Gibson ES-335 Dot Vintage Burst, (Used, Comm)

The Gibson ES-335 Dot in Vintage Burst is one of the most iconic semi-hollow electric guitars ever made, combining warm acoustic resonance with the sustain and control of a centre-block design. With its double-cut semi-hollow body, maple centre block, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, dual humbuckers and classic Gibson control layout, it offers a huge range of tones for blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, worship, studio work and live performance.

This pre-owned example is listed in Excellent condition, meaning it shows only very light signs of previous use and remains fully functional and ready to play.

Supplied with a Gibson hardcase and carrying the supplied serial number 03380412, this ES-335 Dot is a superb choice for players who want a premium USA-made Gibson semi-hollow with timeless looks, professional tone and strong long-term appeal.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335 Dot
Finish	Vintage Burst
Serial Number	03380412
Country of Manufacture	USA
Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Body Shape	ES Double Cutaway
Construction	Semi-Hollow with Centre Block
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Inlays	Dot Inlays
Pickup Configuration	HH
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition
Included	Gibson Hardcase
Main Appeal	Classic Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow tone with dot-neck styling
Best For	Blues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, worship, recording and live performance

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This Gibson ES-335 Dot is in Excellent condition. This means it shows very light signs of use while remaining fully functional and well presented.

Excellent condition is ideal for players who want a clean pre-owned Gibson semi-hollow with only minor evidence of careful previous ownership.

What’s Included?

✔ Gibson ES-335 Dot Vintage Burst Electric Guitar
✔ Gibson Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows very light signs of previous use such as minor surface marks, faint handling wear or small signs of careful previous ownership.

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

The supplied serial number is 03380412.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Gibson ES-335 Dot 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
• 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 ES-335 Dot 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 Gibson ES-335 Dot Vintage Burst?

Iconic Semi-Hollow Design

The ES-335 is one of Gibson’s most important electric guitar designs. It sits between a solidbody and a hollowbody, giving players warmth, resonance and openness while retaining sustain, focus and feedback control.

Classic Dot-Neck Styling

The dot inlays give this ES-335 a clean, traditional look. It is elegant without being overly ornate, making it a perfect choice for players who want classic Gibson style with understated stage presence.

Vintage Burst Finish

The Vintage Burst finish gives this guitar a timeless ES-335 look. It highlights the shape beautifully and works across almost any musical setting, from blues and jazz to rock and indie.

Dual Humbucker Versatility

The HH pickup 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 provides balanced semi-hollow rhythm tones.

Centre-Block Sustain And Control

The centre block gives the ES-335 more sustain and feedback resistance than a fully hollow guitar. This makes it practical for louder stage use, overdrive pedals and classic rock tones while retaining semi-hollow character.

Gibson Hardcase Included

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

Excellent Used Condition

This example is listed in Excellent condition, making it a strong option for players who want a clean, dependable pre-owned Gibson rather than a heavily worn example.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

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, airy and dynamic, making it especially useful for blues, jazz, soul, indie and expressive clean-to-drive playing.

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

A block-inlay ES-335 has a slightly more ornate visual style. The Dot model has a cleaner, more understated look that many players prefer for its simplicity and classic identity.

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Gibson ES-339

An ES-339 offers a smaller semi-hollow body and a more compact feel. The ES-335 delivers the full-size semi-hollow experience, with a wider acoustic response and classic stage presence.

Gibson ES-335 Dot vs Epiphone ES-335

An Epiphone ES-335 offers excellent value and accessible semi-hollow tone. This Gibson ES-335 Dot offers USA-made build quality, 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 responsive semi-hollow character.

Jazz And Soul Guitarists

The smooth neck pickup tone and open body response make it excellent for clean jazz chords, soul rhythm parts 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 work as a rhythm guitar, lead voice or textured overdub.

Players Wanting One Premium Gibson

This is ideal for guitarists who want a versatile USA-made Gibson that can move between clean, driven and expressive tones without feeling limited.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Gibson ES-335 Dot 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?

A Gibson ES-335 is one of the most versatile electric guitars available because it combines the best qualities of a solidbody and a hollowbody. The semi-hollow body adds warmth, depth and acoustic character, while the centre block improves sustain and helps control feedback.

This makes the ES-335 equally comfortable for clean jazz voicings, warm blues leads, soul rhythm parts, indie textures and classic rock drive. It responds well to pedals, valve amps and dynamic playing, making it a reliable choice for both stage and studio.

For players who want one premium guitar that can cover a wide range of musical situations, the ES-335 Dot remains one of the strongest choices in the Gibson range.

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 ES-335 Dot

The Gibson ES-335 has been a cornerstone of electric guitar design since the late 1950s. Its semi-hollow body and centre-block construction created a guitar that could deliver the warmth of a hollowbody while offering the focus, sustain and control needed by electric players.

The Dot version keeps the look clean and classic, with simple dot inlays and traditional Gibson styling. It has been used across blues, jazz, rock, soul, pop and alternative music because it adapts so well to different players and rigs.

This Vintage Burst example, serial 03380412, is a clean and highly appealing pre-owned Gibson ES-335 Dot supplied with a Gibson hardcase.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335 Dot
Finish	Vintage Burst
Serial Number	03380412
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Shape	ES Double Cutaway
Body Construction	Semi-Hollow with Centre Block
Centre Block	Maple
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlays	Dot Inlays
Scale Length	24.75"
Number of Frets	22
Pickup Configuration	HH
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic Style Bridge
Tailpiece	Stopbar Tailpiece
String Configuration	6-String
Included	Gibson Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition

Specification Note

The supplied serial number is 03380412. Gibson’s pre-July 2005 USA serial-number format uses an 8-digit pattern where the 1st and 5th digits indicate the year, and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits indicate the day of the year. On that basis, this serial is consistent with a 2000 production year, with 338 indicating the 338th day of that year.

Published period references for 2000-era ES-335 Dot / ES-335 Dot Reissue models commonly associate these guitars with Vintage Sunburst finishes and Gibson ’57 Classic humbuckers. Exact pickup originality, pot codes, neck measurements, weight, factory 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 Gibson ES-335 Dot Vintage Burst is an outstanding choice for players who want classic USA-made Gibson semi-hollow tone, timeless looks and excellent versatility. Its centre-block construction, dual humbucker layout, dot-neck styling and Vintage Burst finish make it a superb all-rounder for blues, jazz, rock, soul, worship, studio work and live performance.

This Excellent condition example, serial 03380412, is ideal for players who want a clean pre-owned Gibson ES-335 with a Gibson hardcase and strong long-term appeal.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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FAQ

What condition is this Gibson ES-335 Dot in?

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

Does this guitar come with a hardcase?

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

What is the serial number?

The supplied serial number is 03380412.

What year does the serial number suggest?

Using Gibson’s pre-July 2005 8-digit USA serial format, the serial is consistent with a 2000 production year.

What finish is this guitar?

This guitar has a Vintage Burst finish.

Is this a semi-hollow guitar?

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

What styles does this ES-335 suit?

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

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.