Lets build something that looks like an ES-335

[Freeman Keller]

Fantastic stuff! Looks great. How much does it weigh?

Cheers,
Geoff

Thanks. My notes say 8 pounds 3 oz, thats a full pound less than my solid lester.

 

[Scooter91]

Very nice, I wish I had a friend who could make me a beautiful 335!

 

[Slowtwitch]

"Not a Luthier???"
That's funny Freeman. Maybe you're not a Luthier,

BUT....

You are a Master Builder

 

[guitargumption]

Beautiful. Awesome thread and awesome guitar. As of yet I haven't had the patience to build one in that style. Well done.

 

[Mojotron]

Yes awesome thread, even better build!! Thanks for walking through this build. I learned a lot from this.

 

[ChicknPickn]

End of thread. That isn't how Gibson builds 335s of course but it might help to answer the question of why they are so expensive (and so special). I'll just finish this off with a few glamour shots

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And hanging out with the old one

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Wow. Much to be proud of. I'll bet they've got "the sound."

 

[boredguy6060]

I'd enjoy seeing a 335-style build thread.....or even just some pics of ones you've made. The 335 is a guitar I absolutely LOVE the look of, but find them less comfortable than a smaller, solid body to play and perform with. After trying one, I always go back to a Telecaster or PRS SE One (like a LP Jr) And yet, when I look over my shoulder at my Cherry Red Grote 335-style, I just get a tingle in my loins.....I don't think there's ever been a more beautiful electric guitar ever made.

Jazz, Gil Yaron, Preeb is his forum name.
If you’re not familiar with him he has several build threads one of which is a ES 335. He is a master builder and a great guy. I hope this helps you.