{"product_id":"2005-gibson-custom-shop-larry-carlton-es-335-mr-335-vintage-burst-used-comm","title":"2005 Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 “Mr. 335” Vintage Burst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 “Mr. 335” in Vintage Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly distinctive Artist Signature model based on the modified late-1960s ES-335 that became inseparable from Larry Carlton’s legendary studio and solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around Gibson’s classic semi-hollow construction, it combines a laminated maple\/poplar\/maple body with a solid centre block, set mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard. A pair of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson ’57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the articulate, open and dynamically responsive twin-humbucker sound for which this signature model is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details that really distinguish the Carlton model include its \u003cstrong\u003ecustom neck profile, relatively narrow nut, Schaller M6 tuners, small block inlays, “Mr. 335” truss-rod cover and unusually positioned stop tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, replicating modifications found on Carlton’s own instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eCS53104\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this as an early \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson Custom Shop example\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custom Shop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarry Carlton Signature ES-335 “Mr. 335”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Burst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Hollow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly-run Larry Carlton signature ES-335\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, jazz, fusion, rock, soul and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 “Mr. 335”\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition reflects normal evidence of previous ownership and age while the guitar remains well presented and suitable for continued professional, studio, live and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 “Mr. 335”\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual guitar has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the character expected from a twenty-year-old instrument while remaining well presented overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an older Custom Shop semi-hollow such as this, the attraction lies in owning and playing a genuine early example rather than requiring untouched collector-level cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include the two humbuckers, three-way selector, individual volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, bound rosewood fingerboard, neck condition, Schaller tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge, stop tailpiece, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied hardcase is also checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because temperature and humidity changes can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Gibson Larry Carlton ES-335?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Around One Of The Most Famous ES-335s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Carlton’s long association with the ES-335 earned him the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e“Mr. 335”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this Gibson Custom Shop model was developed around the specification of the heavily used late-1960s guitar that became central to his sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply adding signature graphics to a standard ES-335, Gibson recreated several of Carlton’s personal modifications and preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two ’57 Classics give the guitar the warm but articulate response that suits the ES-335 platform particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide enough clarity for jazz, soul and clean studio work while responding naturally to overdrive for blues, fusion and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Tailpiece Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton’s original guitar began life with a trapeze tailpiece before being converted to a stop tailpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat replacement tailpiece was positioned further back on the body than on a conventional stop-tail ES-335, and Gibson reproduced that unusual placement on the signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the easiest ways to distinguish a genuine Larry Carlton model from a regular ES-335.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Carlton Neck Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model uses a neck based around Carlton’s own instrument rather than a generic contemporary ES-335 profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts relatively narrow nut gives the guitar a distinctly late-1960s Gibson feel and makes it noticeably different in the fretting hand from modern 335s with wider nut dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchaller M6 Tuners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchaller tuners were another modification found on Carlton’s original guitar and were incorporated into the signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey contribute to the distinctive appearance of the headstock while reflecting an actual functional change made to his working instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarry Carlton ES-335 vs Standard Gibson ES-335\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular ES-335 provides the classic semi-hollow formula with more conventional modern specifications. The Carlton is far more specialised, with its narrow neck, Schaller tuners, relocated stop tailpiece, artist-specific finish and “Mr. 335” detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarry Carlton ES-335 vs Gibson ’64 ES-335 Reissue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ’64 Reissue aims at historical factory accuracy. The Carlton instead recreates a particular working musician’s modified late-1960s guitar, making it more about one iconic instrument than a general production year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarry Carlton ES-335 vs Gibson ES-339\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-339 reduces the semi-hollow concept into a considerably smaller body. The Carlton retains the full traditional ES-335 dimensions and the broader acoustic character associated with the larger platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarry Carlton ES-335 vs Les Paul Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth provide twin humbuckers and Gibson’s 24.75\" scale, but the semi-hollow ES-335 body gives the Carlton a more open and resonant character, while a Les Paul tends towards a denser, more solid-body response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues And Fusion Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the natural territory for the Carlton ES-335. The guitar moves easily from warm clean sounds into articulate overdrive while preserving note definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJazz Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup produces the rounded, expressive sound expected from a semi-hollow Gibson while the centre block helps keep the instrument more controllable than a fully hollow archtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Carlton’s own career demonstrates why the 335 became such an important studio instrument. It can cover clean rhythm, jazzier chord work, blues, sustained leads and rock without requiring specialised electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Rock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ’57 Classic bridge pickup responds naturally to overdrive and works particularly well for players who want humbucker weight without the denser response of a solid Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Custom Shop Larry Carlton model\u003c\/strong\u003e has additional interest as part of the original production period for one of Gibson’s more carefully specified artist ES models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz fusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR\u0026amp;B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge-of-breakup tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes The Larry Carlton ES-335 Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference is that Gibson was not simply trying to create a generic late-1960s ES-335.