Gibson - ES-335 Watermelon + Etui

The ES-335 Watermelon is a nod to vintage style, but with a touch of freshness. Its maple and poplar body, stiffened by a solid maple central block, offers a sound that is both warm and precise. Semi-hollow but without excess uncontrolled resonance, it is distinguished by a formidable sound balance. You will therefore be able to chain together wild riffs without fighting with capricious feedback, while retaining this deep sustain for which the model is famous.

The mahogany neck, profiled in Rounded C, is comfortable in the hand. Neither too thin nor too thick, it adapts to different playing styles with flexibility. The rosewood fingerboard, with a radius of 305 mm, accommodates 22 medium jumbo frets to facilitate bends without a hitch. There is also a 43.05 mm Graph Tech nut that stabilizes the tuning, supported by Vintage Deluxe Keystone button tuners. A configuration designed to combine comfort and reliability, whatever your musical adventures.

The duo of Calibrated T-Type humbucker pickups ensures great versatility. Between the warm tones of the neck pickup and the sharper precision of the bridge pickup, there is enough to juggle with a wide range of sounds. The electronics, controlled by two volumes, two tones and a three-position selector, allow you to refine the character of the instrument. Add to that Orange Drop capacitors for an incomparable grain and 500 kΩ potentiometers for foolproof precision, and you get dynamics that are both responsive and expressive.

The Tune-O-Matic ABR-1 bridge and the aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece ensure perfect transmission of vibrations. Whether you like to attack the strings with energy or play with subtlety, this combination guarantees a balanced sound and generous sustain. The nickel-plated hardware adds a touch of elegance, contrasting with the bright watermelon red of the gloss finish.