I could probably come up with more ES topics but I don’t know if I want to start writing about pickup slugs and height springs. Feb 16, 2014. The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. 50's wiring will let you roll off the volume control but retain the treble. Rare in 64; 1962-1965 (rare)-Patent number enamel (purple windings) black leads always nickel covers. I started getting the burn for a 335 back in June. The acted like swithces istead of a gradual change. I have a '63 Historic ES335 with Timbuckers. I have a '63 Historic ES335 with Timbuckers. Alnico. 6mm. Both the '59B and PGB are bright and thin. Thread starter simon connor; Start date Yesterday at 2:53 AM; Prev. More Details. I am usually a Tele/Strat guy but I recently bought an 1989 ES 335 at the Seattle Guitar show, which sounds great. It was way cheaper than the Gibson and (IMHO) is a better guitar than all the new Gibson models I played, aside from the Historic which is what I would buy if I wanted a new Gibson. $ 8,995. #1. The control layout is almost the same as the ES 335, with top hat pot knobs on the two-tone and two-volume controllers and toggle 3-way selector switch. Fret high E at 22nd fret, distance for both. G Stone said: IMHO the best pickups in a ES-335 I run across been the "Memphis Historic Spec" (MHS). I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. 335's are huge for some people. Perhaps the influence of pickup height and pole adjustments upon tone and output would make a good subject for a future article? Reply. , moving the pickups so far down that the magnetic field barely comes into contact with the string. "LEARN TO FLY" WITH THIS AWESOME AXE!You are looking at a 2015. Measure the pickup height by fretting the low E string at the highest fret, and measuring from the bottom of the string to the pickup, then repeat for the high E string, fretting it at the highest fret and measuring its distance from the tp of the pickup. 1. the 339's 14. If it looks crooked to you, that's the way it's done on a 335. how much coil, how it's coiled etc? 02-23-2012, 08:30 AM #11. As we mentioned, the ES-335 is a big old guitar, and as such might be a little unwieldy for some players. Epiphone ES-339. Feb 27, 2003. Online sales will go on as usual. #1. The ES-335 has been a legendary tone machine since 1958. The L&M Advantage. Yes, your pickups can be set so high. . Typical wear to the gold keeps this from being a mint guitar but it’s pretty close. 5mm) from the high E and 5/64" (2 mm) from the low E. The upside is that this is part of what gives them the twangier sound than say LPS imho. Performance. Next, adjust the height of the individual pole pieces so they mirror the radius of your fretboard, as shown in Photo 2. ES 335 Pickup Replacement. The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. They are flathead wood screws and are almost always phillips and are always black. Choose the pickup bobbin color or cover material/color. The upscale ES-345 and ES-355 models were officially introduced in 1959, although 10 ES-355s shipped in late 1958. 75" Top Material: Maple. Re: Seth Lover & Antiquity combination on Gibson ES-335. I had a chance to shoot a video review of the Eastman T59/v recently and this review will elaborate on the things you need to know about it. Menu. Types of toggle switches. ES335 only thing is I have heard the hardware quality is not good and the pickups. The ES 335 also features humbucker pickups but it is fitted with the Gibson BurstBucker series. The ES-335 has been a legendary tone machine since 1958. I hadn't seen a 335', for a couple of months. Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast) String gauges: 46w-10. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. Aug 6, 2008. It’s sounds like it should do now. 2,041. Building your custom Guitar Gallery. Thread starter EL34; Start date Oct 12, 2014; EL34. What's new. Step 4 - Adjust the pickup height. Generally. Tele - Humbucker. A humbucker Neck Pickup - 50SR made by Gibson U. Pickup height is fun to play with. Only 50 Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’ models are being offered worldwide, at a price of $7,299. New posts. Performance Warranty. Guitar Additional Info. new type of guitar – the semi-hollowbody ES-335. . The ER-Custom MXV set is a popular upgrade option for Collings electric guitars. Our 2016 features a tubeless Historic truss rod, PAF-style Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, and redesigned neck shape for increased. Lots of 335's on this forum though, so hopefully they'll way in with their opinions. I reversed the neck pup ring on my '63 ES-355. The Gibson ES-335 has been a mainstay of the Gibson lineup since its release in 1958, but its large size isn’t particularly forgiving to the majority of players, especially smaller guitarists – enter the Gibson. The harnesses were actually put into the guitar through the f-hole. