Mark Simpkin Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 You know things are meant to be when you walk into a guitar shop to to kick around and have a browse. But when the salesperson asked if I needed any help and I said; "Well if you had a Black Gibson 335 I might be" and he then led me over to the Gibson section to show me a Custom Shop ES355 Ebony with Bigsby, you just know that the planets were in that moment lined up. If I didn't buy it I would have kicked myself to the end of my days. Its a very versatile guitar and I just love playing it. If you are interested, here is our latest Video titled "ROCK GOD" where I am using the 355 and I'm pretty happy with the what it help me deliver. I hope you like it, I love any feedback you might have: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that tune. What amp were you running through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Loved the vid, 335 sounds great. you just know that the planets were in that moment lined up. If I didn't buy it I would have kicked myself to the end of my days. yes, I do, it's only happened to me once. I still have that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Great guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutha Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nice guitar, catchy tune also, nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nice guitar and song/video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Enjoyed the heck outta that. Congrats on the guitar and the aligning stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 bonus points for your "rock god" being appropriately skinny. your singer, her voice sounds like someone, i can't put my finger on it. cool song, cool video, bad-*** 335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerad12 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Nicely done. Guitar sounds great, singer sounds great, band sounds great. Got a good thing going, yes you do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Superb in all aspects. Really enjoyed that! Well done to all of you and yes; the 355 is simply gorgeous! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Congrats! ive never tried a 355, i wonder what the difference is between that and a 335? Btw, nice playing and you guys sound great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simpkin Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 First of all, I have just seen all the very kind comments from so many of you so a heartfelt thanks to all of your kind feedback. Regarding the Guitar, I've wanted a 335 for as long as I can remember but haven't had the chance to play one all that often enough to give objective feedback on the difference of a 335 to a 355. Here is some information I was able to get from the internet on the ES355: OVERVIEW Stunning perfection in every detail. The Gibson ES-335 brought hollowbody tradition and solidbody performance together in 1958, and it is still one of the all-time classic guitar designs. It's among the most versatile guitars you can own. Classic semi-hollowbody design and dual '57 Classic Gibson humbuckers combine to produce everything from full-bodied growls to singing sustain. The ES-335 also features a thin-tapered 1960s neck and Richlite fingerboard (24-3/4" scale), body/neck binding, nickel-plated hardware with Grover kidney tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, separate volume and tone controls, and a 3-way switch. Here is a 2011 Gibson ES 355 Custom Shop ’59 Ebony reissue. These are special limited production guitars from Gibson’s Custom Shop for sale through selected dealers. The guitar is a 2011 model in fantastic Ebony with ’57 PAF’s, Gold Bigsby, gold hardware, ebony fret board and Mother of Pearl inlays and is exceptionally stunning in the flesh. Guitar is professionally setup and has superb action and playability. This is probably the closest most of us will get to ‘59 with prices upwards of $15,000 for and original. Condition wise the guitar and has been lightly played. With some hazing and light belts rash on the back (no worming) as seen in the photo’s, no fret ware to mention. The gold has not oxidized or rubbed from the hardware. Guitar weighs 9.3lbs The guitar comes with Gibson hard case, Gibson warranty card with checklist and date of production. Year 2011 SPECIFICATIONS ES-355 Electric Guitar with Bigsby Body dimensions: 16-1/2"W x 20"L x 2"D Scale: 24-3/4" Nut width: 1-11/16” maple body 1-piece mahogany neck ebony fretboard 24-3/4" scale length two '57 Classic humbuckers ABR-1 bridge Bigsby vibrato Grover tuners gold hardware multi-ply cream body binding ebony finish FEATURES Laminated plain maple top, back, and rims Multi-ply white/black binding on top and back Gold hardware Bigsby vibrato 1-piece mahogany neck 22-fret Richlite fingerboard Mother of pearl block inlays Single-ply white neck binding 1960s slim taper neck profile Grover kidney tuners '57 Classic pickups 2 volume, 2 tone, and 3-way selector switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simpkin Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks for your kind feedback Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that tune. What amp were you running through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simpkin Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 The Amp I'm using is a US made Peavey Classic 50. I've replaced the speakers with 2 x Celestion Gold AlnicoSeries 50 watt 8 ohm 