Why You Need An ES-335!

[@davidtang1]

What the hell are you trying to do to my marriage, Jack?!?!?

[@rickchuck6]

Agreed - and I had just got done talking myself out of one smh 😊

[@ggman946]

😂👍🏻

[@13thAMG]

It's clear by this video why I've been single for 14 years, and I approve this message. 😉 😊

[@susancorgi]

lol

[@leobender2910]

People say that current Epiphone ES-335s are actually scary good

[@jensbomholt4529]

Your smootheness of playing is stellar. Each note has room to breathe and to develop its beauty. I assume you can do this on any guitar ...

[@jeffreywinsor350]

How sick is Jack's playing! MERCIFUL!

[@tompope6522]

The '335 sound' to me, is the sound of someone who loves the notes they play and aren't in a rush to get to the next one. A strat seems to make me play busier for some reason. I''ll never forget that tution video BB King did where he demonstrates playing over a slow blues and you can hear how he makes they guitar breath and sing. 335s have that great simple , warm, soulful tone. I don't have one and I need one one in my life! This was an oustanding demonstration of the magic of the 335.

[@timjones624]

That's a great observation.

[@andreasfetzer7559]

Not only you are right with your preference for the 335, but you can hear your love for the sound in your exellent playing 😊

[@andreasfetzer7559]

Great video, i bought my es when i was 15 , 45 years ago, its still my no.1 guitar, playing it as a professional.😊

[@rokam5568]

Your phrasing is a continuous source of inspiration 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@miketang7533]

Iconic sweet tones in many classic albums. 335 vs 339 would be interesting to compare. 👍🎵🙏

[@CentaurusRelax314]

I had a 335 for about a year. I thought I knew why I was buying it. I eventually sold it but your first ten seconds just explained why I should try again.

[@radinamarca]

Hi,I recently purchased a ES-335 and the sound and versatility of the guitar is awesome. I tried several other guitars before buying it, and for some reason the feeling with the ES-335 is excellent.

[@bobprince1539]

I like that you included the Collings. 335 is awesome but the body is too wide for me both standing and sitting. Collings is smaller and, to my ear, sounds just as nice. Love your playing and videos. Thanks!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

When I think 335 I think Clapton. I love mine and use it cranked with an AC30 and just can not imagine not playing it through a cranked amp. Clapton's tone on Crossroads and his tone on From The Cradle with his 335 are the absolute pinnacle of guitar tone to my ears.

[@steveb9325]

Totally agree

[@michaelnagher6719]

As always. Incredible playing and tone. Would you consider doing a video on your gear ? I have a Ox Box and a few amps and would be curious as to how you achieved, besides your playing, your incredible tone.

[@simonhall2682]

I bought a nice Tokai copy because of watching Jack. Sounds great! The hollow body is great for rhythm work, i love it.

[@1234mikeirving]

Gorgeous tone!

[@giuseppevada3850]

Ogni qualvolta nel sentirti resto di sale , hai due mani fantastiche fanno davvero invidia a qualsiasi chitarrista ,GRANDE Jack...........GRAZIE

[@BuckJoFiden]

I got a Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion. Does everything really well. Close enough.

[@bluesdawg8014]

excellent guitar. I have 3 Heritage H535's and a H555 made at the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo. Quality and American made Los Angeles Bluesman

[@johnlebarton9220]

I also have an HR Fusion. One of my most favorite players among the 20 or so guitars I have owned. Lovey tone and not terribly expensive (when you can find one).

[@mattwilliams3104]

I went through several humbucker style guitars before finally picking up a 335. When I finally did I immediately knew it was the double humbucker guitar I had been looking for both tonally and comfort wise. I strictly played acoustic for the first 10 years of my guitar playing so being able to rest my entire arm on the guitar is SO much more comfortable and stable for me as opposed to having to support your arm a little more with other guitars like a les Paul. The 335 can get you close enough to tele tones with some twang and close enough to les Paul tones plus the middle has its own vibe. Gosh I love mine (Eastman T486). That and a strat is all I’ll ever need

[@johnmac8084]

I like semi-hollow & hollow body guitars, but my favourite is my PRS Hollowbody (SE), more comfortable to play, sound great & good value for money.

