stephen78
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Hey everyone,
Before I get into this, I just want to say the Gibson ES-335 models are extremely confusing!
Now onto the good stuff. I'm trying to decide between three models (I'm sticking with the Memphis models because I can't afford the Nashvilles...oh and must be cherry!):
-Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain-top. The only model I've tried out so far. Sounds great with the 57 classics: Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain-top Electric Gtr w/ Gloss Finish | Musician's Friend
-Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335 Historic. Has Burstbuckers 1 and 2. Block inlays are awesome! Still need to try it out if possible: Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335 Historic Electric Guitar Cherry | Musician's Friend
-Gibson 1963 ES-335TD Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar. Very confused by this. Looks to be new for this year. Has MHS unpotted pickups: Gibson 1963 ES-335TD Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar | Musician's Friend
So I'm not confused about the plaintop dot model. Tried it out and it is great. But what are the differences between the two block inlay models? Are the necks the same? I really gotta find a shop that carries both so I can hopefully try before I buy...
...and has anyone tried these new MHS unpotted humbuckers from Gibson? How do they sound? They seem interesting...Alnico III Neck, Alnico II Bridge. I read the neck is slightly hotter than the bridge as well. Do they sound like the new Custombuckers or lean more towards the Burstbucker sound? I know I shouldn't be too hung up on pickups cuz they can be swapped...but not really looking to play the pickup game with this guitar. Hopefully I would just leave it as is.
Bah...maybe I should just stick with the cheaper dot gloss model and call it a day since I tried it out and liked it a lot...but man those other models seem sweet too!
Thanks for any ES-335 advice!
Before I get into this, I just want to say the Gibson ES-335 models are extremely confusing!
Now onto the good stuff. I'm trying to decide between three models (I'm sticking with the Memphis models because I can't afford the Nashvilles...oh and must be cherry!):
-Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain-top. The only model I've tried out so far. Sounds great with the 57 classics: Gibson ES-335 Dot Plain-top Electric Gtr w/ Gloss Finish | Musician's Friend
-Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335 Historic. Has Burstbuckers 1 and 2. Block inlays are awesome! Still need to try it out if possible: Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335 Historic Electric Guitar Cherry | Musician's Friend
-Gibson 1963 ES-335TD Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar. Very confused by this. Looks to be new for this year. Has MHS unpotted pickups: Gibson 1963 ES-335TD Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar | Musician's Friend
So I'm not confused about the plaintop dot model. Tried it out and it is great. But what are the differences between the two block inlay models? Are the necks the same? I really gotta find a shop that carries both so I can hopefully try before I buy...
...and has anyone tried these new MHS unpotted humbuckers from Gibson? How do they sound? They seem interesting...Alnico III Neck, Alnico II Bridge. I read the neck is slightly hotter than the bridge as well. Do they sound like the new Custombuckers or lean more towards the Burstbucker sound? I know I shouldn't be too hung up on pickups cuz they can be swapped...but not really looking to play the pickup game with this guitar. Hopefully I would just leave it as is.
Bah...maybe I should just stick with the cheaper dot gloss model and call it a day since I tried it out and liked it a lot...but man those other models seem sweet too!

Thanks for any ES-335 advice!