thatmanphil said: Well a few days have passed and I've settled on a height (for now at least). I am still setting the pickup height because I have not quite got the exact chime I want from the bridge. burstman59 New member. #8. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst:ES-335. How To Adjust Intonation, String Height, Pickup Height On A ES 335 Like A Pro Using Items You Find At Home- Guitar Maintenance Lesson with no special tools. ES-335 Solderless Wiring Diagram; Les Paul. The 4 Best Pickups for Your ES-335 Style Guitar. Download. It had a stainless steel cover and no sticker. Its Epiphone-branded equivalent, the Riviera E360TD, appeared later in 1962 priced at $325 – at which time the ES-335TD was listed at $300. The Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured honors the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollow archtop that brought archtop class to the rock era. Epiphone ES-335 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Cherry) $599. I have a red 1968 & 1969 Gibson ES 335; 1984 Gibson Black ES 335 DOT; 1987 Blonde Gibson. It's a mostly-original 335. Thread the tool onto the post until it is flush against the thumbwheel. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile and it sports. It offers practically identical specs in everything from wood. There are, essentially, four versions of the PAF pickup. Juan Tumani Senior Member. ES-335 Figured Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. 175mm) on the Bass Side and 1/16"( 1. 2017 gibson es les paul goldtop w/ bigsby & p90 pickups! 335 lp gold tGibson p90 pickups – blue is me. Here, our Epiphone displays a funky phasiness with a more compressed response. Online sales will go on as usual. The Lollars are also great. Like a quarter turn of an adjustment screw or pole piece. 20 reviews Write your review Item ID: ES3500SCNH. The brains behind the Les Paul, SG, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird and many other much-loved planks, McCarty had a knack of solving guitar-fuelled problems… and the ES-335. I found that article on pickup height very interesting, got some other guitars where I am going to put that in action. Let me know what you think. Another interesting thing I noticed is that this was a 25. 6 mm) for. Since then the ES 335 'Dot' has been a must-have guitar in every arsenal. Experience the Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured - a visually stunning and sonically versatile guitar. Set intonation and pickup height to spec and liking. Generally. The satin ones are more affordable but I’d prefer gloss. In the 1950s Gibson recommended a distance of 1/16" (1. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. Donations. Instead of an L bracket like on a Les Paul, it uses the hidden plastic block bracket that site under the guard. the buzzing stopped and the tone sounds great after I adjusted the pickup height. 5 inch scale are sort of the "sweet spot" for me. 654''). It’s a large body, semi-hollow electric that has since become instantly recognisable. This is where the ES-335 gets very close to the deep, rich tones of an archtop, but it’s well, different…. Download. . Silver Supporting Member. Pole Dance. Suggested height. Equipped with mini humbuckers (2013 model year) or dog-ear P90s (2014–present). His time as president of Gibson from 1949 until 1966 is a clear golden age of electric guitar design and production. 50 and $282. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. A humbucker 16" semi hollow body thin line arch top w. 1;. 2. Get an Epiphone ES-335 here: D doing a quick tutorial on the functions of an Gibson ES 335 guitar. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Messages. I have an '85 335 Dot Neck w/ Shaw('s) installed. Since its release, Gibson. T. Last edited: Jun 25, 2021. Updated by Bobby Updated on May 18th, 2023 Per our conversation in the comments section, it's clear that the amount of modification required to put an active. #20. Same with neck relief, pickup height, polepiece height, and tailpiece height. 070 to 0. I am loving my 2020 Epi BB burst 335 - just needed a little pickup height adjustment and new strings and was good to go! Neck profile is huge improvement over previous models. Epiphone ES-335 Figured Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cracked Neck - Raspberry T. Larry Carlton Says Gibson ES-335 Guitars Are ’Inconsistent,’. e. The pickup height made a night and day difference. ”. Today (2015) Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. uk) 50s-style wiring harness in it with 0. Burst Serial Numbers. $ 3,499 . Yes, your pickups can be set so high. ES-335 | Body, Contours. Trial and error is the only way approach pickup height because each pickup is different. The best for rich blues tones. All Access. It is fast becoming my #1 blues guitar. 