They work well in the Dots, keeping that warmth and fullness in the tone, and what most people hear as a traditional broader bigger 335 tone. As we mentioned, the ES-335 is a big old guitar, and as such might be a little unwieldy for some players. . 00. #3. The Gibson Limited-Edition ES-335 Figured blends form and function with a figured maple body and top, rounded mahogany neck and stopbar tailpiece. Videos include adjusting the truss rod, bridge, nut. Check/set pickup height. I have a red 1968 & 1969 Gibson ES 335; 1984 Gibson Black ES 335 DOT; 1987 Blonde Gibson. Below are standard. Neck shape: slim C. This will be true of all the screws on the guitars except for the pickup surround screws and the pickup bobbin screws. Lower the pickups a little and see if that cleans up the muddiness and helps sustain. Choose the pickup bobbin color or cover material/color. Jan 9, 2007 #10 LowE Active member. . 00. #7. Colors:. Our 2016 features a tubeless Historic truss rod, PAF-style Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, and redesigned neck shape for increased. Can't help that much. The new neck on the 2019 is especially awesome and noticeably different (and good for me) than the 335. Body Shape: ES-335. Messages. “My bridge pickup is too bright. Neck Material: Mahogany. Ryan Schuermann shows us the simple way to adjust pickup height. 6-millimeter distance between the strings and the pickups for the bridge pickup, and 2. Add to Cart. Rare in 61; 1961(overlap)-1964 Short magnet PAF. Paul John Best from Radioshop Pickups UK gives you our guide to how to set your humbucker pickup height. plucking normally play fret 16. . Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. Middle position is classic 335 with bridge tone set at 3 and every thing else set to 8. ES-335 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. 06-30-2012, 02:25 PM #10. The ES-335 Figured features a comfortable rounded "C" neck profile, inviting your hand to effortlessly glide along the fretboard. Also worth noting is that the rings on an ES-335 are not the same height as those on a Les Paul. The Inspired By Gibson ES-339 is basically a smaller version of the ES-335 above, with an almost identical configuration as its bigger sibling. Used – Very Good. Scale Length: 24. These deliver a fuller sound with a bit more warmth and. I reversed the neck pup ring on my '63 ES-355. During the Cream era, he also used a ’64 SG and a ’64 ES-335. Epiphone ES-335 Review Highlights: From its well-defined pickups to its easy playability the ES-335 is a great all-around guitar. Step 10A: Vintage two-conductor wiring. 6mm / 0. The first commercially available thinline archtop semi-acoustic electric guitar, the ES-335 was another great idea from Gibson Guitar Corporation president Ted McCarty. ES-390 (2013–) Similar in size to the ES-339, but with the fully hollow construction of ES-330. Sep 29, 2022. Isolines for carving the guitar top’s contours. If the pickups are too close to the strings the magnetic pull can have some effect. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. On the other hand, the ES-335 will be great for blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. ES-335; ES-339; These models are available across a broad range of prices. 381mm) is a good place to start. Go. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. What i would do is: Lower down that tone pot on the bridge pickup and leave the guitar stock. I had almost returned the guitar prior to adjusting and I am amazed at how much difference the pickups height makes. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (1. Used – Mint. S. I have occasionally seen a taller version of the bridge pickup ring on some later 60’s. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson Humbuckers deliver a wide range of vintage sounds while the rounded C neck profile is extremely. Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst:ES-335. uk) 50s-style wiring harness in it with 0. 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. A. NGD - Epiphone ES-335 Pro. Will not break guaranteed! Molded flat. Cleaning and professional repacking. “For many ES-335 players, the middle setting is where you’ll find much of the magic”. 00. If you like them, keep them. ES-335 | Body, Contours. The Epiphone Dot has a solid maple body and a mahogany center block, while. The Gibson ES-335 DOT is the cornerstone of the Gibson ES line-up. On the Gibson ES-335, the issue isn't one of quality as much as style. The shape and size of the neck are very similar and would certainly satisfy the most. I use alnico 2 Tom Holmes pickups in my 2001 ES-335. Perhaps the influence of pickup height and pole adjustments upon tone and output would make a good subject for a future article? Reply. 4K Recommended. 