Gibson ES-335 Is As Good As It Gets!

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[@addisonsteiner6473]

Gibson making a guitar to your personal specs and making a production run out of it. That is how you know you are someone.

[@TheWizardsPajamas]

This exactly! They are being careful how they approach/phrase it but that is basically the Marty signature edition!

[@davidburke2132]

TheWizardsPajamas Let’s not overreact here guys. This model was in the Gibson range in pretty much exactly this same spec in 2019 already! The construction is exactly the same on this guitar (the 2020 model) as the 2019, including all the specs that Marty mentions: the block inlays, the rounded C shaped neck, the MHS pickups (although if you follow the link to the Gibson website they say it has T-Type pickups now, which would be the only notable change from last year), the 60s cherry finish (although there are fewer different finish options this year than last), the figured maple finish, the thermally engineered woods (center block and bracing), the Grover tuners, the ABR-1 bridge, hand-wired harness using orange drop capacitors, etc. etc. Really, this is not a “Marty signature” guitar. It’s a guitar in Gibson’s existing range that just happens to have many/most/all of the specs that Marty obviously prefers. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@paulcasilio1119]

David Burke yeah, but besides all that it is The Marty Schwartz Signature Gibson ES-335. 😉

[@davidburke2132]

Paul Casilio Yep, indeed. Despite not being it is. 😉

[@eugenecrampon2017]

il y a une quarantaine d'annee , j'ai achete la copie asiatique de cette guitare , EAGLE , pas les moyen a l'epoque . bonne guitare !

[@perrymartin5388]

Cannot pick a nicer person to get an es 335 like that. Thank you for all the good you bring to youtube! My playing is a million times better because of you.

[@luxlime3360]

Perry Martin fr same marty’s lesson videos help me play how i play todat

[@oe542]

I’m a terrible guitar player but I absolutely love guitars. They’re like works of art to me and the ES-335 is the most beautiful of them all, IMO. I have a Strat and a Martin now and one day I’m going to own an ES to round out my modest collection.

[@oe542]

Jonathan M. Dude thanks I really appreciate the kind words. You’re 💯 right about the practicing. I’ve started playing when I was 14 and I’m now 38. Sadly I rarely even pick them up anymore. Never seem to be able to make the time. I also lost my left thumb a little over 10 years ago which made difficult to grip the neck well, some chords are almost impossible for me to even shape. I’m sure like anything in life if I want it bad enough I can figure it out.

[@Alliejen12345]

Robert F.... your post is the exact post I would have written 5 years ago... let Marty teach you like he did me... and oh yeah.. I got me a 335. Good luck

[@_RLP]

Don't give up on guitars. Be it playing, painting them, fixing them up, winding pups... Anything, really... Just keep that connection. Best of luck. Edit : while you're at it, get a les paul, a goldtop with p90s and a 50s style tele.

[@DanKeating498]

Yeah, are you willing to spend that amount of money on an es335, its not worth it imo. Yes they are good, but the price tag is a rip off and a scam. The name alone adds a few grand in value

[@Alliejen12345]

Dan Keating pretty subject don’t you think?

[@TheBeatle49]

When I first showed my brother my 335, he shouted, "That's THE guitar!"

[@geralr]

Hey Marty, I know you already have a tutorial on this, but you should redo “Johnny B Goode” on that guitar!

[@aswin_biju]

Yes💪💪💪💪💪

[@samrafferty0803]

Agreed!

[@agustinvidalmusic]

totally

[@davidrpriest]

Marty McFly Version?

[@orange-rv9ek]

Yes he should!

[@kathleenbartley9508]

It’s a beauty.

[@frankbolling9712]

I used to deliver the mahogany there, maybe the wood for that neck.

[@deadlegs187]

I've bought 2 Gibson's so far. I've been playing several years. You basically taught me everything I know. So it's fitting that you get such a special guitar that you got to watch be born.

[@Mark_Bayer]

You got two gibsons after playing a few years? It took me over ten years of playing to get a gibson.

[@deadlegs187]

@@Mark_Bayer I've been at it about 8/9 myself. I was greedy and needed a p90 jr. To go with my 335. :)

[@brandonbilani6486]

I can't afford one haha

[@Simplycoburn]

MTB435 time does not matter. If you enjoy guitar and have the money, get what you want.

[@deadlegs187]

@@brandonbilani6486 the new epiphone stuff is brilliant if you want a Gibson but don't have the cash right now. I have an epi SG and it's great and looks stunning.