19 mm),. But then later on I realised, ‘Well. The goal here is to achieve equal volume across all pickups for balanced output. Compared to other single coil designs, such as the ubiquitous Fender single coil, the bobbin for a P-90 is wider but shorter. plucking normally play fret 16. $5,579. "RELIC" Epiphone by Gibson Tribute ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody DOT *LOOK AT THIS ONE! $595. The type of amp and speaker. I am usually a Tele/Strat guy but I recently bought an 1989 ES 335 at the Seattle Guitar show, which sounds great. Byrdland, ES-350, ES-5 switchmaster, L-5CE, the Super 400 and the ES-335/ES-345/ES-355 (when introduced in 1958/1959). I really like the neck pickup, but I don't bond with the bridge one even after adjusting with the height. "LEARN TO FLY" WITH THIS AWESOME AXE!You are looking at a 2015. We recently caught up with JD Simo at dBs Music in Bristol (to talk Gibson ES-335 tone, tips and technique. That guitar grabbed me, and never let me go. On the other hand, the ES-335 will be great for blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. Analysis of the magnets, coils and winding pattern revealed the key details that make these pickups tonally unique in the timeline of T-Top production. Measure the pickup height by fretting the low E string at the highest fret, and measuring from the bottom of the string to the pickup, then repeat for the high E string, fretting it at the highest fret and measuring its distance from the tp of the pickup. Re: Seth Lover & Antiquity combination on Gibson ES-335. Its higher-end pickups produce less feedback than the ES-335 does, making it the preferred pick for metal. “Rhythm”pickup only is turned on. 3/32” (0. Start by setting the bridge height for frets 16-22 so that the strings play buzz free at the lowest possible height. I had a chance to shoot a video review of the Eastman T59/v recently and this review will elaborate on the things you need to know about it. There are a lot of variables in the ES 335 setup, and you have a lot of different ways of manipulating it, including the trussrod, the saddles (including both intonation and string position), bridge height, bridge cant angle, pickup height, and pickup pole adjustment. Now play it from fret 16 to fret 22. NOTE: The further away from the strings the pickups are the deeper the tone will be (and lower volume) and the. These deliver a fuller sound with a bit more warmth and. Product Details. Sep 14, 2022 Messages 85 Reaction score 145 Location Tooele, Utah Sep 29, 2022 #1 Is there a rule of thumb measurement on height? Reason I’m asking is because. That worked fine with the Florance and OX4s, but not with. Seymour wound a pickup based on that design and was interested in marketing and producing it as a. Anyone thinking about changing their Epi DOT Pickups should try adjusting the height on their stock PUs. ||| a lovely ES-335 in for a complete set-up / overhaul. On the other hand, the Ibanez AS73G has the upper hand when it. I find this to be really important to getting his “woman tone”. 0,31751). What's new. Perhaps the influence of pickup height and pole adjustments upon tone and output would make a good subject for a future article? Reply. The pickup. I got this guitar a little while ago, and I noticed one of the pickups felt a little springy when I pressed down on it. Fret high E at 22nd fret, distance for both pickups should be 3/32" (cm. Made from layered maple with a solid maple tone block for warmth and resonance, this semi-hollow guitar. New life to an old 335 Pickup Thread. Most sources agree that 317 of Gibson’s new thinline semis left the factory that year – 267 in sunburst (ES-335TD) and 50 in natural (ES-335TDN), marketed at $267. ehrmann. Both measurements taken with strings depressed at the 12th fret. In this comparison, the Epiphone ES-335 has the wider nut with 43mm (1. I also realized that, for me, instead of adjusting pickup height to manufacturer recommended, it's best to adjust some, play and find the sweet spot. Strat. I believe that 57 classics are pretty good pickups. The thin body was easier for players to hold, the inner block enhanced sustain and reduced feedback, and the new PAF humbucking pickups set a new standard for quiet operation, high output, and sweet, fat tone. Facebook Page. $ 599 . 16" at the lower bout (vs. We’ve designed the Imperial ® to draw from the long revered qualities of the original P. A new Gibson 335 will cost thousands. All this is enhanced by controls that offer plenty of useable range. The acted like swithces istead of a gradual change. Check/set pickup height. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. The Epiphone Limited Edition Dot Deluxe honors the immortal ES-335, the thin semi-hollowbody archtop with “Dot” inlays that brought archtop class to the rock’n’ roll era. Wondering if anyone has changed theirs out and what was their experience. The pearloid dot. Some people like the sound of the pickups close to the strings, while others don't. All have fairly easy solutions so before. 75" Top Material: Maple. #3. 7k. This ES-335 acquired an extra degree of woody honk. Read more: Best guitar pickups overall. That said, I personally have an aversion to swapping out electronics on older guitars that are still all. pickup. Stock tuners. In fact, when put head-to-head with our own 2021 Gibson ES-335, the Epiphone stands its ground pretty well. Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Neck Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO Bridge Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS potentiometers Dimensions and Weight in Packaging Blueberry Burst. Does anyone have any tips on pickup height adjustment. Step 10A: Vintage two-conductor wiring. $ 8,995. These babies are the beating heart of your guitar. “My bridge pickup is too bright. In the Gibson ES 339, the solid block is made mainly from maple, but with spruce cushions at the top and back and is clearly but tidily visible through the f-holes. The harnesses were actually put into the guitar through the f-hole. Made in USA. In a box toggle switch, the internal parts are enclosed—typically in plastic—and they can fail if the prongs get overheated, especially when the switch has been re-soldered too many times. I endlessly fiddled with pickup height, and volume levels. I have a '63 Historic ES335 with Timbuckers. I really like the Burstbucker 1 & 2 that come in the 50th Anniversary 1963 ES-335, not as polite as a '57 classic. Flipping the ring helped with adjusting the height, and reigned-in the sound "somewhat". If you’re going to use the manufacturer’s recommended settings, you can check the measurements recommended for some of the most popular guitar styles in the table below. even if you don't wind up with the 57's it'll help you in your future search learning how sensitive a 335 is to pickup adjustments. I just noticed this Gibson TV video about adjusting the height of your Humbuckers by Jim DeCola, and I see that the 335 he's using has had it's neck pickup. 6mm;. Scale Length: 24. $ 3,499 . Epiphone’s ES-335 will stand out instantly with its eye-grabbing body and fingerboard binding, plus a head-turning Epiphone Crown headstock inlay and tasteful dot fingerboard inlays. If you’re going to use the manufacturer’s recommended settings, you can check the measurements recommended for some of the most popular guitar styles in the table below. #15. After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Epiphone ES-335 is probably the better product overall with its final score of 65 compared to the Ibanez AS73G's 63 score, although not by a lot. The perfect pickup height depends on your particular pickups, your strings, and, of course, personal taste. 25"). Aug 6, 2008. This will make it so that you are able to hear more of the pickup’s natural sound. Pickup height makes a difference, but, IMHO, the character of the pickup remains essentially the same. Bridge pickup: 2/32" (1. Warning: contains kill. Pickup height as Cap mentioned may be an issue. Most sources agree that 317 of Gibson’s new thinline semis left the factory that year – 267 in sunburst (ES-335TD) and 50 natural (ES-335TDN), marketed at $267. This is a 1mm (0. F. That's what I do, to start with, but not sayin' necessarily what anyone else should do. MojoTone ‘59 Clone PAF Humbucker. 0,1190), neck pickup . We take a massive amount of care and attention when putting our Gibson & Epiphone ES-335 harnesses together. When I took it in for the initial setup my luthier took them. Keep tweaking and listening. Another ES 335 Pickup ring thread I've done a search on this topic and it seems that the Clapton 335 supposedly has the pickup rings reversed in order to. I’d love to get. Pickup height probably depends upon the individual player and the sound he wants. Posted January 20, 2012. ES-335; ES-339; These models are available across a broad range of prices. #3. I'm not well-versed in "things Gibson" and would like ES 335 specs. In the case of the Les Paul or an SG, that would be the 22nd fret. After this, re-string and tune up and slowly adjust the truss rod to eliminate buzz. Obviously I need to keep. Jul 22, 2015. