It's a mostly-original 335. My own preference is to start with 3/32" (2. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. Cleaning and professional repacking. It is simply one of the best deals today for guitar players who want the classic sound of an ES. Pickups: Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point on pickup closest to string. A high-quality Graph Tech NuBone nut and rock-solid Epiphone Deluxe tuners round out this classy ES-335. Donations. 00. It’s near enough 3/64. . Thread starter Glynn; Start date Jul 17, 2020; G. Dec 22, 2014. $5,999. Full inspection and play test. SKU. 0,31751). #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. Jul 20, 2017. Sep 29, 2022. A properly installed Tune-o-matic bridge post extends 1/2" above the top of the guitar, with the other half of the inch-long post screwed into the body. Some instruments only have the non-adjustable slug-type poles (and you definitely should not try to adjust those) but many pickups will be fitted with screw-type poles that can be raised or lowered. Weight Relief: None. Its higher-end pickups produce less feedback than the ES-335 does, making it the preferred pick for metal. A little goes a long way toward altering your tone, and. Compared to other single coil designs, such as the ubiquitous Fender single coil, the bobbin for a P-90 is wider but shorter. An in depth discussion of all things related to vintage and newer Gibson ES-335, ES-345 and ES-355 electric guitars. Next, adjust the height of the individual pole pieces so they mirror the radius of your fretboard, as shown in Photo 2. It also came with more authentic layers. Pole Dance. In collecting and studio circles this model was often called the “ES-Mitch. A. 01uF cap for the neck takes care of this issue on Les Paul's and ES-335 style guitars. Joined Nov 16, 2005 Messages 2,454. Check/set pickup height. Go. Feb 27, 2003. and then 3 of them had shown up on the same day! Fret Dress / Edge Dress Demo Video Link:. Download. The 4 Best Pickups for Your ES-335 Style Guitar. Reactions: Roe and JKjr. The Sounds of the Epiphone ES 335 PRO Oct 22, 2012. Stock bridge (for now see below) Gotoh tailpiece (because I had one lying around)Does pickup height affect noise? Effects of Low Pickup Height Setting Anytime a guitar sounds too harsh, with poor sustain and generally bad tone, try lowering the pickup height before spending any time or money replacing parts or the guitar. The 4 Best Pickups for Your ES-335 Style Guitar. By adjusting. 5875mm) on the Treble Side. If anyone has any info on a tool for measuring pickup height that would be great too. Once the height is set, I file a small channel for the PU wire to lie in. I generally set the pickups as close to the strings as possible. Neck pickup really low with pole pieces really high, bridge pickup really high with pole pieces really. I have an '18 ES 335 Pro, stock pups, never had this issue. This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Gibson ES-335. 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 bought my ES-335 new over 20 years ago, largely (I presume) for the 57 Classics that are in it. GUITAR: 2002 Epiphone Elite 1963 ES-335 DOT/CH PRICE PAID: € 1200,- NOS (new old stock) FROM: Local dealer ORIGIN: Made in Japan (Terada plant) FEATURES: Bridge Pickup - 50ST made by Gibson U. What's new. Seths work better in full hollow bodies to give them a note liveliness and slightly almost acoustic open-ness. 0,1190), neck pickup . There are eight pickup surround screws-4 short and 4 long. $85,000. Here’s how I do it. on pickup closest to string. You can even go to 3/16" on the high E and 1/4" on the low E. ”. 73 mm from strings. 65-69: Full height, wire, nylon saddles, patent number w/makers mark. 6mm. Quick pictures of the pickups. For the neck a penny it’s exactly 4/64 For the bridge i used the frame of a standard USA razor blade. With the price of a 58-60 dot neck reaching nosebleed heights, it might be time to look at the 61 ES-335 if you are among those who absolutely must have a dot. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (cm. Adjust the height and poles so the strings are all balanced and output is equal. 335 is my dream guitar but I can’t justify $4k for the cherry one. I have one of the newer 'Inspired By' models, which comes with Alnico Classic Pros. Here, our Epiphone displays a funky phasiness with a more compressed response. With 4-conductor leads, each of the humbucker’s two coils. We take a massive amount of care and attention when putting our Gibson & Epiphone ES-335 harnesses together. We started research by dissecting and analyzing the pickups from ThroBak’s own 1970, “Made In USA” stamped SG and two early Patent Sticker T-Top pickups from and ES-335. Oct 14, 2022. New posts. Posts: 458 Thanks to everyone for all of the advice. But I was really attracted to Epiphone's ES 335 Pro, and found the Limited Edition version of that guitar for sale at a good price around Christmas, so I ordered one online to be shipped to the closest GC, about 40 miles away for pickup. Number of Frets: 22. SGs, and ES-330/335s. This will be true of all the screws on the guitars except for the pickup surround screws and the pickup bobbin screws. This works even with high-output pickups. . 