jimmy74 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi folks I'm not sure if I'm in the right section here but I'll give it a go. I've been offered a 2010 ES335 Dot in satin black with the seller declares being a Custom Shop made guitar. I haven't been able to find it on the gibson site so I thought I my try here and see if anyone can tell me more about this model. The model number is ESDSTBKCH1. thanks for any help at all J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwwalker Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Jimmy: I bought the same model 2010 ES-335 Satin Black new online in March 2010. I'm very, very happy with it. Custom Shop made, Plek-ed at factory. Feels, plays and sounds superb. Fretboard is not bound, but all edges are smooth. All hardware adjusts easily. Perfect way to get the ES-335 benefits without the bells & whistles (signatures/endorsements & cosmetics). I am motivated to play more often because it is a joy to play, and my abilities have increased because of that. I had never spent more that $400 on a guitar before that ES-335. But I regard the $1600 I spend on the ES-335 as one of the best buying decisions I have ever made. Good luck! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy74 Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks for your reply and information Tom, I wonder why this model isn't on the Gibson site anymore? Have they stopped making them? From what I've gathered this series is made at the Memphis plant, right? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This model is still in production and still on our website: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/ES/Gibson-Custom/ES-335-Dot-Plain-Gloss/Features.aspx This model is made at the Memphis Custom Shop. Kind regards, Stijn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy74 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for your reply, so they have changed a few specs but the model number remains the same? Grover tuners and binding on the fretboard are on todays model, whereas kluson tuners and no fretboard binding are on the guitar I was offered. thanks J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodymodes Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 The model you are referring to is an ES-335 Satin in Transparent Black. It has the Kluson style keys and no binding on the fretboard. It would make sense that it might be discontinued as it would be hard to disguise the current practice of multiple rosewood fingerboard layers without a binding. As of tonight it is showing in stock at GC online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicobluesman Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The model you are referring to is an ES-335 Satin in Transparent Black. It has the Kluson style keys and no binding on the fretboard. It would make sense that it might be discontinued as it would be hard to disguise the current practice of multiple rosewood fingerboard layers without a binding. As of tonight it is showing in stock at GC online. Multiple rosewood fingerboard? For real? Even when we talk about Custom Shop guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 . Yes. . Two layers. Even the Historic Reissues. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicobluesman Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 . Yes. . Two layers. Even the Historic Reissues. . Incredible. So, can we say that anything pre 2010 (2009 maybe?) is better than anything new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 . According to Gibson, layered fingerboards are better - "improves the stability of the fingerboard". Despite this, Gibson Montana (the Gibson acoustic facility in Bozeman) has gone back to using single piece fretboards and bridges. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificaChris Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Jimmy: I bought the same model 2010 ES-335 Satin Black new online in March 2010. I'm very, very happy with it. Custom Shop made, Plek-ed at factory. Feels, plays and sounds superb. Fretboard is not bound, but all edges are smooth. All hardware adjusts easily. Perfect way to get the ES-335 benefits without the bells & whistles (signatures/endorsements & cosmetics). I am motivated to play more often because it is a joy to play, and my abilities have increased because of that. I had never spent more that $400 on a guitar before that ES-335. But I regard the $1600 I spend on the ES-335 as one of the best buying decisions I have ever made. Good luck! Tom Replying to an old thread. I found this because I've been researching my 2008 Custom Shop 335 that had binding put on aftermarket by the previous owner. I just thought I'd share with you that Gibson customer service told me the MSRP on this guitar was $3176. Of course I don't know what the street price was then but $1600 seems like a pretty good deal. Congrats! (BTW, I paid $2k for mine and felt like I did well.) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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