{"product_id":"1999-gibson-es-335-sunburst-used-comm","title":"1999 Gibson ES-335 Sunburst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Gibson ES-335 in Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a USA-made example of one of the most important semi-hollow electric guitar designs ever produced, combining the warmth and resonance of a hollowbody with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid centre block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts laminated maple body, mahogany set neck, bound rosewood fingerboard and period-specification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the articulate, open response that makes the ES-335 equally comfortable covering blues, jazz, soul, classic rock and studio work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pre-owned example is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional. Serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcase is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-Hollow Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-'90s USA ES-335 with classic semi-hollow construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, studio and live performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Gibson ES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is presented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt more than 25 years old, it offers the additional appeal of genuine natural ageing while remaining a practical working instrument for regular playing, recording and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ 1999 Gibson ES-335 Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pre-owned Gibson ES-335 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck pickup tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge pickup tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way pickup selector checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual volume controls tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual tone controls tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput jack checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck condition assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood fingerboard inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning machines assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTune-O-Matic bridge checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopbar tailpiece inspected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody and neck joint checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral playability assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase checked for basic usability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and general playability before leaving the shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey areas assessed include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-hollow guitars can respond naturally to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement during transportation can occasionally occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes The 1999 Gibson ES-335 Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies a unique position between solidbody and hollowbody electric guitars. Its hollow wings contribute resonance and openness, while the solid maple centre block provides greater sustain and feedback resistance than a fully hollow instrument. That combination has helped make the 335 one of Gibson's most versatile professional designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also comes from a well-regarded period of Gibson production. The dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, traditional twin-humbucker electronics, Sunburst finish and late-'90s construction give it an appealing identity for players who want an older USA-made ES-335 rather than a current-production equivalent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-Hollow Centre-Block Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laminated body surrounds a solid maple centre block, providing the warmth and acoustic resonance associated with hollow construction while retaining the sustain and feedback control needed for louder stage use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod 1999 ES-335 specification uses a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed around vintage PAF-style characteristics with warmth, clarity and a dynamic response that complements the semi-hollow body particularly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany Set Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set mahogany neck provides familiar Gibson feel and sustain while allowing smooth access across the 22-fret fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bound rosewood fingerboard with traditional dot position markers gives this generation of ES-335 its understated, late-'50s-inspired appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent Pickup Controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo volume and two tone controls allow each humbucker to be adjusted independently, making it possible to prepare contrasting rhythm and lead sounds or blend the pickups in the middle switch position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson ES-335 vs Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth use twin humbuckers and Gibson's traditional scale length, but the ES-335 adds a semi-hollow body with a centre block. It generally feels more open and resonant, while a Les Paul offers the denser response of a fully solid body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson ES-335 vs Gibson ES-339\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES-339 applies a similar semi-hollow concept to a noticeably smaller body. The ES-335 provides the traditional full-size experience with the broader physical resonance and unmistakable proportions of the original design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 ES-335 vs Modern ES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern ES-335s introduce current Gibson pickup, hardware and neck specifications. This 1999 guitar offers genuine late-'90s Gibson character and more than two decades of natural ageing rather than being a modern interpretation of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues guitarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The combination of '57 Classic-style humbucker response and semi-hollow resonance is particularly effective for expressive clean and overdriven tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The neck pickup provides warm, rounded sounds while the centre block makes the guitar easier to manage at stage volume than a fully hollow instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The bridge pickup has enough definition and power for crunchy rhythm and sustained lead sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul and R\u0026amp;B musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Semi-hollow warmth and excellent clean response make the ES-335 exceptionally effective for articulate chord work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio guitarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Its broad tonal range makes the 335 useful when one guitar needs to cover several different roles within a recording session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Genres \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly well suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR\u0026amp;B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmericana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean rhythm guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose An ES-335?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES-335 is one of the most versatile electric guitar formats because it combines characteristics normally associated with very different types of instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre block gives the strings and bridge a substantial foundation, helping produce sustain and making overdriven amplification practical. At the same time, the hollow sections add an openness and resonance that distinguish the guitar from a conventional solidbody.