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. We recently caught up with JD Simo at dBs Music in Bristol (to talk Gibson ES-335 tone, tips and technique. Messages 236. Messages 2,492. These deliver a fuller sound with a bit more warmth and. So on this Epiphone I would seriously consider an upgrade to the Gibson equivalent. #3. Avg. While there isn’t a magic number for guitar pickup height—every pickup and guitar manufacturer has their own pickup height specifications—we’ve found 3/32 of an inch (2. Limited Edition in '60s Cherry w/Bigsby. Gibson ES-335 Replacement Pickups. #6. 050 from E to e at 12th fret. The Gibson ES-335 DOT is the cornerstone of the Gibson ES line-up. It’s a superb rhythm tone and ideal for textured chord arpeggios. Oct 14, 2022. Just to head off another thing you might think is wrong but is correct for a 335 style guitar, The neck pickup angle does not follow the neck and string angle. Play around with the height of the pickups and pole pieces too, that will make a big difference in how pickups sound in a 335 - you gotta dial them in. should be 4/32"(cm. The pickup toggle switch was a bit hit and miss delivering sound when selecting the bridge pickup. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. Model Sub-Family: Gibson ES-335 TD Block. Wondering if anyone has changed theirs out and what was their experience. The bridge pickup is replaced but it's replaced with a Gibson T-top ('68-on-up) bucker. The 61 ES-335. changed height. Product Details. S. Product Details. Binding: 1-Ply Royalite. Check this box below, and we’ll give you some extra lead length. This includes the knobs on your guitar, both tone and volume. 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. Epiphone Electrics. Epiphone. #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. Besides all the pickup adjusting options others mentioned, you could try swapping out the pots from 500k to 250k but i think that wont be a cheap "test" for an es 335. ES-335 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. The. One of the biggest problems with 335’s is lack of sustain and the culprit is almost always the saddles. "RELIC" Epiphone by Gibson Tribute ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody DOT *LOOK AT THIS ONE! $595. I've been collecting buying and selling ES 335/345/355 guitars for 20 years. Suggested height. how much coil, how it's coiled etc? 02-23-2012, 08:30 AM #11. The ES semi-hollow body guitars from Gibson first appeared in 1958. the 339's 14. I am really pleased with this guitar, my first Epiphone and my first semi-hollowbody electric. It’s a win-win. Sorry about the horrible quality photos. It is simply one of the best deals today for guitar players who want the classic sound of an ES. If you just got this I'd play around with pickup height and polepieces before jumping to find another pickup. “To adjust the pickups, you hold both E strings down at the highest fret. The upside is that this is part of what gives them the twangier sound than say LPS imho. So I can't point you to an inherently better choice of necessity. I keep my Les Paul neck pickups low for a few jazz-pop standards and find it produces a more mellow, smokey sound. Dubbed ES for "electric spanish", it has always been a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar elements. Flipping the ring helped with adjusting the height, and reigned-in the sound "somewhat". But sometimes in my rig I need to drop or raise a pole piece or two, or tweak height/tilt of a pickup. in stock. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. On the Gibson ES-335, the issue isn't one of quality as much as style. plain and simple. Ibanez AZ2204B Prestige Nut Width. Check/set pickup height. All this is enhanced by controls that offer plenty of useable range. even if you don't wind up with the 57's it'll help you in your future search learning how sensitive a 335 is to pickup adjustments. However, I’m running into the issue of no one having the correct replacements for the most recent issue of 335’s. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (1. Next I would adjust the Bridge P90 height, like in the article, the Low E: 2. 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. Check/set pickup height. *Trembuckers are designed for wider string most commonly associated with Floyd Rose or vintage vibrato bridges (often called Tremolos) with a string spacing of 2. . 