[@ericmorrison4188]

I never thought I would fall in love with a 335 until on a whim I had the music store sales rep allow me to play a used one through a used Fender Super Reverb…. It was the total bomb for me… I just have to get approval for the bank loan..

[@glenlapwing8468]

Damn Jack, you sure your not from Chicago? That soulful playing screams Chicago style. Mike Bloomfield had a lot to do with how we learned! 👍😀

[@kencutter1094]

Play my first one 1972 it was a late 60s model always enjoyed it hopefully get one one day

[@danielvelazquez18]

PLEASE!!! make a video detailing how you dial these tones in. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@kevinmosher6027]

Yes please!

[@FinnScully]

It’s called mess around with the knobs on your guitar amp and pedal until you hear something you like. Write it down the repeat. Trust me it feels daunting at first and for some odd reason you just flat out will refuse to do it. That’s how I was. Finally I got over it and started twisting and turning every knob to the point I started twisting people’s nipples until I got the right tone coming out of their speaker.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

I have some great guitars, Gibsons, Fenders. Martins .. love Telecasters .. but .. my '81 blonde dot neck always sits out ready to play. Thank god I had the foresight to pick it up used 40 yrs ago. Bonus was whoever traded it did so with an actual 50's case in decent shape. In 84, it was cool but now .. those cases themselves are $$$! Best sounding and playing guitar I have. Now .. if I only could sound as good as Jack .. work in progress!

[@johndooley7812]

Incredible playing.

[@ovivan79]

I'm with you Jack. Better yet, have two of them.

[@donnymac575]

Very lush sounding ❤

[@brunonz]

The lick on 2:58 is very satisfying!

[@StevenRoby]

Great tones, Jack! Another more affordable option to consider is the Sire H7. I have the See Through Red model, and it's amazing!

[@ptortland]

I picked up a Larry Carlton Sire H7, which his/Sire's version of the ES-335. What an awesome instrument for the price!

[@paulrhodesquinn]

I was thinking of getting one of those!

[@ptortland]

@@paulrhodesquinn The neck is s little thin for my big paws. Otherwise it's an amazing instrument, esp. for the price!

[@paulrhodesquinn]

@@ptortland I’ve got small hands so should be good!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Great tone Jack!

[@10000rajaram]

Thanks Jack !

[@davidwilkinson7519]

Superb Jack as always Thanks

[@Andrew-su9rk]

Wonderful little video, thanks.

[@sagnier]

They give me the idea that these guitars are capable of pretty much the exact same variety of sounds that any other electric guitar with a humbucker and a similar amp to yours would make.

[@GreenDragoon-gg6fg]

very, very nice. Great tones and playing. My "number one" is a Collings I35LC.

[@James-jd7ik]

Jack…….Just got to love ‘product placement’ in KZbin music clips………though I agree with every positive feature you have illustrated about the Gibson 335……..I already own one ! I bought it ten years ago……and it’s a very special guitar…….I’m left handed, somI was lucky to find one.

[@thelion27]

Oh Lordy - Jack you and the devil - 😈 been tapping on my shoulder to get one of these! Seriously have been looking at the 339 since I am height challenged and smallish. Don't want a studio... 335 just too big- please continue the talks on this line and would love your thoughts on the 339s

[@paullevine1813]

I always wanted a 335 but never got the chance to find one i could afford so on one of my birthdays my wife gave me a 2016 Gibson Midtown Deluxe which is very close to a 335 & probably the closest i will get to actually having one. It's a fine guitar done in a Root Beer Finish & a set of Burst buckers for pickups. For whatever reason Gibson chose to discontinue it & stick with the Midtown Custom i don't know less it was the price which she did not pay as it's a used guitar, but it sings like a real 335 & the quality is top notch where the Custom is the basic stripped-down model. Kudos to my bandmate for helping her not get ripped off by going with her to the music store. It may not be a real 335 but it's a close as i will most likely get to owning one & it sounds great. Anyone want to hear it i have an Audio post & a nice shot of it i will leave a link & any comment is more than welcomed. Both are great instruments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onvInaariZaIrqs

[@troyhouse4852]

The 63 sounded perfect

[@rydoggsc2]

ES-335 sounds 99% like a Les Paul. It does not do the L5 thing. Really lovely playing by the way.

