guitarfish Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 The 335 has been the last guitar on my bucketlist for a few years. Because they are so expensive, I figured if I ever got one, it’d be a beater or something. I walked into the local store a few weeks ago on a Friday night and there was a new one hanging there in “Beale Street Blue”, which was quite nice. I played it for 15 min and it just confirmed why I wanted one of these someday. A few days later I was telling my wife about it, and she completely floored me. She says, “You should go get it.” I’m like, “Yeah right. It’s really expensive.” “That doesn’t matter, you should get it. How much is it?” “$2,300.” Now I’m expecting her to laugh and change the subject, but she says again, “Honey, I think you should get it.” I don’t need to ask twice, ha ha. I went in the next day, and as much as I liked it, I knew I’d tire of the blue after a while. I always wanted one in Light Burst. So I talk to my go to sales guy. He calls Gibson, then calls me later that night and says, “They have one in stock, so I ordered it. Just stop in if you want it and leave a deposit.” OK, now I’m really getting pins and needles. I spent the next week trying to decide if this was something I really wanted to do, and also sold my humble little Epiphone Alleykat to put towards the new one. Well, the 335 came in this week, and yesterday it followed me home. It is stunning and beautiful, to look at and to play. I was concerned it may look too much like the finish on my honey burst LP, but it turns out they complement each other nicely. This year my wife and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary, so this will be my present. It's an anniv present to top them all! (She's getting a trip to Jamaica...) Well, enough of my blabbing, here she is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 What a WIFE! And, the guitar's great, too! I'm a "Plain top" guy, when it comes to semi's...but, that's a great looking quilt top, on your new "baby!" Congratulations! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Both of your guitars look great. Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Nice... real nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Great looking guitar. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Man im drooling! Thats so nice. I saw those on the MLP forums to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Wow awesome color! That is a nice Honey burst. How do you like the ES 335 in comparison to the Les Paul. I was surprised how much sustain I could get out of the ES335. Is your Les Paul a standard? My Les Paul and Red ES 335 and r pics are out on the Les Paul section. You have great taste congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I thought I would post mine as well since the ES 335 section just needs more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Beautiful guitar, good story too! Congrats and enjoy her. Happy anniversary to you and the wife. I can't believe the finish on that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thanks everyone for the kind words!! Yes Shamus, the LP is a Standard, an '08 from the first half of the year before they switched to the new '08 design. I am still floating from the new 335. I played it last night and I didn't think it would be possible for me to say this is the best sounding guitar I ever played. If you know the "From the Cradle" CD from Clapton, I was nailing those tones spot on, I couldn't believe how great it sounded! In short, it's everything I hoped for and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpdeluxe Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I've remarked on that beauty on another forum, and it's still true. There's something about playing budget guitars or basses out of necessity, for long periods, then getting your hands on a beast like your 335 (or, =koff-koff= MY blonde 335) makes you feel like you've won life's lottery. I love my 335 so much that I sold my beloved 1970 Les Paul to finance a new Mesa/Boogie Walkabout Scout 1x15, which in its own way is the equivalent of the 335. Congratulations on a real looker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpdeluxe Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I thought I would post mine as well since the ES 335 section just needs more pictures. Right. Like I need an excuse' date=' too: [img']http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p362/lpdeluxe1/FenderWeber335.jpg?t=1264264824[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac1dt3st Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 wow, congrats on a beautiful guitar, and finally getting your 335. such an amazing feeling to come home with a guitar like that. seriously, the Gibson ES-335... the best electric guitar on earth. sure, i'm biased, but that's how i call it. for my part, i've been seriously bonding with my new-to-me '78... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Nice 335s guys! Keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 WOW what a beautiful guitar and for $2300.00 You did well, with the wife and the guitar my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmaker Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 She's a beauty.......congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech21 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 A few days later I was telling my wife about it' date=' and she completely floored me. She says, “You should go get it.” I’m like, “Yeah right. It’s really expensive.” “That doesn’t matter, you should get it. How much is it?” “$2,300.” Now I’m expecting her to laugh and change the subject, but she says again, “Honey, I think you should get it.” I don’t need to ask twice, ha ha. [/quote'] Does your wife happen to have an unmarried sister around anywhere then????B) It would be nice to have a wife who dosen't say "what do you want another guitar (or amp) for?" A very nice guitar indeed. T21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Just got thru jammin for about an hour on my Strat. Confirmed my belief that the 335 is the best guitar ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 That is one great guitar and you got an incredible price for it. My wife said the same thing to me about my first Les Paul purchase! They may be sisters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Guitarfish. Great story and respect to your wife. The lightburst may not be for the traditionalists but it was my choice too. Here's mine - identical to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Magnificent !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpaul Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The 335 has been the last guitar on my bucketlist for a few years. Because they are so expensive' date=' I figured if I ever got one, it’d be a beater or something. I walked into the local store a few weeks ago on a Friday night and there was a new one hanging there in “Beale Street Blue”, which was quite nice. I played it for 15 min and it just confirmed why I wanted one of these someday. A few days later I was telling my wife about it, and she completely floored me. She says, “You should go get it.” I’m like, “Yeah right. It’s really expensive.” “That doesn’t matter, you should get it. How much is it?” “$2,300.” Now I’m expecting her to laugh and change the subject, but she says again, “Honey, I think you should get it.” I don’t need to ask twice, ha ha. I went in the next day, and as much as I liked it, I knew I’d tire of the blue after a while. I always wanted one in Light Burst. So I talk to my go to sales guy. He calls Gibson, then calls me later that night and says, “They have one in stock, so I ordered it. Just stop in if you want it and leave a deposit.” OK, now I’m really getting pins and needles. I spent the next week trying to decide if this was something I really wanted to do, and also sold my humble little Epiphone Alleykat to put towards the new one. Well, the 335 came in this week, and yesterday it followed me home. It is stunning and beautiful, to look at and to play. I was concerned it may look too much like the finish on my honey burst LP, but it turns out they complement each other nicely. This year my wife and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary, so this will be my present. It's an anniv present to top them all! (She's getting a trip to Jamaica...) Well, enough of my blabbing, here she is! [img']http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/guitarfish/Guitars/ES-335/01-335Top.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpaul Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The 335 is the best guitar in the world. I have had mine for 23 years. Others have come and gone, but the 335 is my main rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpblues4me Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 GuitarFish, STUNNING - What a beauty. CONGRATS!!!! Like you, I have had a ES-335 on my bucketlist for quite sometime and I just ordered mine today, a Gloss Plain Top in Cherry. I can't wait to get it. Later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarfish Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 GuitarFish' date=' STUNNING - What a beauty. CONGRATS!!!![/b'] Like you, I have had a ES-335 on my bucketlist for quite sometime and I just ordered mine today, a Gloss Plain Top in Cherry. I can't wait to get it. Later. Hey, thanks! Congrats on yours too! I predict you'll neglect your other guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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