335 is my dream guitar but I can’t justify $4k for the cherry one. Today I spent some time adjusting the action and more importantly the pickup height. Joined Nov 16, 2005 Messages 2,454. Most sources agree that 317 of Gibson’s new thinline semis left the factory that year – 267 in sunburst (ES-335TD) and 50 in natural (ES-335TDN), marketed at $267. I had a chance to shoot a video review of the Eastman T59/v recently and this review will elaborate on the things you need to know about it. Building your custom Guitar Gallery. F. Being 2005 it should have 57 Classic type pickups which are probably vintage ballpark 7-8kohm. One of the biggest problems with 335’s is lack of sustain and the culprit is almost always the saddles. Strat. . The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. "RELIC" Epiphone by Gibson Tribute ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody DOT *LOOK AT THIS ONE! $595. I know how to setup a neck, string height and do a proper intonation. All have fairly easy solutions so before. Like most instruments, it has had its ups and downs over the ~60 years of its. Dubbed ES for "electric spanish", it has always been a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar elements. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. They were straight HH setups for the pickups. Pickup height. Start by setting the bridge height for frets 16-22 so that the strings play buzz free at the lowest possible height. Check/set pickup height. Keep tweaking and listening. Fourth, lube your nut. Gibson ES-335 Replacement Pickups. Pencil graphite (6B or softer is good) with a smidgen of petroleum jelly is good. Adjust pickup balance. the Gretch and Gibson ES-335’s of legends. and then 3 of them had shown up on the same day! Fret Dress / Edge Dress Demo Video Link:. That guitar grabbed me, and never let me go. Used – Mint. The body is constructed using a layered maple top, back and sides, along with a central solid maple tone block. Its Epiphone-branded equivalent, the Riviera E360TD, appeared later in 1962 priced at $325 – at which time the ES-335TD was listed at $300. It sounds like GC just messed up the pickup height in them. The Fender style single coil is wound in a taller bobbin, but the wires are closer to the. Thus, pickup height needs to be taken into consideration not only for each guitar and for each type of pickup (humbucker, P90, strat, etc. I believe that 57 classics are pretty good pickups. These Burstbuckers are covered. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you. Performance. . 58-61 es 335 pickup ring question. 55/7. Skin back the shield (wire mesh) to reveal the hot lead wire. Pickups--humbuckers made by Gotoh. 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. $5,999. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. Weight: 7lbs 9. A little goes a long way toward altering your tone, and. The upside is that this is part of what gives them the twangier sound than say LPS imho. Bridge Pickup. Posted August 20, 2018. It had a stainless steel cover and no sticker. Epiphone Epiphone Ltd Ed Union Jack Sheraton. The below video is a comparison of The Epiphone ES 335 DOT vs a Gibson ES 335. I was amazed at how nice the stock units sound if tweeked. Try them with 50's wiring, same wiring that comes in Gibson's 339. I want to put out a theory about some early PAFs. Fret the high E at the last fret and back the pickup height down to about 1/8" below the string. ||| a lovely ES-335 in for a complete set-up / overhaul. Epiphone ES-339. GUITAR: 2002 Epiphone Elite 1963 ES-335 DOT/CH PRICE PAID: € 1200,- NOS (new old stock) FROM: Local dealer ORIGIN: Made in Japan (Terada plant) FEATURES: Bridge Pickup - 50ST made by Gibson U. The strings are not gonna stay on long, just over night and I will put some 10s on them Friday. Vintage Gibson 1965 ES-335 Wiring Harness Correct for your mid 1960's Mono ES Gibson Restoration! This harness is 100% original and in fantastic shape. Then maybe drop the overall height of the pickup a little. I just got a new 63 re-issue ES 335. 335's are huge for some people. The standard action height of an ES-335 is typically 3/64” for the low E and 2/64” for the. 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. “I took out all the pickups, just had one pickup and one knob. You may need long leads if you have an Archtop guitar, like an ES-335. . Feb 27, 2003. Label is faded and has a “Red Stain” on it that looks like it has been there since new. Belexes Strat-O-Master. The thin body was easier for players to hold, the inner block enhanced sustain and reduced feedback, and the new PAF humbucking pickups set a new standard for quiet operation, high output, and sweet, fat tone. Mar 9, 2014. Epiphone DOT vs Gibson ES 335. Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. The ES-335 has been a legendary tone machine since 1958. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. WEIGHT (kg/lb): 3. Yea I would set both pickups at about 3/32" to start and go from there. Skip to main content. I have a '63 Historic ES335 with Timbuckers. Gibson ES-335. Middle pickup: Somewhere between the height of the neck and the bridge pickups. This is where setting the pickup height makes all the difference, and can veer the tone from a nondescript amalgam of two pickups into something distinctly different. I think the most popular option for 335/Dots are the '57 classics. I start with them as high. 7k. To many, Alvins’ 335 was ‘the’ epitome of this instrument, but of course, there were other great guitarists as well. 693'') vs 42. This will be true of all the screws on the guitars except for the pickup surround screws and the pickup bobbin screws. G Stone said: IMHO the best pickups in a ES-335 I run across been the "Memphis Historic Spec" (MHS). Epiphone Electrics. "RELIC" Epiphone by Gibson Tribute ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody DOT *LOOK AT THIS ONE! $595. This model comes equipped with a pair of powerful and versatile humbucker pickups that offer a wide range of tonal options. " Note: bass side of the bridge pickup is closer to the strings. Today (2015) Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. See full list on theguitarpages. Basicaly I read that the neck pickup should be 3/32"s from the strings and the treble pickup should be 1/16"s from the strings. #3. 