[@danielconrad764]

As an owner of both (each being a 50s original), I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. They are extremely similar, albeit they play differently - much better upper access on the 335!

[@Adriel-g9q1f]

Right got Lp, 335,335 ,L5 Super400. They all sound different

[@allanvodicka8352]

Great video. Packed a heckuva punch in five minutes double punch in half the time I’ll take that every time.

[@nicolasmaurin182]

Gorgeous music. 🎉

[@billwilkie6211]

I grew up and gigged much on 335s. Now I have 2 Collings I-35LCVs and want a Josh Willams Mockingbird. All Ron Ellis pickups.

[@ue4058]

Or perhaps a Guild Starfire, or one of Ibanez's fine semi-hollows. On and on. There's a lot of great options in the segment, and certainly cheaper than Gibson. I had Sheraton II that was just fine.

[@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist]

Eastmans are outstanding also...

[@gaeltgn2003]

D'angelico Excell DC are great too for half of the price. You get split coils and the finish and head are outstanding

[@jaguarsunburst1570]

Great Video, Thankyou 🎸🎶🎸

[@paulmeehan60]

First class jack

[@jimdolinski8655]

Jack, great video. Do you use 9s or 10s on that scale length? Great tone, phrasing and note choices. You 'da man and I need to check out your Patreon.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Awesome brother. Beautiful playing and those tones! Omg…I love my i35…i need to play it more…wheres that cool mockingbird u had btw?

[@lulusisco]

we said perfection doesn't exist but man your playing and your sound are very close... a least to my taste, thx for all your vids!

[@JamesOrcutt]

Love the throwbak pickups have them in my Les Paul Standard. my 2019 Gibson 335 stock great pickups also. cant go wrong in the right hands :)

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video have a great day Jack and I am a fan of the video also happy first week of fall ❤😊🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍂🎸

[@michaelrauls4943]

I use my 335 to play everything from blues to metal to classic rock. I have other guitars including a Jackson V but to me the 335 beats every guitar for everything.

[@MatthewWorthing]

I picked up an Epiphone Sheraton for £200 in England recently, made in Korea in 2001..it’s nice

[@Stringtrees]

I don't have a 335 but I do have an ES 339 custom Shop. I can get some great tones from it, even with me playing it.

[@WozzieJazzy]

Amazing video. BUT HAVE A QUESTION is the Music you played YOURS !!!!!

[@Dmwilson1970]

I have a Collings I-35 and always wonder how would match up to and ES-335. You examples make it appear that they are very similar.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

335 is a Swiss Army knife. You can dial up anything from Arctic Monkeys to Led Zeppelin. From the Smiths to the Beatles. From Oasis to LC Steely Dan. I live near Wildwood guitars and I've got a Viking red 1961 model that I've had my eye on

[@turbodownwarddog]

No doubt those are two great guitars. But ultimately I went for a Heritage 535. There was just something that was so balanced and responsive that I fell for it with no looking back.

[@bobbarcus9415]

Jack, you've had a Mockingbird, a Collins and the Gibson 335. What is similar, what are differences. Thx Bob from NY , Your Patreon member.

[@superek4]

how do you play so cleanly without any string noise??

[@Bendable_Banana]

Practice

[@RoryAherne]

​@@Bendable_BananaWith an amp

[@bluesdawg8014]

Flat wound 10's Not for rock but for Jump Blues or Swing perfect. I use flats on my bass as well. No more zip zip sound. Just my experience after 60 years of playing. Los Angeles

[@justsam52]

What is your opinion on Larry Calton's Sire H7 signature guitar?

[@Someone-lc6dc]

Does Jack do lessons? I’m so stuck in my guitar learning.

[@PureNardDog]

Jack, I’m supposed you didn’t use an I35 -LC. Thoughts on the differences?

