LightninT Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hi all, I don't know whether I should get the SG Standard or the 335. In terms of playability and sound/tone wise how do they differ or how are they the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The ES335 is going to sound completely different from the SG. SG is going to have a tight, focused punch, the 335 will have more complex tonal characteristics, have a bit more of a woody vibe to it. The question of course is, What are YOU looking for in regard to tone? The only way you'll know what seals the deal for you, is to try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The pick-ups in the ES-335 are '57 Classics which have a vintage PAF sound and the SG Standard has the 490R and 498T pick-ups which have more upper mids and highs. Also, the 498T is a higher output pick-up than the '57 Classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The ES 335 is a great guitar.It has alot of range for humbucker guitar in terms of versatility.It can rock out or be quite mellow.It has good sustain for a semi-hollow body.It is the Swiss Army Knife of Gibsons I find the 57 to be very warm but they do break up early. If you are into hard rock it is hard to beat an SG. You may want to also consider the SG 61 reissue it is also a great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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