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. ”. 6 mm) for their PAFs in both neck and bridge position, and for both the bass and the treble sides of the pickup. co. I've been reading that changing to the 0. The Gibson setup starts at 6/64 of an inch for the neck and 4/64 of an inch for the bridge. GIBSON ES-335 ES-345 ES-355. The jazz tends to have a little more high end to my ears so that may be a good place to start. That worked fine with the Florance and OX4s, but not with. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck remind players where it all started. 1965 Gibson ES-335 Semihollow Electric Guitar Yup -- a real one!. 070" or 52. If you’re going to use the manufacturer’s recommended settings, you can check the measurements recommended for some of the most popular guitar styles in the table below. McCarty also designed two radical-ly modern solidbody shapes: the Flying V and Explorer. Kicking in the bridge pickup in the middle position gives the ES-335 its distinctive “hollow” tone. Once you get one just so, the other will be a touch off. Number of Strings: 6-String. They are flathead wood screws and are almost always phillips and are always black. Weight Relief: None. Messages. 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. The process of getting your pickups to this ballpark setting is easy. 3/32” (0. the 339's 14. ER-Custom MXV pickups sound great in solid body LP style and semi-hollow ES-335 style guitars. This is a 1mm (0. After this, re-string and tune up and slowly adjust the truss rod to eliminate buzz. “My pickups are poorly balanced. Feb 7, 2019 859. Basically I want rich, fat and jazz-clean-warm on the neck pickup and awesome classic rock tones on the bridge pickup. The suggested pickup height for the Rhythm Chief would be the same as most any other single. Online sales will go on as usual. Posted April 19, 2022. 73 mm from strings. 17,869. Messages 236. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. Pickups are uncovered Alnico III Custombuckers in the neck and bridge, with a Seymour Duncan SSL-1 in the middle position. The perfect pickup height depends on your particular pickups, your strings, and, of course, personal taste. Gibson ‘60s Burstbucker Humbucker. Seth's aren't a 'modern sounding PU' by any standard One of the biggest differences between the two is that Ant's have aged (degaussed) A2's, which reduces treble and output. The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but desire a slightly smaller, lighter instrument. The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. Once you get one just so, the other will be a touch off. Adjust the height and poles so the strings are all balanced and output is equal. Any suggestions would be awesome!Pickups for an ES-335. Check this box below, and we’ll give you some extra lead length. #15. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. We're always looking for vintage Gibson electric guitars including ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355 models. Messages 2,674. Gibson Patent Sticker Humbucking Pickup Les Paul SG Standard 1967. This has been a guitar that I have. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. 2. 1. #5. These deliver a fuller sound with a bit more warmth and. IMO/IME Classic 57s do better in hollows (175) and semi-hollows (335/355) I've played than in solid bodies. Gibson's Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups are paired with our hand. 050 from E to e at 12th fret. The neck BB #1 was just a bit too low to get much clearness from it. They can also be a bit hard to dial in to get perfect sounds out of both positions. A more obvious issue one could run into if their pickups are set too high is physical playing interference. Posted January 20, 2012. Re: HH set for Gibson Es-335 I recently replaced the pickups in my ES-333 with a '59 neck and Distortion bridge. Lower end guitars like epiphones get crap setups at the factory and no love once on the wall at guitar center. 50's wiring will let you roll off the volume control but retain the treble. ”. Tweet. 2mm (0. The 57's were OK, but not great. They are flathead wood screws and are almost always phillips and are always black. I think I have resolved the dullness issue. #8. Nov 25, 2007. #6. Isolines for carving the guitar top’s contours. But I could. These are humbucker-style pickups but they are very bright and deliver a clear, crisp sound. 