[@daveclemans4922]

Congratulations, Marty. You give so much of yourself in your lessons (and we collectively get so much out of them). It's so cool to see something given back to you. I look forward to seeing this in your future videos! Maybe the second half of the Pink Floyd Money solo? I'm sure you could pull it off on that beautiful guitar.

[@StoicTrader-]

Beautiful guitar Marty. Been playing for a little over a month, putting hours of practice a day in and your videos and a few others here on KZbin have me progressing a lot faster than others not watching you.

[@Cowboyfiddler51]

Mr. Marty Swartz, This video is very special to me, because when I was watching this video when it came out (on Feb 21st 2020), my parents bought me the Gibson 2020 ES-335 Dot, in the Sixties Cherry. When they showed me my guitar, I was so excited to finally have a Gibson. I still have it to this day, and that 335 still plays like a charm! So that's why this video is special to me! Take care, Wyatt. P.S. Keep jamming, You're very good!

[@madcow3235]

Man that's some slick playing brother congrats on all of your success! I'm sure it wasn't easy getting this far. You keep teaching I keep learning

[@rsv2828]

I got mine last year, one of the last ones from Memphis, My ES-335 Figured is in Natural finish and I really love everything, the tone, the rounded neck,everything...and as Gibson states on their website, this ES 335 may be the best one yet. I wanted a 335 since I when to Eric Clapton 1994 “nothing but the blues” tour - concert. I decided then that one day I’ll get mine, after almost 25 years I fulfilled my dream last summer, my only regret not doing it sooner but this new models are really great. Congratulations on your new 335 and welcome to the family of 335 happy owners 🎼🎶.

[@Chrispy_tV]

I have an ES 330 and the Gibson ES guitars are 🔥 🔥. Congrats on yours! Looking forward to hearing some killer jamz on it.

[@Jedi_Jonson]

I just started my guitar journey and I've wanted to play since I was 16 and I'm 34 now. Mannnnn is it hard and I'm 3 months in and i suck ass but boy do i love looking at guitars and learning about them and practicing and hopefully get these chord transitions down. Thanks marty for all the helpful info, and this guitar looks awesome!!!!

[@aarongustav7985]

U still play ? Got any better?

[@robertjohnson3855]

Glad you got such a great guitar Marty. You deserve it and I can see the happiness and pride in your eyes and smile to have something so beautiful and precious who's given his life to music. Enjoy it to the fullest and please, continue to share your lessons and talents with all of us. Thanks Again. Robert H. Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah

[@silaseckhardt7967]

So happy for you. It is amazing that you got to be there to see it be built. That is also pretty rare, and that is going to be a very special guitar because you were there every step of the way.

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

Life has been good to you Marty👍

[@joemellusi533]

Awesome ES! I have been watching your videos for as long as I remember and learning on my squier with a little amp. Your tutorials were the best and still are. Your the best Marty! And you totally deserve that Beautiful thing.😉🤘🤘

[@yestoES355]

Marty deserves it man. The most humble down to earth dude I found ever since I couldn’t play the F Chord.

[@ptrgriffin75]

congrats man you deserve it. since the earliest videos i saw of you giving lessons you were using a 335 style guitar. i think the first video i saw of yours you were jamming an instrumental of dont let me down. i had the luck of getting a 1981 gibson 335 and its my favorite guitar to play. cheers and keep on playing.

[@120Livi]

$3700 😳 Kudos to Gibson for gifting this to you!

[@DuDe_TAlhA]

That's not the 'cost' price you know

[@jrafko]

The free advertisement they received from his video AND this one knowing he would review it is a huge boost for Gibson and him playing authentic again. Yes I am envious but more importantly about his ability to play, he made his $200 Tagima sound like gold.

[@Jowls2024]

I'm sure epiphone has a plastic version for cheap!

[@Jowls2024]

@@mrtambourineman6107 I've been wanting to go to the store and check out some different guitars, I'm not sure if it's me or my 85 Gibson standard Some guy was trying to sell me a hollow body epiphone for $200 and on back of the neck nstead of a serial # I saw a recycling identification mark. Lol. And it was super lightweight. I never got to plug it in though

[@unessential5108]

Man that's like 1 million Australian dijeridollars.

[@EmperorJ123]

What a beauty and once again very well deserved Marty. You've worked your ass off.

[@LAUptegrove]

Seems like I've ran across your videos for a bunch of years and have seen you grow from a smart-assed kid with some hot licks, to a mature, seasoned player who can really kick it. Congratulations on the new 335. Glad it's all that you want and deserve. Keep up the good work.

[@stuman61]

Marty i am happy for you i know how it feels i got my first Gibson Les Paul just a few months ago Rock on.

