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. It’s a superb rhythm tone and ideal for textured chord arpeggios. Tweet. Both measurements taken with strings depressed at the 12th fret. See a trend here? I mentioned ’50s wiring. I compared those to a 2019 Heritage H-535 that had SD Seth Lovers or SD '59s in it and the Gibby with the MHS pickups sounded better. RobertD Member. Binding: 1-Ply Royalite. Experience the Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured - a visually stunning and sonically versatile guitar. and then set the pickup height so the string is 4mm from the pickup" etc. S. 08-26-2014, 11:51 AM #15. You have both pickups selected and turn one volume or tone down it globally affected both. Avg. 55/7. As far as pickup height, I follow the advice I found online. 335s are very sensitive to all adjustments. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Let me know what you think. 00. Pickup height. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, OK Guitars retail store is closed. A new Gibson 335 will cost thousands. These Burstbuckers are covered. also pots were scratchy. Low E and A should measure 2/64", D and G =1. Epiphone Casino Vs. Gibson put them in ES-335s roughly between 2014 and 2019, could be longer, not sure. 1 of 2 Go to page. one of the tone controls didn't work. It also came with more authentic layers. Luckily, it is really easy on a Strat as each pickup has two screws (see image below). 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. Rare in 61; 1961(overlap)-1964 Short magnet PAF. The L&M Advantage. If both Pickups are identical as far as #of winds and magnet the bridge will sound weaker and the neck louder so I usually end up with the neck lower than bridge. Feb 9, 2020 #70 saltbird said:. Depends on how your action is set. The list of downfalls to having your pickup height set too low is considerably shorter than that of the pickups being set too high. A little further away than spec is probably much better than too close. Electric Velvet. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage models in magnificent detail. . The 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, slim-taper neck proles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts. This is a 1mm (0. Posted January 20, 2012. String height should run about 0. DC: Neck 7. • u0007 Scale Length 626mm/24 5/8”. Used – Mint. Wondering if anyone has changed theirs out and what was their experience. It’s a large body, semi-hollow electric that has since become instantly recognisable. 6 mm) for their PAFs in both neck and bridge position, and for both the bass and the treble sides of the pickup. Tele - Humbucker. The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. All this is enhanced by controls that offer plenty of useable range. 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. 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. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. NOTE: The further away from the strings the pickups are the deeper the tone will be (and lower volume) and the. Colors:. 1965 Gibson ES-335. I was a punk rock kid. Step 2. Add to Cart. Then swap out the controls to some good quality Audio taper pots and PIO caps. . #15. beautiful and sounds pretty good. Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster Nut Width. (pickup height adjustments don't help much) . Medium Fade to finish. Tele - Humbucker. The Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured honours the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollow archtop that brought archtop class to the rock era. The neck ring on a 335 is 3/16″ tall on the tall side and 5/32″ on the short side. Basicaly I read that the neck pickup should be 3/32"s from the strings and the treble pickup should be 1/16"s from the strings. 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. Re: Seth Lover pickup height preferences. Once you get one just so, the other will be a touch off. 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. Pickup height makes a difference, but, IMHO, the character of the pickup remains essentially the same. ES-335. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck remind players where it all started. First, let me express thanks to all you involved forum members for having such a great place to go for help. 7k. They were straight HH setups for the pickups. Below are. I keep my Les Paul neck pickups low for a few jazz-pop standards and find it produces a more mellow, smokey sound. It is simply one of the best deals today for guitar players who want the classic sound. The L&M Advantage. 3/32” (0. Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. Now, the Epiphone Ltd. 6mm. The Burstbucker™ Pro humbucker™ enhances the vintage "edge" of Gibson's popular Burstbucker pickups with the added feature of an Alnico 5 magnet. $5,579. 19. 1. Thread starter EL34; Start date Oct 12, 2014; EL34. but the neck pickup alone is muddy. 008'') difference. ES-335; ES-339; These models are available across a broad range of prices. . 