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. Epiphone Epiphone Ltd Ed Union Jack Sheraton. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile and it sports. The P-90 (sometimes written P90) is a single coil electric guitar pickup produced by Gibson Guitar Corporation since 1946, as well as other vendors. This video is step 5 of a 5 part series. It’s equipped with Gibson’s Memphis Historic Spec II (MHS II) humbucking pickups and an ABR-1 bridge. Rare in 61; 1961(overlap)-1964 Short magnet PAF. The bridge ring should measure 3/8″ on the taller side and 9/32″ on the short side. Joined Feb 25, 2010 Messages. I love the Calibrated T type pickups in my 2021 es335 60s. If you have. Now measure the string height at the nut; underside of the string to the top of the fret. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 set an unmatched standard. I've been adjusting the neck pickup (lowered overall height while raising the pole pieces) and that has helped a bit, but I still can't find the clarity that I like. All have fairly easy solutions so before. Feb 9, 2020 #70 saltbird said:. I was a punk rock kid. I think the most popular option for 335/Dots are the '57 classics. $419. What's new Latest activity Authors. When I took it in for the initial setup my luthier took them all to approximately . Reactions: BallsofDoom, shimmilou, dogrocketp and 1 other person. There is a 3 way switch for pickup selection. A 335 with Classic 57s is one of the great iconic guitars. Epiphone Electrics. Key Features. 17 mm). Gibson T-Type Humbucker. The type of amp and speaker. It is a contributing factor but as you can see, the pick up mount rings are the same height on both guitars. Late 1965, Narrow 1 9/16 nut width. They are not bright, which is okay. . $5,579. They can also be a bit hard to dial in to get perfect sounds out of both positions. Obviously the bridge P-90 requires a higher platform than the neck. It seemed successful enough that they built five more and sold them all. This video explains the entire Humbucker pickup height adjustment proc. Product Description. Anyone thinking about changing their Epi DOT Pickups should try adjusting the height on their stock PUs. Adjust the pickup height up for a hotter sound and down for cleaner tones. Thread starter Belexes; Start date Jul 17, 2020; 1; 2; Next. MTN. Re: Seth Lover pickup height preferences. Gibson ES-335's x 3. $ 3,499 . How To Adjust Intonation, String Height, Pickup Height On A ES 335 Like A Pro Using Items You Find At Home- Guitar Maintenance Lesson with no special tools. Go. Medium Fade to finish. In this comparison, the Epiphone ES-335 has the wider nut with 43mm (1. First, let me express thanks to all you involved forum members for having such a great place to go for help. Makers mark disappears around 69. Weight Relief: None. The jazz tends to have a little more high end to my ears so that may be a good place to start. I was always a Fender guy (strat + tele) but recently I have taken an interest in humbuckers ;). Strat. Our 2016 features a tubeless Historic truss rod, PAF-style Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, and redesigned neck shape for increased strength and enhanced playing comfort. The pickup toggle switch was a bit hit and miss delivering sound when selecting the bridge pickup. Make sure all your pickups are the same height (on the same axis)(top of plastic bobbins). Turn counter clockwise until the pole pieces of your pickup are within a 1/8 inch of touching the strings. Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Neck Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Bridge Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS potentiometers Dimensions and Weight in Packaging Blueberry Burst. The thin body was easier for players to hold, the inner block enhanced sustain and reduced feedback, and the new PAF humbucking pickups set a new standard for quiet operation, high output, and sweet, fat tone. Guitar. Then maybe drop the overall height of the pickup a little. The neck ring on a 335 is. Does pickup height not have a lot to do with the pickup itself. How To Adjust Intonation, String Height, Pickup Height On A ES 335 Like A Pro Using Items You Find At Home- Guitar Maintenance Lesson with no special tools. You may need long leads if you have an Archtop guitar, like an ES-335. Fourth, lube your nut. Electronics Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO™ NeckThey have a C shaped neck and two calibrated T Humbuckers with each pickup having a dedicated volume and tone pot. Some people like the sound of the pickups close to the strings, while others don't. Seth's aren't a 'modern sounding PU' by any standard One of the biggest differences between the two is that Ant's have aged (degaussed) A2's, which reduces treble and output. Everything is fully tested before being posted to you. I got this guitar a little while ago, and I noticed one of the pickups felt a little springy when I pressed down on it. Thread starter thebrownguitar; Start date Feb 27, 2005; Prev. Lower, as low as setting the pup cover level with the top of the plastic pickup mounting ring yields a more pure rhythm sound. Another important aspect of the ES-335 Block is its pickups, which play a crucial role in defining the sound of the guitar. 