[@aidendecoto5244]

Marty's pure childlike happiness is so cool to watch. You're one lucky guy!

[@Riffmaster54]

I realize that you were compensated for this, but I also know you have a Heritage 535 (as do I). I love my Heritages (H-150 as well), it would be interesting to see a comparison.

[@incognito4354]

Sounds absolutely amazing!!! Can’t wait to see where you take us in the future!!!

[@TOTO-vi2di]

Nice work Marty, I've been watching your videos for a long time. To see such a happy man with his dream guitar just puts a smile on my face. Keep the hard work up👍🤟

[@toddflowers8052]

Beautiful axe Marty, congratulations ! I am getting a 345 in Cherry Red with the split parallelogram block inlays and a varitone switch like Elvin Bishop's Red Dog . 😎🎸🤘

[@primeDecomposition]

Fuck yeah! 🤘 LOVE the parallelogram inlays, coolest looking inlays ever imho.

[@willfarkouh]

Just call him Marty McFly! That axe is just rad as rad gets!! Well deserved Marty! You’ve created a massive guitar learning movement on KZbin!

[@arollins47]

I was literally thinking of how you reminded me of the sound of Marty McFly playing Johnny B Good in BTTF, then, 6 min in you blew my mind. Loving the videos during this time man. Thank you.

[@TheRoadDawg]

So cool to see you just Jam! I’m so used to you taking me thru the baby steps I need to play ‘Smoke on the water’, I forget how awesome of a Guitar plater you really are!

[@fishypaw]

You make it sound damn tasty. Lovely guitar. I'm envious.

[@patrickhuhn9193]

I smell mine every time I open the case, it’s heavenly!

[@justadudetryinghisbest8457]

Hope you enjoy it dude! You earned it!

[@LodvarDude]

I'm so happy for you, Marty! Congratz with the new guitar, and thank you for all the wonderful lessons and the general vibe of positivity you bring to the guitar-playing community!

[@paulthompson6632]

I'm happy for you man congratulations you deserve it!

[@markon8964]

I Love the smell of Gibson in the morning.!!!

[@strumbum946]

I thought you were going to dive off into Ted’s “Stranglehold” in that opening riffage. She sounds as sweet as she looks... Congrats again Marty!

[@1GuitarHack]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@thebibleexplained7]

Hey Marty! Cannot tell you how much I enjoy your videos, particularly this one. What made me want to play a ES335 was Clapton playing one during Creams farewell concert in 1968. He used a 1962 - 64 cherry one I think. Congratulations on being gifted such a special guitar from Gibson. I do not have one but If it were me it would be the highlight of my entire life. Thank you for your tremendous contribution teaching ameturs like me.

[@theplayers3507]

It does my heart good to see a champ guy such as yourself who lives guitar music and shares the love to get a heaping dose back from the Mecca of Tone, the Es335 production line. I started on a later 60s 335-12, which did not stay with me past um...75. Never did I think it'd be irreplaceable, but so it was. I went through the Memphis facility drooling, but hey, good stuff is expensive. So to drop one in your hands is a huge deal, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

[@conorod9853]

I’m so jealous 😂😂 keep up the good work from a young fan😂

[@javier20104u]

One day I will play like you , I'm going to show you Marty. Till then I will keep practicing and dreaming 😊

[@Blacksun1984]

but while you are getting better martin is gettin too

[@Mrlogotobi]

Beautiful peace...!! Really HAPPY for you...such a spectacular story

[@brianparkman8183]

Man, some of the sounds you're getting out of that take me back to the late '60s and early '70s. Sweet.

[@stephendavis5530]

The sustain on that guitar seems to go on forever. 😀

[@natashaseider1637]

A true heirloom !!!

[@patrickostrom2762]

Enjoyed how you went through factory and as your finishing up tour Gibson hands you guitar!Wow!

[@jameslabs1]

I’m really happy for you Marty. You’ve worked hard and been an inspiration to so many. Best to you, your family and friends.

[@rollinthundahh9585]

8:20 every crackhead ever

[@gibranaditama2256]

O o h ~Marty

[@Britmysta]

bwahahaha!!

[@TurboGibby-bh8bu]

Lmao

[@turkmusik]

"Just like B.B. King." I like that.

[@travgpeters1]

for the past 10 years i have always wanted to own one of these a cherry red gibson es-335 with block inlays and just put the first down payment on it last week . i should get it in a couple of weeks after i do the next down payment .. cannot wait to get my hands on it

[@oldguysmusic]

HEYYYY! CONGRATS to YOU Marty! Man that is one sweet ax! And if anyone ever deserved it it's YOU young man. I tell all my 'students' to check out your videos because you're THE BEST instructor on the internet, and have done so much to help others learn with clarity, personality, humor, and patience. You rock buddy ! Keep up the great work and enjoy that Gibby !!