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton’s original instrument had evolved through years of professional use. Its Schaller tuners, replacement tailpiece, fret work and other details became part of the guitar he relied upon for countless sessions and performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature version incorporates several of those quirks, including the \u003cstrong\u003eunusually positioned stop tailpiece, narrow late-’60s-style neck dimensions, Schaller M6 machines and “Mr. 335” truss-rod cover\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the model a personality quite different from either a standard ES-335 or a straightforward Historic Reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Larry Carlton And “Mr. 335”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Carlton became one of the defining session guitarists of the 1970s and beyond, appearing on recordings spanning jazz, rock, pop and fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis credits include major work with \u003cstrong\u003eSteely Dan, Joni Mitchell, The Crusaders\u003c\/strong\u003e and numerous other artists, alongside a highly successful solo career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of much of that work was his late-1960s Gibson ES-335. Carlton’s association with the model became so strong that he acquired the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e“Mr. 335.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis main guitar was modified over the years, including the installation of Schaller tuners and the conversion from its original trapeze tailpiece to a stop-tail arrangement positioned unusually far back on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gibson Custom recreated that instrument as the \u003cstrong\u003eLarry Carlton Signature ES-335\u003c\/strong\u003e, incorporating those personal details rather than simply producing another conventional vintage reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eCS53104\u003c\/strong\u003e places this guitar directly within that first-year Custom Shop production, making it an especially interesting example of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Hollow Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custom Shop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarry Carlton Signature ES-335 “Mr. 335”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Burst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Hollow with Solid Centre Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Ply Maple \/ Poplar \/ Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Ply Maple \/ Poplar \/ Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarry Carlton Custom Late-’60s-Style Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 40.5mm \/ 1.59\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFretboard Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Pearloid Blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTune-O-Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop Bar, Carlton-Specific Rearward Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchaller M6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruss Rod Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Mr. 335”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS53104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eCS53104\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this as \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson Custom Shop production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA documented Larry Carlton ES-335 carrying serial \u003cstrong\u003eCS53106\u003c\/strong\u003e, only two production sequence numbers later, confirms the characteristic specification of this early Custom Shop run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact weight and any original certificate or case documentation have not been supplied for this individual guitar, so those details have not been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers and controls are entirely passive. Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned is often the only practical way to access discontinued Gibson Custom Shop signature instruments such as the Larry Carlton ES-335.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal goes considerably beyond artist association. Its narrow neck dimensions, unusual tailpiece placement, Schaller tuners and ’57 Classic electronics create a specification that differs meaningfully from a standard production ES-335.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, every Pre-Owned guitar is individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy older, Custom Shop and second hand instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 “Mr. 335”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuinely distinctive signature guitar and a particularly interesting early example of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-hollow construction and ’57 Classics provide the versatility expected from a great 335, but the narrow Carlton neck, Schaller tuners and unusual tailpiece position make the playing experience and appearance much more specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues, jazz, fusion, soul, classic rock and serious studio players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard-production ES-335s, ES-339s, Les Pauls and other high-quality twin-humbucker semi-hollow guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-to-medium-gain valve amplifiers, overdrive, compressor, delay, reverb and volume pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the individual pickup volume controls as part of the sound rather than leaving everything wide open. An ES-335 responds beautifully when the pickups are balanced against each other and the amplifier is allowed to sit just on the edge of breakup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrower neck and unusual tailpiece placement immediately distinguish the Carlton from a normal ES-335. It feels like a model designed around one musician’s long-developed working guitar rather than a standard 335 with signature branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur knowledgeable musician-led team can help you choose the right instrument whether you're upgrading an existing setup, searching for a specialist Custom Shop guitar or adding something significant to a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next guitar could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Gibson Custom Shop ES-335. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat year is serial CS53104?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson’s Custom Shop serial format identifies \u003cstrong\u003eCS53104 as 2005 production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “Mr. 335” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Carlton became so closely associated with the Gibson ES-335 throughout his session and solo career that he became widely known as \u003cstrong\u003eMr. 335\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gibson references that nickname on the signature model’s truss-rod cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Larry Carlton signature specification uses a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson ’57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the tailpiece further back than on a normal ES-335?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlton’s original late-1960s ES-335 initially used a trapeze tailpiece. When it was converted to a stop tailpiece, the new tailpiece was mounted further towards the rear of the body. Gibson recreated that unusual position on his signature model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the neck particularly slim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important difference is its \u003cstrong\u003enarrow nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting Carlton’s late-1960s original. The profile itself has more character than simply being a generic modern SlimTaper neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the guitar fully hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like a traditional ES-335, it is semi-hollow with a solid centre block running through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The electronics are completely passive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a hardcase included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This Pre-Owned example is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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