2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold, (Used, Comm)

The 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold is a standout USA-made semi-hollow electric guitar that combines the timeless ES-335 design with a rare and eye-catching gold finish. Built in Gibson’s Memphis facility, this model delivers the warmth, sustain and versatility that have made the ES-335 one of the most respected electric guitars ever produced.

With its laminated maple body, maple centre block, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, dual ’57 Classic-style humbuckers, ABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece, it offers a classic blend of open semi-hollow resonance and focused solidbody-style sustain.

This pre-owned example is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and ready to play. Supplied with a Gibson hardcase, it is a superb choice for blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, worship, studio recording and live performance.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335 Dot
Year	2013
Finish	All Gold / Gold
Factory	Gibson Memphis
Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Body Style	Double-Cut ES Semi-Hollow
Body	Laminated Maple
Centre Block	Maple
Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Inlays	Dot Inlays
Scale Length	24.75"
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickups	’57 Classic-Style Humbuckers
Electronics	Passive
Bridge	ABR-1 Style Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar Tailpiece
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Gibson Hardcase
Main Appeal	Memphis-built ES-335 with rare All Gold finish and classic semi-hollow versatility
Best For	Blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, worship, recording and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold is in Very Good condition. This means it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership, but remains fully functional and ready to play.

Very Good condition is ideal for players who want a clean, dependable pre-owned Gibson semi-hollow with light signs of use rather than a heavily worn example.

What’s Included?

✔ 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold Electric Guitar
✔ Gibson Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows light signs of previous use such as small marks, light surface scratches or minor handling wear consistent with Very Good condition.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Gibson Memphis ES-335 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Humbuckers checked
• 3-way pickup selector tested
• Volume and tone controls checked
• Output jack tested
• Frets inspected
• Rosewood fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Tuners checked
• ABR-1 style bridge checked
• Stopbar tailpiece checked
• Hardware inspected
• Semi-hollow body checked for visible structural concerns
• General playability assessed
• Gibson hardcase checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This Gibson Memphis ES-335 has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold?

Classic ES-335 Semi-Hollow Tone

The ES-335 is one of Gibson’s most versatile electric guitar designs. Its semi-hollow construction gives it warmth, openness and acoustic depth, while the centre block adds sustain, focus and feedback resistance.

Rare All Gold Visual Appeal

The All Gold finish gives this ES-335 a striking look that stands apart from more common sunburst, cherry and natural examples. It keeps the elegance of the ES-335 shape while adding a bold, stage-ready visual identity.

Gibson Memphis Build

Gibson Memphis-built ES guitars have strong appeal among players who value Gibson’s dedicated semi-hollow production period. This 2013 example sits in an era where the ES-335 remained a key model in Gibson’s Memphis catalogue.

Dot-Neck Styling

The dot inlays give this guitar a clean, classic ES-335 appearance. It is less ornate than a block-inlay model, making it ideal for players who prefer understated vintage-inspired styling.

Dual Humbucker Versatility

The dual humbucker layout gives this guitar a broad tonal range. The neck pickup is warm and smooth, the bridge pickup offers bite and focus, and the middle position delivers balanced semi-hollow rhythm tones.

Excellent Stage And Studio Flexibility

This ES-335 can handle clean jazz voicings, warm blues leads, soul rhythm, indie textures, classic rock drive and studio layering with ease. It is the kind of guitar that can cover a full set or recording session without feeling limited.

Gibson Hardcase Included

The included Gibson hardcase provides proper protection for storage, transport, rehearsals and gigs.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Gibson ES-335 Block Inlay

A block-inlay ES-335 has a slightly more ornate early-1960s visual style. The Dot model has a cleaner, earlier-inspired look that many players prefer for its simplicity and understated feel.

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Gibson ES-335 Studio

An ES-335 Studio is usually more stripped back. This ES-335 Dot gives players the more traditional ES-335 look, full control layout and classic Gibson semi-hollow identity.

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Gibson Les Paul Standard

A Les Paul Standard has a thicker solidbody voice with more focused sustain. The ES-335 is more open and airy, with semi-hollow resonance that works beautifully for blues, jazz, soul and expressive clean-to-drive playing.

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Epiphone ES-335

An Epiphone ES-335 offers excellent value and accessible semi-hollow tone. This Gibson Memphis ES-335 offers USA-made build quality, higher-end materials, stronger used-market appeal and a more premium playing experience.

Who Is It For?

Blues Players

The ES-335 is a legendary blues guitar thanks to its warm neck pickup, vocal sustain and dynamic semi-hollow response.

Jazz And Soul Guitarists

The smooth neck pickup tone and open body character make it excellent for clean jazz chords, soul rhythm work and expressive melodic playing.

