joelc73 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) Hi all, This is a bit of a dumb question because I’ve actually already purchased the guitar... I just picked up a new 2022 ES 335. I absolutely love it. I was looking at some reviews online, trying to learn more about the spec, and where it is or isn’t different than some of the earlier ones. I understand there was a transition from Memphis to Nashville, and that my guitar would’ve been made in Nashville. But it also looks as if previously there was a model called the 60s model… I’m just trying to figure out what the specs are on these new ones and how they are similar or different than some of the earlier ones. Mine is the figured version with the blocks. Thanks so much! https://flic.kr/p/2o4WiTc Edited December 9, 2022 by joelc73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Congrats on your new 335! It doesn’t get any better! I have one of the last Memphis 335’s & it too is a great Guitar. The thing with Gibson is they are constantly making changes to all their Guitars.. It would be a task to find any of their Guitars, including 335’s, that are identical 2 years in a row.. It may be a small change but Gibson tries to improve their Guitars all the time.. They reserve the Right to do so in Print in the Case Candy… Enjoy your new Beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelc73 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thank you so much. Yes, it certainly is confusing trying to sort it all out. In any case, I am quite happy with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 That looks great. Like Larsongs said, there's a gazillion variations on the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 If you e-mail Gibson service with your serial number and a photo (I think o make sure it's real) they will tell you about your guitar, I've always found them really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Beautiful 335 - congratulations. If you just go to the top of this page and click on "Electric Guitars, and then on "ES-Style Models" you will see all the different ones they currently offer. Within the description of each different model they detail the body construction, hardware, electronics etc. so most of the info you are looking for is right on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I once found a YT video blog of a 335 'expert' describing the various changes over time & across models. Could be worth a web search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 On 12/9/2022 at 8:09 PM, Larsongs said: I have one of the last Memphis 335’s & it too is a great Guitar. Same here. A 2018 Memphis figured 335 with the small block inlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Best guitars Gibson ever made. I had a BB King and a 335 with dot inlays. I like blocks and I think it makes it look nicer that dots. If that is your real first name its a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) My old 1959 ES-345 Stereo had Parrellogram Inlays which I like the most on ES Guitars.. What a beautiful Guitar that was…. One of 2 Guitars, I’ve sold, that I miss… Although, I’m quite happy with my Memphis ES-335….. Edited December 23, 2022 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesnik Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: If that is your real first name its a good one. No, it's just a handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPRich Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 They are beautiful guitars. I just bought one in the Cherry colour. I was going to add a photo but I can’t seem to get a file small enough.(????) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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