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. Adjust the height and poles so the strings are all balanced and output is equal. More difficult than on basically any other. To many, Alvins’ 335 was ‘the’ epitome of this instrument, but of course, there were other great guitarists as well. The strings are not gonna stay on long, just over night and I will put some 10s on them Friday. I want to put out a theory about some early PAFs. That is a starting point. Pickup Swap. Joined Feb 25, 2010 Messages. My wife bought me a lovely Epi ES-335 for Chrimbo, and as I already had a swt of Seth Lovers in a drawer, the pickups just had to be changed. My neck pickup is definatly more than 3/32"s from the string. I do personally like bright pickups, but the highs are alittle too spikey for me. 6K, Bridge 8. Fret high E at 22nd fret, distance for both pickups should be 3/32" (2. . I have an '18 ES 335 Pro, stock pups, never had this issue. 022uf paper-in-oil caps, braided hook-up wires, premium pots and a switchcraft switch. 10. It seemed successful enough that they built five more and sold them all. Browse. What I. I have the Olive Drab model and whilst I am not a die-hard Chris Cornell fan I do really. Pickup height as Cap mentioned may be an issue. I've learned a lot here and I hope someone else can too. I have had several 335s from 1963 - 1966 and fundamentally, those later Patent sticker pickups (later, meaning mid-sixties) sound articulate and clear as a bell. Anje. It also has one of the most incredible stories attached to. Member List; Calendar; Latest Posts; Forum; The Pickup Lounge; Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) tone forum. It has exactly the same pickup configuration as the ES-335, as well as the. “My pickups are poorly balanced. I do personally like bright pickups, but the highs are alittle too spikey for me. ”. 1962 Vintage Gibson ES-330 TD - Sunburst Finish -. Videos include adjusting the truss rod, bridge, nut,. . the 339's 17") But you stated in the other thread you want a bigger body. We measure string height from the top of the polepiece to the bottom of the string when the string (usually the high or low E) is held down at the highest fret. Feb 27, 2003. 38mm) on the bass side, 2/32” (1/16”, 0. 00. Lower end guitars like epiphones get crap setups at the factory and no love once on the wall at guitar center. Performance Warranty. He now has his very own Epiphone signature model. Members. This guitar is based on a 1961 Gibson SG that belonged to Dickey Betts but was at one point played by Duane Allman. The early PAF was made in 1956 and fitted in some steel guitars. 16 inch hollow body archtops with bodies a bit thinner than an ES-175 (2. ”. Players will be impressed by its lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. The ES semi-hollow body guitars from Gibson first appeared in 1958. Go. Product Description. Feb 9, 2020 #70 saltbird said:. Seth's aren't a 'modern sounding PU' by any standard One of the biggest differences between the two is that Ant's have aged (degaussed) A2's, which reduces treble and output. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. In terms of pickups, the Epiphone Dot and the Gibson ES-335 offer different. 0625”, 1. The Sounds of the Epiphone ES 335 PRO Oct 22, 2012. Neck pickup really low with pole pieces really high, bridge pickup really high with pole pieces really. The ES-335 Figured features a comfortable rounded "C" neck profile, inviting your hand to effortlessly glide along the fretboard. That's a good starting point. -Epiphone all-metal 3-way pickup selector -Neck pickup volume with push/pull coil-splitting -Bridge pickup volume with push/pull coil-splitting -Neck pickup tone -Bridge pickup tone. 98mm) on the treble. Bridge Pickup. ES-335 | Body, Contours. In this case, it looks more like the Gibson pickguard. But tell that to Eddie Van Halen, who took a chisel to a Gibson Les Paul Gold Top and a hacksaw to a 1961 Gibson ES-335. Pickup Configuration: HH. Here are some of its finest moments…. The shape and size of the neck are very similar and would certainly satisfy the most. The bridge side of the neck pickup is higher, closer to the strings than the neck side of that pickup. Also worth noting is that the rings on an ES-335 are not the same height as those on a Les Paul. This video is step 5 of a 5 part series. Performance. g6120; Mar 9, 2014; Other Epiphones; Replies 1 Views 737. Loving 57's, I bought a 2014 ES 335 with 57's. Don’t forget that the Epiphone ES 335 PRO has upgraded pickups so will be even closer to the Gibson. Encinitastubes. More Details. Mar 9, 2014. Adjust the height and poles so the strings are all balanced and output is equal. ER-Custom humbucker pickups are wound on the ThroBak vintage Leesona-102 to complete the Maximum Vintage specs. Ed. 693'') vs 42mm (1. Yea I would set both pickups at about 3/32" to start and go from there. I've been reading that changing to the 0. . . Posted August 20, 2018. Messages. 0,31751). 5mm) from the high E and 5/64" (2 mm) from the low E. , moving the pickups so far down that the magnetic field barely comes into contact with the string. In terms of pickups, the Epiphone Dot and the Gibson ES-335 offer different sounds. It’s the earliest of these models that the 2016 1958 ES-335 VOS is intended to replicate. 