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. I started getting the burn for a 335 back in June. RANGE OPTIONS: The Modern ES-335 Satin (£2,499) kicks off the current range; the Original ES-335 is £2,899. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (1. It should be 5/64". Then I screw the P-90 in, so the baseplate is firmly anchored to the platform. I found that article on pickup height very interesting, got some other guitars where I am going to put that in action. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. Perfect action, perfect frets, and the neck was straight as an arrow. Notes: Introduced in 1958, the ES-335 cemented Gibson's reputation for cutting-edge innovation combined with classic traditional design. The harnesses were actually put into the guitar through the f-hole. Dec 22, 2014. Bridge pickup: 2/32" (1. This model from GC seems to have the quality back. (Image credit: Gibson) 3. Fret high E at 22nd fret, distance for both pickups should be 3/32" (cm. Epiphone’s ES-335 will stand out instantly with its eye-grabbing body and fingerboard binding, plus a head-turning Epiphone Crown headstock inlay and tasteful dot fingerboard inlays. ES-165 (1991–2013) Single pickup ES-175 based on Herb Ellis's. Epiphone DOT "Pickups". It's a mostly-original 335. The ES-335 doesn't fit me either, but I'm taller and it's more a matter of weight and balance for me. 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. Thread starter Belexes; Start date Jul 17, 2020; 1; 2; Next. I have an '85 335 Dot Neck w/ Shaw('s) installed. “To adjust the pickups, you hold both E strings down at the highest fret. Pickup Configuration: HH. 73 mm from strings. Les Paul Junior Wiring Diagram; Les Paul Standard Wiring Diagram; Les Paul Standard Clone Wiring Diagram; Les Paul. 00. The Burstbucker Pro's characteristic sweet harmonic complexity and crystalline clarity derive from its slightly unbalanced coil windings. Browse. Pickguard - there was a guy on eBay selling custom pickguards for the 335 Pro (and other guitars). In addition I set the screw slots to cross the string. Adjust the pickup height up for a hotter sound and down for cleaner tones. So if the size of the traditional ES-335 was too cumbersome, the smaller form of the ES-339 should be more manageable. Messages. Adjust. Inspired by Gibson ES-335 - Cherry. This Gibson guitar is ideal for both beginners and pro players. Aug 6, 2008. 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. 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. Adjust the pickup height in relation to the strings, or the individual pole pieces on the pickup. This is where the ES-335 gets very close to the deep, rich tones of an archtop, but it’s well, different…. Hovering between $3000 and $3700, the T-Type humbuckers that ship with the Gibson ES-335 are decent pickups, though we'd prefer to see something like the Gibson-branded Burstbucker, like in the picture below: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. 0625”, 1. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. Then maybe drop the overall height of the pickup a little. Just over 9 lbs which is fairly light for this model. 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 set the pickup height to get the tone I wanted and started noodling. WEIGHT (kg/lb): 3. 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 alnico classic pros are meant to be copies of the Gibson 57 classics, except with A5 magnets. Registered User : Join Date: Apr 2013. Pickups: Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point on pickup closest to string. • u0007Neck Width 41. Jul 17, 2020 #1. If you have an original Gibson PAF pickup and/or M-69 pickup. Yea I would set both pickups at about 3/32" to start and go from there. Start with low E. 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. It features a solid maple wood block running through the center of its body with upper bouts that are hollow and two violin-style f-holes cut into the top over the hollow chambers. F. 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. Everything is fully tested before being posted to you. 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!. I've learned a lot here and I hope someone else can too. Several notable players have endorsed the ES-335. Joined Jul 15, 2001 Messages 467. I find this to be really important to getting his “woman tone”. By adjusting. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. Burst Serial Numbers. Make sure the bridge P90 doesn't rattle, if it does you may need to put some dense foam under it. 19 mm),. Then raise the pickups with the guitar plugged in and amplified. These are are the screws or ‘slugs’ that you see in your instrument’s pickups. The P-90 was Gibson’s premium pickup from 1946 until 1957, and it was installed on everything from the most exquisite jazz guitars to lowly student models such as the Les Paul Junior. . Bridge Height ES 335. These pickups are very simple to install. Today (2015) Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. 654''). The current outer dimensions are 92mm x 45mm with a distance of 81. Bridge pickup should be 3/64" (cm. On the other hand, the Ibanez AS73G has the upper hand when it. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Posted June 23, 2017. . Browse. plain and simple. 50 and $282. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Pole Dance. The below video is a comparison of The Epiphone ES 335 DOT vs a Gibson ES 335. I set the pickup height to get the tone I wanted and started noodling. May 23, 2004. There are eight pickup surround screws-4 short and 4 long. What's new. ER-Custom humbucker pickups are wound on the ThroBak vintage Leesona-102 to complete the Maximum Vintage specs. Our own ES-335 has a Mojo Pickups (mojopickups. Epiphone ES-335 Review Highlights: From its well-defined pickups to its easy playability the ES-335 is a great all-around guitar. Unless there was something wonky with the wiring from the factory, those volume controls were both operable in the middle switch position. It's based on the iconic ES-335, favored by legendary guitarists like Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, and Dave Grohl, just to name a few. DC: Neck 7. If you’re sold on the style and tones of the 335, but you’re looking for something smaller and easier to handle, the Epiphone ES-339 is the way to go. Lower end guitars like epiphones get crap setups at the factory and no love once on the wall at guitar center. P90 Pickup Height: bass side, 1. A humbucker 16" semi hollow body thin line arch top w. . The Epiphone ES 335 Pro needs to be as close as possible sound wise to the original. 35mm / 0. Based on one of his favorite guitars, the Epiphone Jim James ES-335 features a Seventies Walnut-finished 5-ply laminated maple body with a solid maple center block for increased. 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. Bought on MF for $379 on sale. His time as president of Gibson from 1949 until 1966 is a clear golden age of electric guitar design and production. Using a calliper to measure them. I picked up the Wine Red Traditional Pro and, after a tune up and pickup height adjustment it was fantastic right out of the box. I don’t know if it’s the guitar or the 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. Skin back the shield (wire mesh) to reveal the hot lead wire. The Gibson ES-335 Figured semi-hollowbody electric guitar is crafted with a thermally engineered maple centerblock and bracing. . 2. 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. #20. However, there were height inconsistencies that caused a couple of buzzes even though the neck was very true. . 693'') vs 42mm (1. ES-175. 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. All have fairly easy solutions so before. (my string gauge measures in 1/16ths but not 32nds i dont think). The back-story of my interest in the ES-335 is in my introductory post. Performance. ES-335 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. I have occasionally seen a taller version of the bridge pickup ring on some later 60’s. The aptly named rounded C-neck profile may feel slightly thicker than previous 335 models, but this puts it more in line with its Gibson counterpart. 3/32” (0. Gibson ES-335's x 3. Profile view of neck and pitched headstock. Post by Pressed_Rat » Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:43 pm. Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 Humbucker. Read more: Best guitar pickups overall. Now measure the string height at the nut; underside of the string to the top of the fret. In a box toggle switch, the internal parts are enclosed—typically in plastic—and they can fail if the prongs get overheated, especially when the switch has been re-soldered too many times. However, I’m running into the issue of no one having the correct replacements for the most recent issue of 335’s. Gibson T-Type Humbucker. Will not break guaranteed! Molded flat. The room you're in. 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. 3. 6-millimeters for both pickups, which may have reflected the lower-output, unpotted standard of the day. ES 335 Pickup Timeline; 1958-1961 Long magnet PAF. Cleaning and professional repacking. Performance. 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. $ 599 . 2017 gibson es les paul goldtop w/ bigsby & p90 pickups! 335 lp gold tGibson p90 pickups – blue is me. Remove the relevant control knobs and the selector switch tip if that’s coming out. PGN's aren't as bassy; they're fat and warm with rounded high-ends. Gibson '57 Classic, '57 Classic Plus, P-90, and P-100 pickups all feature vintage two-conductor wiring. $5,999. ”. This Epiphone ES-335 is no exception. These are humbucker-style pickups but they are very bright and deliver a clear, crisp sound. Using that coil split push/pull and adjusting my amps. the 339's 17") But you stated in the other thread you want a bigger body. Gibson ‘60s Burstbucker Humbucker. I have a red 1968 & 1969 Gibson ES 335; 1984 Gibson Black ES 335 DOT; 1987 Blonde Gibson. Start by setting the bridge height for frets 16-22 so that the strings play buzz free at the lowest possible height. Adjust your pickups in tiny increments. The body is constructed using a layered maple top, back and sides, along with a central solid maple tone block. the Gretch and Gibson ES-335’s of legends. In the 1950s, it was 1. . The jazz tends to have a little more high end to my ears so that may be a good place to start. I have also noticed that if you have an OD, Distortion pedal, booster, some of these will darken your tone. This will be true of all the screws on the guitars except for the pickup surround screws and the pickup bobbin screws. Our version, the Epiphone Dot makes this icon guitar available to players everywhere. It had a stainless steel cover and no sticker. Original Black beauty caps, switch and jack. 00. 