[@dwaynedelario]

The 63 sounds fantastic, but the Mockingbird sounded just as good! Do you like the neck on the Gibson better?

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

And I JUST SOLD my ES-335!! In all seriousness, it was an Epiphone (still nice) and it was sold to help fund a PRS DGT SE😁

[@andreasfetzer7559]

bad decision

[@RiperSnifle]

The PRS will more than likely (even an SE) be a higher quality guitar than the epiphone. ​@@andreasfetzer7559

[@tanukibrahma]

I have a Collings i35LC with Throbaks, an awesome guitar in every way, though at times I wish I had a good Gibson 335 when I want a more traditional, forgiving, not so thick and bold sound.

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

I play my 335 every day and love it…

[@MacHeath699]

You're peaching to the choir in my case, Jack; I have two I-35LCs (is yours an LC or regular?), and I've never played better electrics. One has Throbaks, like yours, and the other has Lollar Imperials--somewhat different sounds, but both very tasty. Love your playing today, as always!

[@borisburger688]

That red Gibson !!!!!🤒

[@dreuxschoenbeck2625]

Try the Sire Larry Carlton H7. Very good bang for your buck

[@jonnybeck6723]

Nice

[@Eduaro2U]

Very good - thank you for sharing. Both guitars sound really nice - but the Gibson sounds more 'gotta-have'. So - I think I gotta have one.

[@rsalit]

Jack, where do you set your tone controls?

[@srinip]

I knew you had to mention Larry at some point - you sound a little like Larry, but you mainly sound like you!

[@stephenfeldman8104]

Joined your Patreon. I can't find the tab or backing track mentioned at the end of the video. Where they hiding?

[@JackRuch]

The backing track ‘minor blues’ was posted Sept 26 and the tabs are right there along with the video posted Oct 6

[@fordhammie]

The 335 (circa. 1958) is outstanding but lets agree that DAngelico did it first in the 20's-30's 😊

[@ChordYogaGuitar]

Tones with a view: so much texture on tap in each note; and that versatility. Also why I just got back to play more semi-acoustic for live gigs. I haven't yet had the chance to check out the subtle differences, e.g. ES-335 vs. Epiphone Sheraton, but the latter already made me very happy back when (my first 'legit' 'jazz' guitar). Do you have an opinion (aka experience / application) using a split, or actual single coil on these? E.g. for added detail and clarity, in comparison. I found that this mode works well with my D'Aquisto, mainly for fingerstyle playing, wonder if swapping out the split-coiled humbucker with a dedicated single would still add some

[@brianmcpartland3983]

Jack, can we get those tones ourselves without the benefit of that expensive brown and white box that rests atop your amp (I forget the name of it)? Not being glib here, I really would like to know. Thank you, I enjoy your vids very much icy.

[@truegritcycles]

That’s an ox box…. Very pricey!

[@Nortaf]

Hey Jack, nice stuff, I have Gibson 335 and Sheraton Pro II.....can't live without them.....I have always liked you JW Mocking bird.....Whatever happened to that gem?....Cheers

[@What_If_We_Tried]

If I was going to buy one of those, it would be the Sheraton Pro II.

[@georgevillanueva6926]

Humb buckets fwens or a lower tone on a strat n lowered pickups all the waaayy down 😊

[@freddymclain]

eschew the Gibson 335 because you can get far more guitar for much less money. Instead ,spring for an Eastman T-185 featuring a 15" body of SOLID mahogany with a SOLID maple top, ebony board, 25" scale (you'll notice that .25" difference!) no full center block-has a support block under the bridge only, so it's lighter. Find a dealer and try one. I don't think they come in red, but there's sunburst, natural (blonde) and classic finish. There's also a T-184 (14" body) and a T-186 (16" body like the 335) I've owned three 335's, and they're good guitars that cover all the bases, but the Eastmans are superior. I'll never get rid of mine.

[@southpaw335]

Jack, just the inspiration i needed today… those tones are so good, and the licks sooo tasty I could listen to you play 335s all day long ! Im here for the playing and the teaching, but i’d really love to see the rest of the signal chain sometime for those tones, the subtle delay, the drives, amp, reverb types you prefer etc.