16" at the lower bout (vs. Overdriven tones can be backed off for. I've learned a lot here and I hope someone else can too. In fact, when put head-to-head with our own 2021 Gibson ES-335, the Epiphone stands its ground pretty well. I have a red 1968 & 1969 Gibson ES 335; 1984 Gibson Black ES 335 DOT; 1987 Blonde Gibson. The ES-335 is Epiphone's version of the historic ES-335 that has been wowing guitar players all over the world for over six decades. Notes: Introduced in 1958, the ES-335 cemented Gibson's reputation for cutting-edge innovation combined with classic traditional design. Perhaps the influence of pickup height and pole adjustments upon tone and output would make a good subject for a future article? Reply. Non Original Electronics = pickups, pots. DeLonge first used a red Gibson ES-335 (replete with the word ‘Fuck’ written across its bottom bout in tape, natch) when making the Box Car Racer album in 2001, and got the first prototype of the ES-333 in 2003. Skin back the shield (wire mesh) to reveal the hot lead wire. Paul John Best from Radioshop Pickups UK gives you our guide to how to set your humbucker pickup height. With this ES-335, you’re getting Epiphone’s decades of experience in making hollow and semi-hollowbody guitars, backed by Gibson’s quality control and electronics. 2. 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 bridge ring is taller but not as tall as the one on a Les Paul (or an ES-175). Dirty_Boogie Still got the ol' tagger on it. Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Pickups - Maple Body w/Figured Maple Top & Back. Number of Strings: 6-String. Stock tuners. Thread starter simon connor; Start date Apr 11, 2023; Prev. Just to head off another thing you might think is wrong but is correct for a 335 style guitar, The neck pickup angle does not follow the neck and string angle. 1. Add to Cart. Bridge: same. Lastly, let’s look at the pickup height. The Epiphone ES-335 wins when it comes to sound, build quality. If you have very powerful humbuckers, lower the pickup height a tad. 81. See a trend here? I mentioned ’50s wiring. 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. More Details. . I've also gone as close as 1/16" on the bridge pickup with no problem but that depends. The Gibson setup starts at 6/64 of an inch for the neck and 4/64 of an inch for the bridge. This is where the ES-335 gets very close to the deep, rich tones of an archtop, but it’s well, different…. Re: Pickups for a Gibson ES-335. This is the ONLY way to go for a myriad of restoration options, converting a stereo ES to mono or dropping some insane tone in your modern reissue 335!. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Hi all, I'm currently working on setting up my Gibson ES-335 DOT RI 2005. String height should run about 0. Players will be impressed by its lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. 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. I set the pickup height to get the tone I wanted and started noodling. . Jul 22, 2015. it is usually wanting to switch from jazz to blues/rock. 59 mm) at the highest point of the pickup to the bottom of the string fretted at the last fret at the bridge end of the neck. They were straight HH setups for the pickups. 685''). #3. All Things Guitar by Jimi D and The Wolf is a channel where you can find informati. Like most instruments, it has had its ups and downs over the ~60 years of its. Pencil graphite (6B or softer is good) with a smidgen of petroleum jelly is good. NGD - Epiphone ES-335 Pro. In this comparison, the Gibson ES-335 has the wider nut with 43mm (1. Get a good setup done and the guitar will play 1000 times better. These pickups are very simple to install. Epiphone ES-335 Nut Width. Epiphone DOT "Pickups". 335s are very sensitive to all adjustments. But the real magic happened like 6 months later. Ibanez ES-335 copy pickup suggestions. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico. 10. How High Should The Action Be On An Es-335? Photo by: gibson There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on personal preference. 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. Epiphone ProBucker™ 2. The standard action height of an ES-335 is typically 3/64” for the low E and 2/64” for the. “My bridge pickup is too bright. Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast) String gauges: 46w-10. 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. ||| a lovely ES-335 in for a complete set-up / overhaul. Download. 7k. 00. It had a stainless steel cover and no sticker. 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. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. Thanks! 02-23-2012, 12:48 PM #15. . Gibson 1959 ES-335 Rose Tattoo 2018. Dec 2, 2020 #4. I use alnico 2 Tom Holmes pickups in my 2001 ES-335. This pre-wired Gibson & Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Style Wiring Harness is designed for replacing old electrics or upgrading the electronics of imported models or for use on DIY Kits. Epiphone Electrics. Thread starter thebrownguitar; Start date Feb 27, 2005; Prev. Bridge pickup: 2/32" (1. “My bridge pickup is too bright. What I. Last edited: Feb 9, 2020. Epiphone. Les Paul Junior Wiring Diagram; Les Paul Standard Wiring Diagram; Les Paul Standard Clone Wiring Diagram; Les Paul. 01-31-2018, 03:26 AM. These babies are the beating heart of your guitar. Museum grade 1957 Les Paul Custom. 16 inch hollow body archtops with bodies a bit thinner than an ES-175 (2. I have an '18 ES 335 Pro, stock pups, never had this issue. Browse. The bridge ring is taller but not as tall as the one on a Les Paul (or an ES-175). Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple. What type of humbuckers were the usual fare that year. I'm not well-versed in "things Gibson" and would like ES 335 specs. I really think they did a fantastic job on the build of this guitar. This video is step 5 of a 5 part series. ES-335 Solderless Wiring Diagram; Les Paul. Medium Fade to finish. The jazz tends to have a little more high end to my ears so that may be a good place to start. 98mm) on the treble. 00. If it's setup to Gibson Specs 5/64" on bass side and 3/64" on treble side then you should set your pickup height at 3/32" Neck Pickup and 1/16" on Bridge Pickup. What's on their current ES-335? I would bet you they would. 55/7. MTN. 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. 58-61 es 335 pickup ring question. The Epiphone Dot has a solid maple body and a mahogany center block, while. Gibson's Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups are paired with our hand. 65-69: Full height, wire, nylon saddles, patent number w/makers mark. The perfect pickup height depends on your particular pickups, your strings, and, of course, personal taste. 2,041. Joined Apr 11, 2022 Messages. $2,650. (Image credit: Gibson) 3. Re: ES 335 pickup ideas please for jazz/medium gain I use an Axe Fx II modeler. I think their great sounding pickups. Do the same for the low E and back it down to about 3/16". I set the pickup height to get the tone I wanted and started noodling. P90 staple adjustable pickup neck2017 gibson es les paul goldtop w/ bigsby & p90 pickups! 335 lp gold t Height p90 optimum gretsch talkVintage v130 double cut les paul. NGD - Epiphone ES-335 Pro. The neck ring on a 335 is. Gibson ‘60s Burstbucker Humbucker. Thread starter Belexes; Start date Jul 17, 2020; 1; 2; Next. new type of guitar – the semi-hollowbody ES-335. The back-story of my interest in the ES-335 is in my introductory post. bridge: 8/64 e,E. . 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. Pickup height is a personal preference, however there are reasons for making certain adjustments. ThroBak Butyrate M-69 rings are a ground up reproduction of vintage reference M-69 PAF guitar pickup mounting rings. The frets were perfect right out of the box, the action was a little high, but soon adjusted by cutting the nut a little lower and tweaking the truss rod and bridge height. 0625”, 1. Single-cutaway bodies were retained for the more downmarket ES-125 models, and in 1959, the ES-330 took over the ES-225’s mantle along with the ES-335 body shape. Treat them right and they will treat you right. If you have an original Gibson PAF pickup and/or M-69 pickup. This includes the knobs on your guitar, both tone and volume. 10" Hi E : 2. Videos include adjusting the truss rod, bridge, nut,. Don’t forget that the Epiphone ES 335 PRO has upgraded pickups so will be even closer to the Gibson. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson Humbuckers deliver a wide range of vintage sounds while the rounded C neck profile is extremely. I agree with Josh. Messages. Makers mark disappears around 69. Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. “My neck pickup is muddy. This will do me just fine and I think it is a great value. The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. Burst Serial Numbers. Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. Start with low E. Most sources agree that 317 of Gibson’s new thinline semis left the factory that year – 267 in sunburst (ES-335TD) and 50 in natural (ES-335TDN), marketed at $267. Pickups--humbuckers made by Gotoh. Pickups are uncovered Alnico III Custombuckers in the neck and bridge, with a Seymour Duncan SSL-1 in the middle position. Yes. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Sep 28, 2007 #1 gibson-r8 Active member. The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than. What i would do is: Lower down that tone pot on the bridge pickup and leave the guitar stock. You have both pickups selected and turn one volume or tone down it globally affected both. should be 4/32"(cm. 381mm) is a good place to start. Isolines for carving the guitar top’s contours. But tell that to Eddie Van Halen, who took a chisel to a Gibson Les Paul Gold Top and a hacksaw to a 1961 Gibson ES-335. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Figured Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups -. 057. I don’t know if it’s the guitar or the pickups. Ed. Gibson’s engineers recommend a 1. Though nut slots may still be in the 0. That worked fine with the Florance and OX4s, but not with. Duane’s daughter, Galadrielle, gave this to me when they copied the SG. $ 3,499 . 17,869. Joined. ES-335s have the reputation as the most versatile electric guitar ever made for a. If it's setup to Gibson Specs 5/64" on bass side and 3/64" on treble side then you should set your pickup height at 3/32" Neck Pickup and 1/16" on Bridge Pickup. You may need long leads if you have an Archtop guitar, like an ES-335. Thread starter EL34; Start date Oct 12, 2014; EL34. Long Leads . 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. Adjust your pickups in tiny increments. Original “fretless wonder” frets are in great shape. 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.