00. Pickups: Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point on pickup closest to string. #1 Hi I am new here, my name is Dave I have a Gibson ES-335 and i was playing around with string height, intonation and pickup height. yet the distance between the strings at the neck pickup and the body under it is huge as is the extra amount the pickups need to be raised out of the center block to achieve the. They are flathead wood screws and are almost always phillips and are always black. Trial and error is the only way approach pickup height because each pickup is different. You can buy a beautiful Squier or Starcaster (almost) 335 style guitar for $299, or spend a hundred more for their Classic Vibe series, and you’re not likely to have the high fret problems nor have a cheap, falling-apart pickup. Trial and error is the only way approach pickup height because each pickup is different. Lastly, let’s look at the pickup height. Gibson Patent Sticker Humbucking Pickup Les Paul SG Standard 1967. The Gibson Limited-Edition ES-335 Figured blends form and function with a figured maple body and top, rounded mahogany neck and stopbar tailpiece. When doing that, small adjustments actually make a big difference. It sounds like GC just messed up the pickup height in them. That is a starting point. 5875mm) on the Treble Side. Measure by holding the corresponding side down at its. Read more: Best guitar pickups overall. Like Tom, I personally think the neck ring looks a little odd backwards but not enough to really bother me as it does sort of level the pickup relative to the strings when mounted backwards. Epiphone DOT vs Gibson ES 335. Re: Pickups for a Gibson ES-335. This is the only blonde 63 ES-335 known. ES 335 Pickup Replacement. 039'') difference. 00. 0,1190), neck pickup . A. Used – Very Good. GibsonELECTRICS: Gibson T-Type calibrated covered humbuckers, 3-way toggle pickup selector, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. By 57, it was being used in a few “spanish” models-the Les Paul, the ES-175 and various other arch tops. . Gibson ES-335. 0,1190), neck pickup . With 4-conductor leads, each of the humbucker’s two coils. 3/32” (0. Available as a single or dual pickup. “My pickups are poorly balanced. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. Browse. Quick pictures of the pickups. Although 335s command a far greater price on the vintage market nowadays, this clearly demonstrates that Epiphone guitars made in Kalamazoo were not intended as inferior instruments in terms of quality. The Epiphone Limited Edition Dot Deluxe honors the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollowbody archtop with “Dot” inlays that brought archtop class to the rock’n’ roll era. Pickups--humbuckers made by Gotoh. They can also be a bit hard to dial in to get perfect sounds out of both positions. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. I’ve seen a couple of ebony 335 used here in Austin for $2300. One of the biggest problems with 335’s is lack of sustain and the culprit is almost always the saddles. The concept here is to set your amp the way you like. #3. Seths work better in full hollow bodies to give them a note liveliness and slightly almost acoustic open-ness. Bought on MF for $379 on sale. the buzzing stopped and the tone sounds great after I adjusted the pickup height. It features the '60s-style Kalamazoo. I have one over here that is owned by one of the well known tone guru's. This guitar is based on a 1961 Gibson SG that belonged to Dickey Betts but was at one point played by Duane Allman. 6K, Bridge 8. . 58-61 es 335 pickup ring question. Member List; Calendar; Latest Posts; Forum; The Pickup Lounge; Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) tone forum. Gibson Pickup install (1) Gibson V repair (1) GPS Model TechDeck (1) Guitar Fret Dress (1) Guitar Fret Dressing (1) Guitar Fret dressing explained (1) Guitar Repair (1)To the low E high E pole pieces. I've also gone as close as 1/16" on the bridge pickup with no problem but that depends. changed height. Guitar Additional Info. IMO/IME Classic 57s do better in hollows (175) and semi-hollows (335/355) I've played than in solid bodies. Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst:…ES-339. (pickup height adjustments don't help much) . Download. “My bridge pickup is too bright. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico. The pickup. I have occasionally seen a taller version of the bridge pickup ring on some later 60’s. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. Being 2005 it should have 57 Classic type pickups which are probably vintage ballpark 7-8kohm. The Gibson ES-335 is a semi-hollow body semi-acoustic guitar introduced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation as part of its ES (Electric Spanish) series in 1958. The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. Thread Tools. Do the same with the high E, measurement should be 3/64". I play a Strat most of the time anduse 10-49. DC: Neck 7. Epiphone Casino Vs. Messages. Oct 22, 2012. 90 price drop. #6. Gibson ‘60s Burstbucker Humbucker. I have a 2016 Gibson ES-335 Studio with 57 in it. Museum grade 1957 Les Paul Custom. If I'm not mistaken, the Gibson factory setting height for the action is: 5/64" under the 6th string to top of the 12thfret, and 3/64" from the 1st string to the top of the 12th fret. This has been a guitar that I have. 5mm at nut, 52mm at 12th fret. The best for rich blues tones. The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. 3/32” (0. The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but desire a slightly smaller, lighter instrument. Start by setting the bridge height for frets 16-22 so that the strings play buzz free at the lowest possible height. Check/set pickup height. 860. Sep 19, 2023. When I finally opened it up, I saw that the cause was some of the glue/epoxy that attached the bracket to the pickup housing was loose. and then set the pickup height so the string is 4mm from the pickup" etc. My middle position and neck seem a little dark and muddy. Pickup poles should be 3 to 4/32nds of an inch from the strings. Changing the neck relief, bridge height, and tailpiece height yield substantial changes to them, even in tone and moreso than other Gibsons. ES-165 (1991–2013) Single pickup ES-175 based on Herb Ellis's. Messages 2,492. Height adjustment and amp settings is key with these pups. And although they are best associated with Gibson and Epiphone, a variety of brands produce guitars modelled on these designs. ”. Of course they are just guidelines and jumping off points. Thread starter gibson-r8; Start date Sep 28, 2007; 1; 2; Next. Isolines for carving the guitar top’s contours. Though nut slots may still be in the 0. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. Reversing your pickup height orientation will provide you with. Controls. 98mm) on the treble. Featuring a pair of Alnico ClassicT humbuckers, Grover® Rotomatic Machine Head and a gorgeous Flame Maple Veneer top and body in a stunning Blueberry Burst finish. #15. Yes. The room you're in. Just gonna pass on some info about the medium-height black pickup rings from back in the 50s and early-60s that was told to me by Terry Mueller. 335 is my dream guitar but I can’t justify $4k for the cherry one. 6-millimeters for both pickups, which may have reflected the lower-output, unpotted standard of the day. 17,869. Pickup height. 4. For example, if your picking/strumming position is closer to your bridge pickup the output of that pickup is likely to be louder than your neck pickup. In this episode of "Gibson's Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance," Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to adjust the height of yo. Dec 22, 2014. There were holes through the block for the pickup wires but nothing else. Ed. 4 mm) for the A 335 should have plenty of sustain. I don’t know if it’s the guitar or the pickups. ”. Rare in 64; 1962-1965 (rare)-Patent number enamel (purple windings) black leads always nickel covers. Jan 26, 2022. I believe that 57 classics are pretty good pickups. The pickup height made a night and day difference. 5 inch scale. It has a ’60s neck profile and an authentic medium C-Shape body. Monday, April 17th, 2023. This includes the knobs on your guitar, both tone and volume. The Epiphone ES 335 Pro needs to be as close as possible sound wise to the original. Bridge Pickup. For a guitar to sustain, the string has to vibrate freely for as long a possible. Warning: contains kill. ES-335. I'. Really all you have to look out for here is moving the pickups out of the optimal operating range of the string; i. 1965 Gibson ES-335. Today I spent some time adjusting the action and more importantly the pickup height. Scale Length: 24. The thin body was easier for players to hold, the inner block enhanced sustain. Colors:. plucking normally play fret 16. I have an '85 335 Dot Neck w/ Shaw('s) installed. ES-335s have the reputation as the most versatile electric guitar ever made for a. So, the sonic experience is certainly a little different from a more generic ES-335-alike, but the quality is good. Go. Pickup Swap. Using that coil split push/pull and adjusting my amps. Update Feb 2012: refer to the Stratocaster setup guide for official guidelines. Seymour wound a pickup based on that design and was interested in marketing and producing it as a. New Merchandise! Articles of Interest. That said, I personally have an aversion to swapping out electronics on older guitars that are still all. I have owned close to 500 of them over the years. 