[@alecsbuga]

Just subscribed to your Patreon. What’s the name of this lesson. I’d like the tabs for the funk rhythm. Thanks.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you! I will post all the tabs for this lesson in a couple days.

[@Theshark-l4k]

Really an incredible performance. But you’re killing most of us. We can’t afford either of those guitars. Why don’t you help us out and do a 335 show on less expensive guitars. I’m absolutely sure everyone would love it. Thank you

[@mykneeshurt8393]

Awesome. Now do Flying V.

[@efx245precor3]

Well, I would love to have a 335 Jack but the prices so high I’ve never been able to afford one

[@panjandrum.conundrum]

There is almost no other guitar. This, and a Tele once a week.

[@arjenland4374]

Why soo much delay (and reverb?) when playing clean?

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Because it sounds ace!

[@Lincoln12933]

Anyone thinking of buying a 335 style, just bear in mind that they can be pretty awkward to play sitting down. I had to sell mine, although it sounded great and was comfortable when playing with a strap. I’d recommend sitting down with one for a good while just to make sure you’re comfortable with it.

[@JFO335]

I'm not sure only one will do 😞

[@owendoconnor]

Is there really much difference between a 335 versus say a LP or SG. I wonder how many would know if blindfolded.

[@billwilkie6211]

SG is brighter, LP has heft and sustain. 335 is somehow warmer, airier and chimier.

[@owendoconnor]

@@billwilkie6211 purdy words but for decades we all thought David Gilmore played a strat on Another Brick In The Wall - few years ago he revealed it was a gold top LP with P90's

[@BrockDouglas99]

Yes, there are substantial differences in tone and feel between these 3 Gibson models, and also between 3 of the same model sometimes. Amplified electric guitar and recorded audio can be manipulated easily. Do you play or just listen to music? The blindfold test is just silly, really. Are you suggesting that a guitar, is a guitar, is a guitar? Different guitars can inspire new music from the creators. Players know. Bill is correct.

[@efx245precor3]

Speaking of, doesn’t Larry Carlton, make one too

[@steveb9325]

It's a LC signature model. Awesome guitar!😂

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Sire make a Larry Carlton model. It’s amazing and very affordable! 😊

[@martynspooner5822]

If you are lucky enough to get a good one but they are expensive and you can get better value and often quality and pay a lot less than the asking price for a Gibson 335.

[@bluesman7119]

If I was younger and more accomplished player, playing live etc , sure , but to drop over £4000 I would be shot at sunrise lol, I love a brand here in the UK they have a Es 335 type with with well known and respected Wilkinson Hardware , Vintage VSA 500 just under £400 has a Mahogany Body and Rosewood Fretboard sure its not a Gibson but there is many Pro's that play these guitars but I will check my lottery tickets if the numbers due come in lol ,

[@BarneysBullit]

to make the plural of "quid", do you add an "s"? as in "squid"?

[@VirtualModular]

​@@BarneysBullitquid is already a plural, but can also be used in the singular. I won't bore everyone with it's Latin origin 😂

[@BarneysBullit]

@VirtualModular too late for that... it was a rhetorical question.

[@MatthewWorthing]

The Vintage brand guitars are awesome

[@BarneysBullit]

@@MatthewWorthing yeah, i paid 4,000 Squid 🐙

[@mcdee56]

BB King played an ES 355

[@andreasfetzer7559]

which is a 335 with ebony fretbord, and some bindings and gold hardware😊

[@davidwood351]

I have a Mr. 335 from Gibson, how come I don’t sound like Larry?😂

[@BrockDouglas99]

You don't have a Dumble?

[@davidwood351]

@@BrockDouglas99 Okay, I guess I’ll have to get one.

[@JimmyDel]

This doesn't help my need for a 335 🤩

[@spyderlogan4992]

Best bang for the buck 335 style guitar is the Eastman T486. Much better build quality and materials than a Gibson at a 1/3 the price...

[@marcusvetrano6455]

bro dont do this to me I'm in debt