todegard Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Just got my 2015 335 cherry. It plays and sounds great. I know 2015 had a variation of the color, but when I look at it just feels wrong in some way. I can't decide if I'm going to keep it or return it. Anyone else have the same guitar? Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Sounds more like a case of "Buyer's Remorse," to me. HOW does it seem "wrong?" What lighting are you viewing the color under? (Daylight, interior "Tungsten" light, overhead Florescent light? They'll all have different color temperatures, and thus effect the color perception, of your "Cherry Red" guitar.) Although, that color does vary, a bit, depending on the actual wood color, underneath. They're all slightly unique, that way. Still, it's ultimately your decision. I have noticed, that the Custom Shop "Historic" "Vintage Cherry," is slightly warmer, with a more "faded" appearance, in their red coloring, compared to the regular USA (Memphis) line. Is that what you're referring to? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 The Cherry Red finishes were rather dark for decades, so dark that under low lighting it came close to black cherry or even just black. To me it seems they went back to a lighter and to my eyes friendlier hue close to what they used in the early 1960's. Like CB said, differences in timber surfaces may contribute to different looks. Each guitar is an individual piece of its own. No ES-335 here but three Cherry Red SGs and one LP with Cherry Red back and sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_L Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I went with the Sunset Burst myself. I looked at the Cherrys but they aren't my thing. I didn't notice anything off about the finish though. Nice finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todegard Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Charlie Brown, yes, it's probably from looking at a lot of "historic" cherrys. They do have a warmer color. And there is no buyers remorse. The guitar is great in every way. I really like the slim taper neck. Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceceres4 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I also didn't like the look of the gloss cherry when I was buying a few months ago, so I ordered a satin and buffed it out to a really nice vintage patina,changed the rotomatics to grover plastic button keystones (great tuners), and put a tonepros resomax saddle bridge on. The guitar looks and sounds perfect for me. I will never part with that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Charlie Brown, yes, it's probably from looking at a lot of "historic" cherrys. They do have a warmer color. And there is no buyers remorse. The guitar is great in every way. I really like the slim taper neck. Tommy Terrific! Enjoy your ES-335!! It's own "cherry" color will grow on you, and probably "warm up," a bit, in the process, as the clear coat ages. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Terrific! Enjoy your ES-335!! It's own "cherry" color will grow on you, and probably "warm up," a bit, in the process, as the clear coat ages. Cheers, CB Every cherry I got I loved it , in joy yours 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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