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. Rare in 61; 1961(overlap)-1964 Short magnet PAF. 59 mm / . Re: Pickups for a Gibson ES-335. Medium Fade to finish. plucking normally play fret 16. • Side: 3-ply laminated maple/birch. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. The most authoritative source I've found is the Gibson pickup height video with their master luthier and he's setting the height on an ES-335. ES-335 Solderless Wiring Diagram; Les Paul. 092". 5/64" and B and high E = 1/64". Another interesting thing I noticed is that this was a 25. Get the bridge to sound the way you want, then adjust the neck to even the output levels. 6mm;. 6 mm) for. Yes. If it's setup to Gibson Specs 5/64" on bass side and 3/64" on treble side then you should set your pickup height at 3/32" Neck Pickup and 1/16" on Bridge Pickup. Just to head off another thing you might think is wrong but is correct for a 335 style guitar, The neck pickup angle does not follow the neck and string angle. The brilliant BB King, for instance. Check/set pickup height. Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple. . Our own ES-335 has a Mojo Pickups (mojopickups. A. See a trend here? I mentioned ’50s wiring. Gibson ES-335 Gibson Firebird #15 03-03-2017, 08:05 AM jdmulli. in stock. The acted like swithces istead of a gradual change. $419. 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 an ES-335. I play a Strat most of the time anduse 10-49. If you ever swapped pickups in a 335 style guitar you know that this is a real production and I am. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. I also recently got an ES-335 with T-types, and I feel they are very bright pickups. I need not have worried. 20 reviews Write your review Item ID: ES3500SCNH. plain and simple. 335s are very sensitive to all adjustments. The Gibson ES-335 DOT is the cornerstone of the Gibson ES line-up. one of the tone controls didn't work. Performance Warranty. I have a '63 Historic ES335 with Timbuckers. Available as a single or dual pickup. All this is enhanced by controls that offer plenty of useable range. Really all you have to look out for here is moving the pickups out of the optimal operating range of the string; i. Almost all 1958-1964 ES-335/345/355’s sound good. . F. Thread starter simon connor; Start date Apr 11, 2023; Prev. Posted April 21, 2017. Pickup height probably depends upon the individual player and the sound he wants. Epiphone Casino Vs. It’s a large body, semi-hollow electric that has since become instantly recognisable. I am really pleased with this guitar, my first Epiphone and my first semi-hollowbody electric. 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 Blueberry Burst and Raspberry Tea Burst gloss. In the 1950s Gibson recommended a distance of 1/16" (1. Chrome. I love the Calibrated T type pickups in my 2021 es335 60s. Electronics Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO™ NeckThey have a C shaped neck and two calibrated T Humbuckers with each pickup having a dedicated volume and tone pot. The aptly named rounded C-neck profile may feel slightly thicker than previous 335 models, but this puts it more in line with its Gibson counterpart. The thin semi-hollow archtop that brought archtop class to the rock era. Pickup height as Cap mentioned may be an issue. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. 50 and $282. Aug 6, 2008. 81. My 2005 ES-335 Dot (pre-plek) came with wonderful jumbo frets, probably Dunlop 6100 with some all the way up to . “For many ES-335 players, the middle setting is where you’ll find much of the magic”. #6. Here is a pic of my '84 CS 335, (bridge pickup-slope now corrected) which shows, (compared to the pic above) the Nashville and tailpiece sitting quite low. 5mm) from the high E and 5/64" (2 mm) from the low E. Gibson PAF (Patent Applied For) Humbucking Pickup Info. 03-09-2014, 04:21 PM. I'd be interested. Neck pup is not muddy at all, and Bridge pup sounds great. Show More: Similar Products. vintage ES-335 bridge ring height. Trial and error is the only way approach pickup height because each pickup is different. Typical wear to the gold keeps this from being a mint guitar but it’s pretty close. 59 mm) at the highest point of the pickup to the bottom of the string fretted at the last fret at the bridge end of the neck. it is usually wanting to switch from jazz to blues/rock. This was. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico. It's a mostly-original 335. Players will be impressed by its lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. Experience the Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured - a visually stunning and sonically versatile guitar. In the 1950s Gibson recommended a distance of 1/16" (1. 5mm from center to center of the lengthwise. 1;. I generally set the pickups as close to the strings as possible. “To adjust the pickups, you hold both E strings down at the highest fret. Just over 9 lbs which is fairly light for this model. Both of these guitars also have humbucker pickups. 38 mm). I went back and played the 33xs again, and it was the neck pickup on each that was overly bass heavy. Jul 6, 2014. Being able to adjust (set) your pickup height is a critical step in the setup process. Jul 17, 2020 #1. 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.