Gibson ES-335 60s Sixties Cherry

Gibson ES-335 60s Sixties Cherry review

The Gibson ES-335 60s Sixties Cherry is a U.S.-made semi-hollow electric guitar with a maple-poplar-maple body, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. Its specification sheet pairs a traditional ES-style format with a slim-taper neck, two T-Type humbuckers, and nickel hardware. The guitar is listed at 3222, with a case included. It has been available since May 2026.

The provided hands-on feedback is brief but direct: one owner describes it as a very good guitar and specifically chose this example for its metal tuning machines and slim neck. That neck shape mattered to the player's sense of overall playability. There is no detailed account of tone, setup, or long-term reliability in the supplied feedback, so those points are best judged in person rather than assumed from the model name.

Body and neck construction

This is a semi-hollow guitar, not a fully hollowbody instrument. The body and top use a maple, poplar, and maple construction. Gibson pairs that body with a set mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. The listed finish is Sixties Cherry in high gloss, with single-ply binding and a five-ply black pickguard. Small block inlays mark the fingerboard.

The neck has a Slim Taper profile and a 629 mm (24.75-inch) scale length. The fingerboard radius is 305 mm (12 inches), and the fingerboard carries 22 medium jumbo frets. A Graph Tech nut is specified. These details give buyers a clear picture of the neck and playing surface, though they do not establish how a particular guitar will feel in the hand. The owner feedback supplied for this review points to the slim profile as a key reason for choosing it.

Pickups, controls, and hardware

Two T-Type humbuckers form the pickup system. The controls consist of two volume knobs and two tone knobs, with a three-way pickup selector. This layout provides separate volume and tone adjustments for the two pickups. The specifications do not describe pickup output, frequency response, or tonal character, so those qualities should be assessed with an amplifier and playing style that match your needs.

The bridge is an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, and the guitar has no tremolo. Nickel hardware gives the bridge and other visible metal parts a consistent finish. Grover Rotomatic "Milk Bottle" tuning machines are listed, matching the owner's mention of metal tuners as a purchase consideration. The feedback does not provide specific tuning-stability results, so it cannot support a broader performance claim about the machines.

What the supplied playing feedback tells us

The available first-hand comment emphasizes two points: the slim neck and the metal tuning machines. The player considered the neck an important part of overall playability and was pleased with the guitar. That is useful context for someone comparing neck shapes, but it remains one player's impression rather than a comprehensive assessment of fretwork, factory setup, or comfort across different hand sizes.

The feedback also mentions a positive buying experience with the retailer. After the buyer found the guitar listed for less at another retailer, the retailer matched the price. That is a report about the seller, not a feature of the instrument, and price matching depends on the retailer's terms. At the listed price of 3222, it is sensible to confirm current pricing, availability, and any applicable conditions directly with the shop.

Should you consider it?

The ES-335 60s Sixties Cherry is worth considering if you want a Gibson semi-hollow guitar with a Slim Taper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, dual humbuckers, and an included case. Its specifications are detailed enough to compare with other instruments on construction, scale length, controls, bridge, and hardware. The high-gloss Sixties Cherry finish and black pickguard define its listed appearance.

Before buying, try the neck profile if possible and check the setup on the individual guitar. The available owner feedback is positive, especially on the slim neck, but it does not provide a full test of sound, weight, or setup consistency. The case is included, while a separate gig bag is not. For buyers whose priorities align with the listed build and hardware, this model offers a clearly specified semi-hollow design backed by a favorable, if limited, playing report.