Gibson ES-335 UNBOXING and Sound test

[@jeonghoochoi]

What a wide-ranged and talented demo playing bro! Sunburst 335 blows my mind these days🫠

[@zooesque]

Thanks bro, greatly appreciated! 🤗 totally in love with my satin sunburst

[@mikec3454]

Are there different cases for the 335? I'm looking at a new cherry 335 Dot and I'm under the impression it comes with the brown/tan case. Other ads I've seen for new 335s (at least in cherry) show the same brown case instead of the black one you have. Trivial, I know. I just love Gibson's brown cases lol.

[@zooesque]

Yeah there are at least two regular cases for the 335s. Mine is the 'modern' black version and the on you described is a more 'classic' one. Then there's more of a luxury case and one that's extra durable for flights etc. But these two don't come standard. My guess is the satin sunburst looks better with black/black velvet and the cherry looks better with brown/red velvet so they fit those with the corresponding models. Cheers! 🤠

[@zooesque]

I asked Gibson and they responded: The case type and colour will change based on the version of the 335 and the year of manufacture; it can also be dictated by the ability to source the materials for them.

[@TurboGibby-bh8bu]

I would love to get one of these. Just poor and can't afford it. lol

[@zooesque]

I feel ya. During my studies I went with one guitar ONLY. That was and still is a Japanese high-end Pacifica that was beat up and I got it for a discount at a local music store. Versatility is the key there. Just get a decent one that can do the styles you most do and love! The music that flows through you is not entirely dependent on gear!

[@ramencurry6672]

I own both Gibson and cheap Epiphone. After modding the Epiphone with upgrades it actually sounds better than my stock Gibson because I chose my preferred pickups. Still worth buying a Gibson though because they are cosmetically nice looking

[@zooesque]

@@ramencurry6672 I've played some incredible Epi LPs, I believe it was the Standard Pro models which were phenomenal and felt better than the low end gibsons. Then again I haven't found this Gibson 335 kind of feel in for example the PRS 335 models or the really good sounding new Larry Carlton Sires. All fine instruments and granted, miles ahead in the bang-for-buck factor.

[@lynguist]

look out for maybe a inspired by gibson epiphone 335, they are great value for the money. and if you find one used i think you can grab it for maybe around 350 - 400.

[@zooesque]

A good tip from @lynguist. And if budget allows, consider a pickup upgrade.

[@AmbientMelancholy]

How is satin finish holding up? I am considering getting this guitar at my local music shop, but the satin finish (though it looks great) is worrying me a little. Is the finish sprayed on pretty good or does it scratch off easily?

[@zooesque]

Mine is still mint but I've also kept it pretty well. I've heard the lower end tributes, SG faded series etc has had problems with what you mentioned. According to Gibson the satin nitro on the 335 is as thick a finish as the gloss one, only difference is in the amount of buffing it takes to create the gloss finish. So my assumption is the problems have been related to the lower end models

[@edouardtrongadjo9289]

Whhaaaaaaaaatttt!!!!!!!

[@Orestis91]

what about the satin finish? is it a dealbreaker or it doesn't make much of a difference?

[@zooesque]

It's a wolf in sheep's clothing. The figured top is definitely prettier, so if that's important to you, go for it.

[@Walkerbjj]

I own and the prefer the satin finish with for the vintage burst color way. I like the look of the cherry finish in gloss. As far as feel goes, the satin feels way better (to me). Gloss feels sticky to me

[@zooesque]

@@Walkerbjj For the feel me too, especially on necks. On the guitar body a good gloss multi-layer lacquer finish can be cool too. I once almost didn't buy a Gibson because of the neck gloss finish feeling sticky. Then the friendly luthier told me you can actually sand it away to make a satin finish on the (back of the) neck. He did and it became the best feeling guitar I have.

[@Walkerbjj]

@@zooesque I sand all my Les Paul necks

[@zooesque]

​@@Walkerbjj Would be a great option actually for Gibson to make some with satin necks to begin with...

[@davidbaise5137]

Congrats on your new guitar! Only don’t do vids in boxer shorts and black socks, please.

[@zooesque]

😂 Thanks David. I'll need to move this over to KZbin Shorts.

[@RichMaza]

It’s not really an unboxing if you’ve already unboxed it. It’s just a review.

[@zooesque]

Well, it came in this box. To me this was more of an unboxing because it's a first look at it. A review I'd have wanted to feel it through a longer period of time. I don't think a piece of cardboard makes any difference. But call it what you want 🙌