4 millimeters for the neck pickup. Cleaning and professional repacking. The Gibson ES-335 DOT is the cornerstone of the Gibson ES line-up. When adjusting pickup height, be sure that your setting is turned halfway to their normal positions. Instead of an L bracket like on a Les Paul, it uses the hidden plastic block bracket that site under the guard. Reactions: BallsofDoom, shimmilou, dogrocketp and 1 other person. 90 price drop. The 57's were OK, but not great. If your tailpiece is low you may want to bring it up. I set my 335 up with new strings , so I lowered the action . This ES-335 acquired an extra degree of woody honk. I love the Calibrated T type pickups in my 2021 es335 60s. plucking normally play fret 16. I read allot about pickup height and someone posted that the best sounds could come from lowering the pickups all the way down ( of course this is only ones personal preference of sound ). Number of Strings: 6-String. It is a lot of guitar for $499. 1; 2; 3; First Prev 3 of 3 Go to page. Middle position is classic 335 with bridge tone set at 3 and every thing else set to 8. If you just got this I'd play around with pickup height and polepieces before jumping to find another pickup. Epiphone ES-335 ’69 Festival. I'd be interested. If you have an original Gibson PAF pickup and/or M-69 pickup. There are a lot of variables in the ES 335 setup, and you have a lot of different ways of manipulating it, including the trussrod, the saddles (including both intonation and string position), bridge height, bridge cant angle,. The neck was a little thinner that my. $ 8,995. The Sounds of the Epiphone ES 335 PRO Oct 22, 2012. Ryan Schuermann shows us the simple way to adjust pickup height. They can also be a bit hard to dial in to get perfect sounds out of both positions. Get the bridge to sound the way you want, then adjust the neck to even the output levels. After much cussing and a few slip-ups along the way, it's finally job done! 2022 Epi ES-335. This will do me just fine and I think it is a great value. Skip to main content. on pickup closest to string. Dubbed ES for "electric spanish", it has always been a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar elements. Some people like the sound of the pickups close to the strings, while others don't. $5,021. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. The satin ones are more affordable but I’d prefer gloss. approx 2. I found that article on pickup height very interesting, got some other guitars where I am going to put that in action. The ones that fall short are almost always the ones that have neck, nut, saddle or fret […]Step 1. Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point . That worked fine with the Florance and OX4s, but not with. More Details. Dec 2, 2020 #4. Used – Mint. Does pickup height not have a lot to do with the pickup itself. -Epiphone all-metal 3-way pickup selector -Neck pickup volume with push/pull coil-splitting -Bridge pickup volume with push/pull coil-splitting -Neck pickup tone -Bridge pickup tone. Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst:…ES-339. are not the Probuckers. My own preference is to start with 3/32" (2. So it could sound dark. Pickups--humbuckers made by Gotoh. Suggested height. I was amazed at how nice the stock units sound if tweeked. 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. #15. 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. Generally. *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. Epiphone ES-335 Figured Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cracked Neck -. The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. I also realized that, for me, instead of adjusting pickup height to manufacturer recommended, it's best to adjust some, play and find the sweet spot. 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. The bridge pickup is replaced but it's replaced with a Gibson T-top ('68-on-up) bucker. The brilliant BB King, for instance. Both measurements taken with strings depressed at the 12th fret. . Posted April 21, 2017. The neck was a little thinner that. Thread starter johnct3; Start date Feb 9, 2013; Feb 9, 2013 #1. Check/set pickup height. It’s not known exactly when Gibson switched over to bound. ThroBak Butyrate M-69 rings are a ground up reproduction of vintage reference M-69 PAF guitar pickup mounting rings. MojoTone ‘59 Clone PAF Humbucker. TaylorPlayer Senior Member. Oct 14, 2022. PSD – Layers / Measurements. 6K, Bridge 8. Measurements for pickup routing on the front of the guitar. it is usually wanting to switch from jazz to blues/rock. 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. . 00.