of the 335, but you’re looking for something smaller and easier to handle, the Epiphone ES-339 is the way to go. Feb 27, 2003. A lot of 335s can be a little bass shy in the bridge position. Byrdland, ES-350, ES-5 switchmaster, L-5CE, the Super 400 and the ES-335/ES-345/ES-355 (when introduced in 1958/1959). I'. the 339's 14. 2. Pickup Height:3/32″ bass side, 3/32″ Treble Side; Pickup Frame: Black Plastic; Switch:3. 335 is my dream guitar but I can’t justify $4k for the cherry one. Key Features. The JazzN is bright and clear, but without as much character as a PAF. Performance Warranty. ”. Cleaning and professional repacking.