Gibsonadmirer Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I have an ES325 and I base this on inner tag that has ES325 handwritten on the tag. Not designated anywhere as TD, however it is not a full hollow body. This model has a semi-hollow body with a block down the center and only one cutout in Cherry or Wine Red finish. It has the half moon control plate. So my question is, is this an ES325 or ES335? Could it have been mismarked? Any input is greatly appreciated as I am not familiar with Gibson guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) On 9/3/2023 at 11:20 PM, Gibsonadmirer said: I have an ES325 and I base this on inner tag that has ES325 handwritten on the tag. Not designated anywhere as TD, however it is not a full hollow body. This model has a semi-hollow body with a block down the center and only one cutout in Cherry or Wine Red finish. It has the half moon control plate. So my question is, is this an ES325 or ES335? Could it have been mismarked? Any input is greatly appreciated as I am not familiar with Gibson guitars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_ES-325 One single cutaway or do you mean one f-hole? One f-hole = 325, 2 f-holes = 335!! Edited September 5, 2023 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonadmirer Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 4:20 PM, Gibsonadmirer said: I have an ES325 and I base this on inner tag that has ES325 handwritten on the tag. Not designated anywhere as TD, however it is not a full hollow body. This model has a semi-hollow body with a block down the center and only one cutout in Cherry or Wine Red finish. It has the half moon control plate. So my question is, is this an ES325 or ES335? Could it have been mismarked? Any input is greatly appreciated as I am not familiar with Gibson guitars. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CfaRU3ZQ34BP27xP8 Sorry forgot to add photos. here they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonadmirer Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 I meant “f” hole. Thank you so much for your reply and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonadmirer Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 28 minutes ago, jdgm said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_ES-325 One single cutaway or do you mean one f-hole? One f-hole = 325, 2 f-holes = 335!! I meant “f”hole (I’m not very knowledgeable at all). Thank you so much for your reply and input. I appreciate you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 It was a short lived model in the early seventies. The 325 had mini humbuckers verses full sized humbuckers. The half round control plate was an attempt at cost savings that was used on several models at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 A ES-335 should have 2 cutaways (rounded off), and 2 f-holes, and no control plate on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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