[@davidsargeant9312]

Extremely Jealous Marty, but you deserve everything you get man! You really do make that guitar don’t you. Such a brill player. I am just looking at The Epiphone ES- 339 Pro at the moment. Same style & shape but smaller body. At my stage of playing at the moment, I really couldn’t justify buying a Gibson. But if I ever learn to play like you Marty it will be at the top of my list. Huge Congratulations 😀👍

[@lynnhathaway1247]

I've always been ridiculed for being a sniffer. I have to sniff everything. I've never been so happy to see it being embraced! Great guitar... Wish Gibson would give me one! You deserve it Marty. I've learned so much from you.

[@rockthesix1679]

You've worked your ass off making all those great videos. So many people have benefitted from your teachings, me included. You are the best guitar teacher. You deserve that 335. Enjoy it as much as possible!!!! Thanks again for all of your hard work. Looking forward to your future vids. Great job Marty.

[@MAP448]

Thank you for doing that Marty. For those brief moments of time I was able to watch you live my dream as well. The only thing I would want different is I want one with the mono/stereo switch. Ive always wanted one ever since I saw a clip of B.B. King playing one & talking about the switch. Anyways ty again for everything you are doing. Keep on Trucking!

[@johnwillard6198]

Marty don’t ever get rid of this one . It’s a GOD thing my friend . You can tell it was made for you . Gibson Rocks

[@CW4PWR]

Wow, four days after the release of this video and the Gibson site say's "Out of Stock" on all three finishes.

[@Richard_Lush]

I don’t know how many times I’ve used your videos to learn some old Zep songs. You totally deserve this. You’ve helped to many players get better. Cheers Marty👍

[@Wade6242]

Beautiful top and sound, rock on my man.

[@hisoka1904]

8:24 ahh i swear there's a little vanilla in there

[@markrivers4179]

My absolute favourite guitar would love to have one one day....Damn my pesky kids!!..Sounds great Marty.. enjoy

[@cameraz99]

I have always wanted one too, but didn't want to shell out the cash. So I got an Epiphone ES-335 Pro. Closest thing to a Gibson 335 at a fraction of the cost. The build quality on mine is amazing. Now if I played as good as Marty, of course I'd want the real thing ... for free, like he got his! 😁🎸

[@simonmercier6733]

As soon as I saw the last video, I knew I wanted to listen more to this beautiful guitar. Amazing tones as always Marty!

[@krisvogel3015]

im very lucky to own a vintage Gibson 340 (335 but slightly different materials). loving the sound and enjoying your videos

[@nathanielashford8152]

I fricken love the ES. my band plays a lot of Chuck Berry stuff, so when I event got my ES, I was like “alright guys, my life is complete”. Mine is Ibanez brand tho, because my budget didn’t allow a Gibson. It still looks beautiful though 😊. Thanks again for making these videos Marty!!

[@ramspencer5492]

Super 58's are really good pickups as well. Not the exact same sound but thick and sweet too.

[@RC32Smiths01]

You can never go wrong with a Gibson!

[@patrickclark4456]

My G string would disagree

[@mikeryder9982]

@@patrickclark4456 Wear something more comfortable then.

[@patrickclark4456]

@@mikeryder9982 hahahaha that is amazing 😂

[@kyluu9731]

Apparently you haven't play a lot of Gibson

[@znmcg]

Until you drop it lightly and now you have 2 Gibsons

[@qjarman7753]

Wow Marty it sounds so sweet and it’s great to hear you groovin’ out on it man

[@GreenGuitarNerd]

I've been watching you for a lot of years. It's cool to see you so happy.

[@dunkelheit8594]

No guitar gets away without Marty sniffing it

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

I am going to install a Bigsby B7 and Roller Bridge on mine. My wife is going to kill me for buying it by the way.

[@chakan8012]

Marry the guitar instead!

[@allouttabubblegum799]

I'm with chakan. The guitar will never get mad at you. It will only make sweet, sweet love to you.

[@gustavvader2207]

They are only pissed for the first few years brother! When it gets to the point where you are ready to say “fine, I’ll sell it”. Don’t.

[@roymontero4066]

A gibson string angle with bigsby? Goodluck staying that in tune lol

[@alexnelson8]

Please don’t ruin a great guitar doing that to it...

[@jeffaguilar4790]

Beautiful sounding and looking guitar with tasty playing. Congrats.