4 mm) for the neck. #5. This will be true of all the screws on the guitars except for the pickup surround screws and the pickup bobbin screws. Jul 22, 2015. uk) 50s-style wiring harness in it with 0. Re: ES 335 pickup ideas please for jazz/medium gain I use an Axe Fx II modeler. Gibson '57 Classic, '57 Classic Plus, P-90, and P-100 pickups all feature vintage two-conductor wiring. new type of guitar – the semi-hollowbody ES-335. Sep 28, 2007 #1 gibson-r8 Active member. If you’re going to use the manufacturer’s recommended settings, you can check the measurements recommended for some of the most popular guitar styles in the table below. I read allot about. Keep tweaking and listening. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. 00. Feel free to replace away. And also, the way that the guitar is wired up, when turning the volume pots to 8, the drop off is so severe that it makes using the pots to control. A: Gibson recommends 3/32″ on the bass string side and 1/16″ on the treble string side. the 339's 17") But you stated in the other thread you want a bigger body. If your tailpiece is low you may want to bring it up. Cleaning and professional repacking. This Gibson guitar is ideal for both beginners and pro players. This video from Christmas 2021 (!) shows me setting up Drew's Epiphone 335 - including swapping out the pickups for a set of House Of Tone humbuckers. Has anybody turned that pick up ring around? It would seem to me that if the pick up ring was mounted the other way the pick up would be more parallel to the strings. The ES semi-hollow body guitars from Gibson first appeared in 1958. It's especially annoying when pickups and pots don't sound great on an ES-335 because it's an all-day ordeal swapping out the harness and pickups. new type of guitar – the semi-hollowbody ES-335. To many, Alvins’ 335 was ‘the’ epitome of this instrument, but of course, there were other great guitarists as well. 4 mm) on the bass side and 1/16" (1. 093”, 2. Profile view of neck and pitched headstock. 2,041. the Gretch and Gibson ES-335’s of legends. also pots were scratchy. #10. 65-69: Full height, wire, nylon saddles, patent number w/makers mark. Do the same for the low E and back it down to about 3/16". The ES 335 also features humbucker pickups but it is fitted with the Gibson BurstBucker series. Hi there! Here's a question for the fine folks of TGP : I really like my new 2017 ES-335 studio, but it's a really bright guitar. To tell how high I need to make the platform I place the loose P-90 on it. Tweet. 030″ range and string height will likely need some adjusting. 01-31-2018, 03:26 AM. Then I screw the P-90 in, so the baseplate is firmly anchored to the platform. 6K, Bridge 8. NGD - Epiphone ES-335 Pro. The first commercially available thinline archtop semi-acoustic electric guitar, the ES-335 was another great idea from Gibson Guitar Corporation president Ted McCarty. ||| a lovely ES-335 in for a complete set-up / overhaul. I am really pleased with this guitar, my first Epiphone and my first semi-hollowbody electric. The ES-335 electric guitar defines the idea of a semi-hollow, and since its launch in 1958 it has found favour in the hands of some of the greatest guitarists of all time. . Larry Carlton Says Gibson ES-335 Guitars Are ’Inconsistent,’. Its lower-gain pickups also make it easier to press the strings and play fast. SKU. Lower the pickups a little and see if that cleans up the muddiness and helps sustain. I have had several 335s from 1963 - 1966 and fundamentally, those later Patent sticker pickups (later, meaning mid-sixties) sound articulate and clear as a bell. Byrdland, ES-350, ES-5 switchmaster, L-5CE, the Super 400 and the ES-335/ES-345/ES-355 (when introduced in 1958/1959). I recently acquired a Gibson ES 335. The Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured honors the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollow archtop that brought archtop class to the rock era. 008'') difference. I think their great sounding pickups. 4. 2. “For many ES-335 players, the middle setting is where you’ll find much of the magic”. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. But I could. Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-335 promises to deliver the tone and feel of a classic Gibson in a more affordable package for budget-conscious guitarists. $2,650.