12" guitar speaker made in UK Thoroughly enjoyed listening to that tune. What amp were you running through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 First of all, I have just seen all the very kind comments from so many of you so a heartfelt thanks to all of your kind feedback. Regarding the Guitar, I've wanted a 335 for as long as I can remember but haven't had the chance to play one all that often enough to give objective feedback on the difference of a 335 to a 355. Here is some information I was able to get from the internet on the ES355: OVERVIEW Stunning perfection in every detail. The Gibson ES-335 brought hollowbody tradition and solidbody performance together in 1958, and it is still one of the all-time classic guitar designs. It's among the most versatile guitars you can own. Classic semi-hollowbody design and dual '57 Classic Gibson humbuckers combine to produce everything from full-bodied growls to singing sustain. The ES-335 also features a thin-tapered 1960s neck and Richlite fingerboard (24-3/4" scale), body/neck binding, nickel-plated hardware with Grover kidney tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, separate volume and tone controls, and a 3-way switch. Here is a 2011 Gibson ES 355 Custom Shop ’59 Ebony reissue. These are special limited production guitars from Gibson’s Custom Shop for sale through selected dealers. The guitar is a 2011 model in fantastic Ebony with ’57 PAF’s, Gold Bigsby, gold hardware, ebony fret board and Mother of Pearl inlays and is exceptionally stunning in the flesh. Guitar is professionally setup and has superb action and playability. This is probably the closest most of us will get to ‘59 with prices upwards of $15,000 for and original. Condition wise the guitar and has been lightly played. With some hazing and light belts rash on the back (no worming) as seen in the photo’s, no fret ware to mention. The gold has not oxidized or rubbed from the hardware. Guitar weighs 9.3lbs The guitar comes with Gibson hard case, Gibson warranty card with checklist and date of production. Year 2011 SPECIFICATIONS ES-355 Electric Guitar with Bigsby Body dimensions: 16-1/2"W x 20"L x 2"D Scale: 24-3/4" Nut width: 1-11/16” maple body 1-piece mahogany neck ebony fretboard 24-3/4" scale length two '57 Classic humbuckers ABR-1 bridge Bigsby vibrato Grover tuners gold hardware multi-ply cream body binding ebony finish FEATURES Laminated plain maple top, back, and rims Multi-ply white/black binding on top and back Gold hardware Bigsby vibrato 1-piece mahogany neck 22-fret Richlite fingerboard Mother of pearl block inlays Single-ply white neck binding 1960s slim taper neck profile Grover kidney tuners '57 Classic pickups 2 volume, 2 tone, and 3-way selector switch Looking at the specs, it seems as tho the ebony fretboard and/or bigsby is the only noticeable difference other than maybe different pickups right? I had a les paul studio once with an ebony board and i must say, i really LOVED it. One of those deals afterwards that even tho i made good money on the deal, i regret. Wonder if the 355 come cheaper than the custom shop model? Because 15k is way way out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simpkin Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 My ES355 is a Custom Shop build. I consider myself pretty lucky to have got at all. Looking at the specs, it seems as tho the ebony fretboard and/or bigsby is the only noticeable difference other than maybe different pickups right? I had a les paul studio once with an ebony board and i must say, i really LOVED it. One of those deals afterwards that even tho i made good money on the deal, i regret. Wonder if the 355 come cheaper than the custom shop model? Because 15k is way way out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 What - all of you guys watched the video and didn't give em a like? I did & also a comment because I'm nice like that Loved the video & the song! Great pairing & superb vocalist! [thumbup] I was just kidding about needing your address. Sort of :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 My ES355 is a Custom Shop build. I consider myself pretty lucky to have got at all. its a great guitar, i was just asking if its only custom shop made? i just checked Reverb and there are regular 355 within my budget range. The ones in my range seem to have richlite fingerboards and not ebony, bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Beautiful guitar, fantastic video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simpkin Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yes I saw the like and the comment on YouTube, much appreciated. Oh, I now have the 355 under 24/7 armed guard MS What - all of you guys watched the video and didn't give em a like? I did & also a comment because I'm nice like that Loved the video & the song! Great pairing & superb vocalist! [thumbup] I was just kidding about needing your address. Sort of :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very nice all around, congratulations! I think you did a bit better than a 335, it seems kind of meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Nice guitar and fantastic singer 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Great song, guitar, sound, voice and vibe. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Beautiful guitar, congrats, and I loved the video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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