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

Both the videos are great Marty! I have also loved the ES-335 for many years. It is a real beauty!

[@antonlakuriqi7640]

This is epic.

[@antonlakuriqi7640]

Marty can u pls reply

[@stoeregozer4830]

You covinced me to buy one man

[@t4bd8]

sounds good marty i had one of those i love how they feed back

[@kdavis63]

I always wanted the Block inlays for sure...awesomeness brother!

[@calebrose4607]

i think an ES-335 would probably be good for practically EVERY music genre that has guitar in it

[@MisterTee]

Except Scandinavian Black Metal.

[@calebrose4607]

@@MisterTee actually, with the right amp setup and pedal rig, it would be good for that too

[@galedmaghraby]

who thinks he should make a lesson again for johnny b goode w this guitar aye

[@jgeraci1]

You so deserve it buddy! Thanks for all you do for all of us !!!!

[@Betterifitsfree]

Very nice! I think that I will get one just like it, plus two bags full of your talent and half a litre of your confidence to go with it.

[@SomeJustice19k]

I was going to hate, because it's a Gibson, but I can't. Congrats on your dream guitar! It really sounds awesome

[@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi]

gibsons arent that bad

[@thetacticalninja9423]

That smell, that new guitar smell , I love that smell. Smells like..victory!

[@allenwilson9656]

Just bought me s Yamaha f 335 yesterday, yes the new guitar smell in the case smells great

[@flowerboi1815]

Man I bet you can't stop rocking out with that beautiful thing. I love the sound omg

[@dagthewog6290]

I saw the video where they made it and then gave it to you. I am so happy for you!

[@guitmickify]

Killer tones... Yeah Marty :0)

[@guitmickify]

I have a cool old one from the ESP guys before they were actually ESP

[@vastmangogaming5486]

Why does he look so computer generated (as a compliment)

[@cydonia9342]

Randomly generated sims characters that look good

[@darthporkius]

Gibson replaced him with an android.

[@simonmercier6733]

Good camera, good focus on him (notice the depth of field blur on the amp in the background) and the guitar which is bright red and lively makes him stand out a lot in the frame (which works great in my opinion).

[@Shaun.OBrien]

He does look like a character you create in gta or something

[@magnusgilberg775]

Almost as perfect as his playing

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Beautiful guitar! That was so cool of Gibson to do that for you.

[@travisbelote]

So fresh and clean sound. Love it. Might get me one.

[@ishaangoyal9384]

Guys don't get too excited. It costs a fortune tbh (for me)

[@Petibako]

Check out Gretsch G2622

[@isawariley1]

Dont hate bro. He worked his ass off to get where he is at. Just congratulate him and go practice.

[@joepipino]

Played one of those guitars in the same colour at Massey Hall in Toronto in the 60's. Beautiful guitar!

[@check4vailability]

Your playing is awesome, Very deep and melodic.

[@johnh6532]

That's a beautiful guitar. Sounds great too. Your playing seems inspired. BTW, I just got a ES-339 that I love for all the the same reasons you gave. It's my first semi-hollow and I really like it.

[@stompwol]

holy shit man, the spirit that comes from with in, the journy of looking thru how the hole thing got made to now, open my ears agen to get better at gitar. Im blesst to have u as a teacher :)

[@TomCawoski]

Nice guitar Marty. I have a 1967 Gibson ES-335 Cherry - I Love it!!!

[@kenfusco2389]

Marty, that’s beautiful! I just bought a blueberry burst es335. Love it!! Great sound and playability!

[@menembusruangwaktu5281]

Love this guitar since i was a kid after watching Back to the future, nice guitar Great Scott...

[@mikepawlikguitar]

Wow I could listen to that tone all day! Well done Mart and Gibson!

[@numeriusmaximus3314]

Hello Marty, some bloke from The Netherlands here. I started to play electric guitar like 2 months ago. A friend of mine was so kindly enough to lend me his Silver Star and small amp to begin with. Your 4 Very First Guitar Lessons video's tough me already so much, and I cant thank you enough for this. However, I have one small favor to ask you. Can you please make a short video of how to learn the piece you do at 5:00 till 5:17? From now I will try to learn it through this video. Once again: Thank you for teaching me how to play! I have a long and hard road ahead of me, but you will make it allot more easy and fun. Thanks!

[@Pantha51]

I am from the Uk but got the chance to visit the Gibson factory in Memphis, and got to play a very nice SG, but loved the tour, very infomative.

[@williejonesii9225]

You deserve it I have watched your videos and you play since high school 9th grade when people ask me what’s the best way I always tell them about you thank you for all your hard work