20" from cutaway to tail (vs. plucking normally play fret 16. I have owned close to 500 of them over the years. Next Last. Gibson would do this sometimes too by the way, to made "medium height" rings for many of the. (This is pretty close to the sweet spot. Check this box below, and we’ll give you some extra lead length. With a few exceptions (more on that later), all you need is a. Being 2005 it should have 57 Classic type pickups which are probably vintage ballpark 7-8kohm. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. Our version, the Epiphone Dot makes this icon guitar available to players everywhere. ”. Gibson Gibson Vintage 1962 PAF Patent Number Pickup Nickel Cover Les Paul ES SG 1959 1960 1961 1963 1950's 1960's. So it could sound dark. Part 3:. It’s equipped with Gibson’s Memphis Historic Spec II (MHS II) humbucking pickups and an ABR-1 bridge. Both the '59B and PGB are bright and thin. Adjust your pickups in tiny increments. The original ES-150 bar pickup with its hexagonal housing is now known as the “Charlie Christian” pickup, because it was installed on the ES-150s and ES-250s that. Does pickup height not have a lot to do with the pickup itself. MojoTone ‘59 Clone PAF Humbucker. They are warm yet clear and sweet with some cut. Can't help that much. 2022 Gibson ES-335 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 Historic ES-335 Ultra Light Aged ~ Vintage Natural. I agree with Josh. 1. It sounds like GC just messed up the pickup height in them. the 339's 14. If you just got this I'd play around with pickup height and polepieces before jumping to find another pickup. #2. I have the Olive Drab model and whilst I am not a die-hard Chris Cornell fan I do really. Our own ES-335 has a Mojo Pickups (mojopickups. I used a Gibson ES 335 w/ 57' classics through a Blackface Vibrolux for comparison. If string height at nut is correct, recheck string height at 12th fret with strings open. . Thread starter EL34; Start date Oct 12, 2014; EL34. 693'') vs 42. ) but also in regards to which pickup position is in question. Performance Warranty. 20 reviews Write your review Item ID: ES3500SCNH. changed height. 90 price drop. Well, the 336 and the 339 aren't much larger than a Les Paul (the 339 is about 1" wider a the lower bout), so you can guess the size. 02-13-2016, 02:46 PM #1. plain and simple. Last edited: Feb 9, 2020. If you like them, keep them. I had almost returned the guitar prior to adjusting and I am amazed at how much difference the pickups height makes. Body Shape: ES-335. ES-335 | Body, Front – Measurements. TaylorPlayer Senior Member. neck: 11/64 e,E. Ibanez ES-335 copy pickup suggestions. Tighten the thumbwheel against the Post Tool, and hold the two together to turn the post into or out of the guitar. Does anyone know guidelines for setting pickup height on this guitar? Should I just use Gibson’s guide for humbuckers?This is my deep dive demo and review of the Inspired by Gibson Epiphone ES-335 Figured Blueberry Burst. "LEARN TO FLY" WITH THIS AWESOME AXE!You are looking at a 2015 Gibson DG-335 Dave Grohl Signature Custom Shop Limited Edition, with a gloss Pelham Blue finish, diamond f-holes, split diamond fret. During the Cream era, he also used a ’64 SG and a ’64 ES-335. 008'') difference. Using that coil split push/pull and adjusting my amps. I recently acquired a Gibson ES 335. Sleeping At Sea said: So I've had my 'inspired by' 335 for 6 months or so and have enjoyed getting familiar with it but I'm not 100% happy with the stock pickups. I can tweak the amp settings a lot. Gibson Patent Sticker Humbucking Pickup Les Paul SG Standard 1967. Overdriven tones can be backed. The back-story of my interest in the ES-335 is in my introductory post. #5. The upscale ES-345 and ES-355 models were officially introduced in 1959, although 10 ES-355s shipped in late 1958. The Gibson Limited-Edition ES-335 Figured blends form and function with a figured maple body and top, rounded mahogany neck and stopbar tailpiece. 6-millimeter distance between the strings and the pickups for the bridge pickup, and 2. 06-09-2015, 10:48 AM. 03-09-2014, 04:21 PM. Great even. The L&M Advantage. 6mm / 0. " Note: bass side of the bridge pickup is closer to the strings. To many, Alvins’ 335 was ‘the’ epitome of this instrument, but of course, there were other great guitarists as well. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. I flat out love them. I have occasionally seen a taller version of the bridge pickup ring on some later 60’s. More Details. PSD – Layers / Measurements. But sometimes in my rig I need to drop or raise a pole piece or two, or tweak height/tilt of a pickup. 039'') difference. It has a ’60s neck profile and an authentic medium C-Shape body. 6K, Bridge 8.