_Padders 4 Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Hi all, After 35 years of lusting (and playing various other guitars) and a 6 week long search taking me all around the south of the UK (observing all social distancing rules), finally today has seen those longed for words, "Out for delivery" appear on an incoming Gibson shipment. I'm sat by the window eagerly awaiting an incoming ES-335, and hoping it arrives safely. Have a great day everyone. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Mal 3 Report post Posted November 10, 2020 I have an ES-335 being delivered to me today also. Let's compare notes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Padders 4 Report post Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Larry Mal said: I have an ES-335 being delivered to me today also. Let's compare notes! Mine arrived late last night. A 2002 335 Dot. I love it. It is more than I hoped for. I have a Proline Gretsch and a Duesenberg which are both fantastic, but initial impressions are that this just has something extra. A feel and vibe the others just don't. It plays fantastic. Good luck with your delivery! Edited November 10, 2020 by _Padders 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired 971 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Gorgeous guitar. I bet she sounds great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Mal 3 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Yeah, I would agree. Mine is a 2019 Dot, and it's... just amazing. One of those guitars where you think, man, why didn't I just do this to start with all those years ago. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 958 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Nice pair of Dots both. Congrats fellows 👌 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHenry 354 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Congratulations, nice guitars, I hope you both enjoy them for many years to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Padders 4 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Larry Mal said: Yeah, I would agree. Mine is a 2019 Dot, and it's... just amazing. One of those guitars where you think, man, why didn't I just do this to start with all those years ago. Thank you all. You are right as well Larry, I'm asking mysell just how I didn't realise what a difference their was. I feel like a better guitarist already... although I'm sure I don't sound it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 585 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 Two lucky gentlemen - what better way to get through the pandemic than with a new Gibson? Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 921 Report post Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveFord said: Two lucky gentlemen - what better way to get through the pandemic than with a new Gibson? Enjoy! No one knows better than you Steve. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badbluesplayer 650 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Manhost 4 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 After 40 years of Fender and single coils, I just joined the club Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsongs 221 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Congrats to all 3 of you! Welcome to the Club! I got my 1959 ES345 back in the 80's. Wonderful Vintage Guitar! In 2013 I bought a new 2013 Sunburst Gibson ES335 Dot. Also a really great Guitar.... I know you Guys are gonna love those Guitars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Padders 4 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Thank you all for your congratulations. Day 4 of ownership today and it's also my 335s 18th birthday. I'm still in awe. What an incredible guitar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tx-ogre 356 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 Nice guitars all around. Congrats to all. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 921 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 Nothing like a ES. I had a BB King and a 335. The King was indeed King. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobouz 225 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 8:04 PM, Larry Mal said: Yeah, I would agree. Mine is a 2019 Dot, and it's... just amazing. One of those guitars where you think, man, why didn't I just do this to start with all those years ago. Is that an ES-330L on the right? Sure looks like it. I have a 2010 in Beale St Blue & love the 60/30 neck profile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 958 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 Of course you both quarantined those guitars for a few days before touching them right?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Padders 4 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, merciful-evans said: Of course you both quarantined those guitars for a few days before touching them right?! Of course. For a whole 14.... minutes 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
