chammer Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi guys, first post on the forum :) I was wondering if anyone has a list of changes made to the es-335 model since ~2000. I'm interested because I want to weigh up whether getting a 2015 model would be worth the extra money, compared to a second-hand one from, say, 2005. I'd be very grateful if someone has such a list, or could point me in the right direction to where the changes have been addressed on another site, perhaps. Additionally, does anyone know if there is any difference between a plain es-335 and a figured es-335, apart from the grain on the top? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Welcome! There are quite few changes between the traditional ones and the 2015 models.... Pickups are a huge difference 57s compared to burst buckers.... Another one is the dot vs small block inlay. Those are the most noticable changes. Personally I think the burst buckers are cool but I own a couple custom shop ES models 2004/2010 that are same specs different colors and I won't be selling for the 2015s for the pickups etc. I dig the th changes though... I think it more of what you are after. Most sellers of previous post the specs and darn I say owners are usually adults that know what they purchased. Most of the specs are online if you google them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 There are quite few changes between the traditional ones and the 2015 models.... That's funny,.... I was going to say there have been very little changes in the 335 since it's introduction in 1958. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That's funny,.... I was going to say there have been very little changes in the 335 since it's introduction in 1958. I know a few weeks ago when the 2015s were announced the burst buckers threw everyone in different directions. Pickups alone are a big switch. I personally don't feel that way...suppose its like everything else change a couple things and no one or everyone buys stuff :roll eyes: In general, you are right... no changes to the body, neck etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chammer Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks for the welcome and for the replies. How do people rate the alnico 57s? They sound pretty good to me, but I've not had the chance to play burstbuckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 57s are classic pickups they are found across GIbson's whole line. I believe they are balanced whereas most burst buckers are unbalanced. My experience is that burst buckers have an airy tone and have a little more bite. In a 335, I have no idea how they sound. Check this out track out I wrote/recorded, it is one of my 335s (with 57s) through a few different amps (Fender Princeton, Vox AC15HW and an Orange AD30). There is a good mix of clean, effects, and dirt. Hope you like it - Gather All Demo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chammer Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 57s are classic pickups they are found across GIbson's whole line. I believe they are balanced whereas most burst buckers are unbalanced. My experience is that burst buckers have an airy tone and have a little more bite. In a 335, I have no idea how they sound. Check this out track out I wrote/recorded, it is one of my 335s (with 57s) through a few different amps (Fender Princeton, Vox AC15HW and an Orange AD30). There is a good mix of clean, effects, and dirt. Hope you like it - Gather All Demo I enjoyed that, thanks. Listening again as I type. Is that a real drum kit I hear? Cheers for the info re: humbuckers as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I enjoyed that, thanks. Listening again as I type. Is that a real drum kit I hear? Cheers for the info re: humbuckers as well! I play but that is not real... used Toontrack's Superior Drummer, with some tweaking and programming you can get some amazing sounds out the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I know a few weeks ago when the 2015s were announced the burst buckers threw everyone in different directions. Pickups alone are a big switch. I personally don't feel that way...suppose its like everything else change a couple things and no one or everyone buys stuff :roll eyes: In general, you are right... no changes to the body, neck etc 335 with 390 neck Limited Run for 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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