Rock And Indie Players

The centre-block design allows the ES-335 to handle overdrive and stage volume more confidently than a fully hollow guitar.

Studio Musicians

The ES-335 records beautifully because it offers warmth, clarity and body without becoming muddy. It can sit in a mix as a rhythm guitar, lead voice or textured overdub.

Players Wanting A Standout Gibson

The All Gold finish makes this a great choice for players who want classic Gibson semi-hollow tone with a more unusual visual identity.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold is well suited to:

• Blues
• Jazz
• Rock
• Classic rock
• Soul
• Funk
• Indie
• Alternative
• Pop
• Worship music
• Americana
• Roots music
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rehearsals
• Clean rhythm playing
• Overdriven lead tones
• Pedalboard-based rigs
• Players wanting a premium USA-made semi-hollow guitar

Why Choose A Gibson ES-335?

The Gibson ES-335 is one of the most important electric guitar designs ever made because it sits perfectly between a solidbody and a hollowbody. It has the warmth and air of a semi-hollow guitar, but the centre block gives it improved sustain, attack and feedback control.

This makes the ES-335 incredibly practical. It can sound smooth and refined through a clean amp, bold and vocal with blues overdrive, and surprisingly powerful through classic rock gain settings.

For players who want one premium electric guitar that can move naturally between blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie and studio work, the ES-335 remains one of the best choices available.

Looking for advice on choosing the right Gibson ES-335, semi-hollow guitar or pre-owned Gibson electric? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold

The ES-335 has been a cornerstone of Gibson’s electric guitar range since the late 1950s. Its semi-hollow body, centre block and dual humbucker layout created a guitar that could cover jazz warmth, blues sustain, rock power and studio clarity in one design.

The Memphis-built ES-335 Dot models are especially popular with players who want a traditional ES-335 feel from Gibson’s dedicated semi-hollow production era. The All Gold finish adds an extra layer of rarity and stage presence, making this example more visually distinctive than a standard finish.

This 2013 example, supplied in Very Good condition with a Gibson hardcase, is a superb used Gibson for players who want classic ES-335 performance with a standout finish.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335 Dot
Year	2013
Finish	All Gold / Gold
Factory	Gibson Memphis
Body Shape	ES Double Cutaway
Body Construction	Semi-Hollow with Centre Block
Body Material	Laminated Maple
Centre Block	Maple
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Profile	1960s Slim Taper Style
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Dot Inlays
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1 11/16"
Number of Frets	22
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickups	’57 Classic-Style Humbuckers
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge	ABR-1 Style Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners	Grover Kidney-Style Tuners
Hardware Finish	Nickel
String Configuration	6-String
Included	Gibson Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Specification Note

This listing is based on the supplied product details and period references for 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot Gold examples. Period listings describe comparable 2013 Gold ES-335 Dot models with laminated maple construction, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, 24.75" scale length, 22 frets, ’57 Classic humbuckers, ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece and Grover kidney-style tuners.

Exact serial number, weight, pickup readings, neck measurements, paperwork and case candy have not been supplied for this listing, so those details should be confirmed by direct inspection before making collector-level claims.

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold is a fantastic choice for players who want classic Gibson semi-hollow tone with a more unusual and visually striking finish. It has the warmth, sustain and versatility that make the ES-335 such a legendary instrument, while the All Gold finish gives it a distinctive presence on stage or in the studio.

This Very Good condition example, supplied with a Gibson hardcase, is ideal for blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie and studio players who want a premium USA-made Gibson semi-hollow with standout looks and serious musical range.

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FAQ

What condition is this 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot All Gold in?

This guitar is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

Does this guitar come with a hardcase?

Yes. This Gibson Memphis ES-335 comes with a Gibson hardcase.

What finish is this guitar?

This guitar has an All Gold / Gold finish.

Is this a semi-hollow guitar?

Yes. The ES-335 is a semi-hollow electric guitar with a centre block.

What pickups does this model use?

Period references for comparable 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Dot Gold examples list ’57 Classic humbuckers.

What styles does this ES-335 suit?

It suits blues, jazz, rock, soul, funk, indie, pop, worship music, studio recording and live performance.

Is an ES-335 good for overdrive?

Yes. The maple centre block helps control feedback and gives the guitar enough focus for overdrive, blues-rock and classic rock tones.

Does it require a battery?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a battery.

Is this suitable as a main gigging guitar?

Yes. The ES-335 is a professional stage and studio instrument, and this example has been checked for playability and functionality.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Gibson ES guitars, semi-hollow electrics and pre-owned Gibson instruments.