The Classic ES-335 Shape with Stunning Figured Maple
If you've ever wished the iconic ES-335 came dressed in something more eye-catching than the standard finishes, Gibson heard you. The ES-335 Figured takes everything players have loved about the ES-335 since 1958—that perfect balance between hollow-body warmth and solid-body feedback resistance—and wraps it in a 3-ply body with AAA figured maple on the top and back. The Blood Moon Burst finish shows off all that flame in a deep, dramatic colorway that's part of Gibson's Custom Color Series.
This isn't just a cosmetic upgrade. The semi-hollow construction features a solid maple centerblock running through the middle, which is what gives the ES-335 its legendary ability to deliver sustain and articulation without the runaway feedback you'd get from a fully hollow guitar. Quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing adds structural strength while contributing to the resonance. It's a guitar that works across genres—jazz, blues, rock, alt, indie—because the design itself is fundamentally versatile.
Gibson equipped this model with Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, which are their modern take on the T-Top humbuckers from the late '60s through the '70s. These pickups use Alnico V magnets and are left unpotted for a clear, dynamic response with plenty of treble detail. The hand-wired control assembly includes Orange Drop capacitors in the tone circuit, so your volume and tone knobs respond musically as you roll them back. You've got two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle to shape your sound.
The mahogany neck has a Rounded C profile that feels comfortable whether you're playing open chords or working your way up the fretboard. The rosewood fingerboard is bound and features acrylic Small Block inlays—classic ES-335 visual cues. With a 12-inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets, you get enough curve for rhythm work and enough flat surface for bending notes without fretting out. The 24.75-inch scale length and 1.695-inch nut width are Gibson standards.
Hardware That Supports Stability and Sustain
The ES-335 Figured uses a lightweight aluminum ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge paired with an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, both anchored with steel thumbwheels and studs. This combination has been a Gibson staple for decades because it delivers excellent tuning stability and allows you to dial in your intonation precisely. The bridge and tailpiece contribute to the overall sustain without adding unnecessary weight.
Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons handle tuning duties. They're smooth-turning and reliable, with a look that fits the ES-335's classic aesthetic. The Graph Tech nut adds another layer of tuning stability and helps with consistent string spacing. Nickel hardware finish throughout keeps the vibe traditional.
The body is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, which not only looks great but allows the wood to breathe and resonate more freely than thicker poly finishes. Single-ply cream binding runs along the top, back, and fretboard edges. A black 5-ply pickguard, black Top Hat control knobs with silver reflectors, and a cream switch tip round out the appointments.
Built for Players Who Want Versatility and Visual Impact
The ES-335 Figured is lighter than a solid-body Les Paul but offers nearly as much sustain, thanks to that maple centerblock. The semi-hollow wings give you a bit of acoustic resonance and air, which translates to a warmer midrange and a slightly compressed, musical response when you dig in. It's a guitar that responds to your playing dynamics—clean up your attack and the tone cleans up; hit it harder and it pushes back with more grit and complexity.
This model bridges the gap between vintage-inspired construction and modern reliability. You're getting a guitar that feels rooted in Gibson's history but built with current manufacturing standards and quality control. The Custom Color Series finishes like Blood Moon Burst give you a way to stand out visually without departing from the core ES-335 DNA.
Whether you're playing jazz with the neck pickup rolled down slightly, digging into blues with both pickups on, or pushing an overdriven amp with the bridge pickup, the ES-335 Figured has the range to handle it. The Calibrated T-Type pickups offer clarity and definition, so individual notes in chords stay articulate even with gain. The middle position blends both pickups for a balanced, slightly scooped tone that works well for rhythm playing.
Product Features:
- Body: 3-ply AAA figured maple/poplar/maple semi-hollowbody with solid maple centerblock and quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing
- Neck: Mahogany with Rounded C profile, set neck construction, 24.75-inch scale length
- Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, acrylic Small Block inlays, 1.695-inch nut width
- Pickups: Calibrated T-Type humbuckers (neck rhythm, bridge lead) with Alnico V magnets, unpotted construction
- Electronics: Hand-wired control assembly with Orange Drop tone capacitors, 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle
- Hardware: Aluminum ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge, aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, Graph Tech nut, nickel finish
- Finish: Blood Moon Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with single-ply cream binding
- Appointments: Black 5-ply pickguard, black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors, cream switch tip
- Case: Gibson hardshell case included
Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-335 Figured
SKU: ES35F00MNNH1
Condition: New
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