Gibson ES335 dot
Thin line semi-acoustic guitar

Gibson ES-335TD | Gibson ES-335 dot

Gibson ES-335 dot - American-made. World-played. In 1982 Gibson launched the ES-335 dot, after discontinuing the 335 the year before. Unlike the 80s 335 with block inlays, the 335 dot was based on a 1961 model - obviously with dot imlays, but also with a mahogany (rather than maple) neck

Strings suitable for the ES335 dot Gibson Vintage Re-issue Strings 09-42 (SEG-VR9) Gibson Les Paul Strings Set 9-42 (SEG-LP9) Gibson Vintage Re-issue Strings 10-46 (SEG-VR10) Gibson Les Paul Strings Set 10-46 (SEG-LP10) Gibson Vintage Re-issue Strings 11-50 (SEG-VR11)

The ES-335 dot was launched in 1982, after the discontinuation of the ES-335TD which had been in production for the previous 23 years. It was based on the dot-inlaid 1961 model, with typical early features that had changed over the decades. These are summariesd below

The 1982 335 dot was also slightly cheaper ($999) than the previous years 335 ($1049). Available finishes: antique natural, cherry, ebony, vintage sunburst

The ES335 dot first appeared in the 1983 Gibson catalogue where it is described as...
The very essence of classic elegance, one of the most admired and requested models in Gibson history. The balanced feel and extraordinary playability permit the instrument to come alive in the players hands.

Gibson ES-335TD | Gibson ES-335 dot

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