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes an ES-335 particularly useful for players who move between clean, lightly driven and full rock tones without wanting to change guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eES-335 in 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating what became the benchmark for the semi-hollow electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts innovative centre-block construction bridged the gap between Gibson's traditional hollowbody instruments and the emerging solidbody electric guitar. The design retained acoustic resonance while allowing musicians to use louder amplifiers with considerably greater control over feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the late 1990s, the ES-335 remained fundamentally faithful to that original formula, with dot fingerboard inlays, twin humbuckers and traditional Gibson hardware forming the basis of the regular-production model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dates this particular guitar to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 October 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-Hollow Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 October 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eES-335 Double Cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-Hollow with Centre Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaminated Maple Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentre Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75\" \/ 628mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 1 11\/16\" \/ 43mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Pickup Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrover Rotomatic-Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNickel \/ Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Specification Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod 1999 ES-335 examples were factory-equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mahogany necks, rosewood fingerboards and traditional Tune-O-Matic\/stopbar hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with any older guitar, individual component originality should be assessed from the instrument itself rather than assumed solely from its year of production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson used the eight-digit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYDDDYRRR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serial system during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e decodes as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 + 9:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1999 production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e274:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 274th day of the year\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 October 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e575:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Production ranking for that day\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional humbucker electronics are passive and connect to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1\/4\" instrument cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★★★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Gibson ES-335 in Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for a player looking for an older USA-made example of Gibson's definitive semi-hollow electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts semi-hollow centre-block construction, rosewood fingerboard and period '57 Classic pickup specification provide everything from warm jazz cleans and articulate soul rhythm sounds through to expressive blues and driven classic rock tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and supplied with a hardcase, it combines genuine late-'90s Gibson character with the versatility that has kept the ES-335 relevant for generations of professional players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder guitars are individual instruments, with condition and playing history becoming increasingly important alongside the original factory specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale so its condition and included items are clearly represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new, pre-owned and vintage musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you buy from us, you benefit from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily-run independent retailer established in 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham's largest independent music store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,000+ Trustpilot reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert musician-led advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive experience with Gibson and pre-owned guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-owned instruments individually assessed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear condition grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Birmingham showroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendly support before and after purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour existing gear could help towards the cost of this Gibson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and a wide range of other musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact our team for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and find out what your existing gear could be worth towards this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Gibson ES-335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat year was this Gibson ES-335 made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92749575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies the guitar as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Gibson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the exact production date be identified?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The serial number indicates the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e274th day of 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 October 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the ES-335 fully hollow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The ES-335 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-hollow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with hollow sections on either side of a solid centre block running through the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the ES-335 have a centre block?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre block increases sustain and helps control feedback, allowing the guitar to work effectively at higher stage volumes and with overdriven amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat pickups were used on 1999 ES-335s?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod examples use a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed around vintage PAF-style tonal characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat fingerboard does it have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebound rosewood fingerboard with dot position inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat scale length does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES-335 uses Gibson's traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75\" scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many frets does it have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat bridge and tailpiece does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs an ES-335 suitable for rock?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. Its centre block and humbuckers make it highly effective for blues rock and classic rock as well as cleaner styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it suitable for jazz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The warm neck humbucker and semi-hollow construction make the ES-335 an excellent jazz instrument while retaining greater versatility than many fully hollow guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan an ES-335 be used with higher gain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The centre block provides considerably better feedback resistance than a fully hollow guitar, although normal feedback management is still advisable at extreme gain and volume levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it require a battery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Its traditional humbucker electronics are entirely passive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it come with a hardcase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcase is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the hardcase original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo claim is made regarding original factory case status unless separately confirmed. The hardcase currently accompanying the guitar is included in the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I request a closer look at this individual guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequest a Video Demo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e service is particularly useful for older pre-owned instruments, allowing you to see the Sunburst finish and individual cosmetic condition in greater detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I part-exchange another guitar against it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment. 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