Adjust the height and poles so the strings are all balanced and output is equal. thatmanphil said: Well a few days have passed and I've settled on a height (for now at least). The current outer dimensions are 92mm x 45mm with a distance of 81. 092". Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. 070 to 0. . You have both pickups selected and turn one volume or tone down it globally affected both. Play around with the height of the pickups and pole pieces too, that will make a big difference in how pickups sound in a 335 - you gotta dial them in. A little goes a long way toward altering your tone, and. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 set an unmatched standard. Next Last. Today (2015) Gibson recommends 1/16" (1. the 339's 17") But you stated in the other thread you want a bigger body. Aim for this pattern 5 6 1 1 4 4 corresponds to E A D G B E Now with Overdrive; Play each string one at a time on the 7th Fret - Listen out for a slight flutter-wavering note [ It should NOT waver - adjust very slightly up. Some people like the sound of the pickups close to the strings, while others don't. Download. Series Body Style: same. . 4. I would also measure height beforehand as a reference. The Epiphone ES 335 Pro needs to be as close as possible sound wise to the original. Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster Nut Width. Menu. Forums. I have a 1982 335 that I'm going to fix up a bit--strings, pickups, pots--and I need some advice from someone who plays a 335 a lot. Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. Our Epiphone ES-335 is no exception. Pickup height is a personal preference, however there are reasons for making certain adjustments. Model Sub-Family: Gibson ES-335 TD Block. The bridge ring should measure 3/8″ on the taller side and 9/32″ on the short side. G Stone said: IMHO the best pickups in a ES-335 I run across been the "Memphis Historic Spec" (MHS). I bought my ES-335 new over 20 years ago, largely (I presume) for the 57 Classics that are in it. A high-quality Graph Tech NuBone nut and rock-solid Epiphone Deluxe tuners round out this classy ES-335. 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. Thread starter RobertD; Start date Jan 9, 2013; Jan 9, 2013 #1 R. 1 of 2 Go to page. That's a good starting point. #1 Hi I am new here, my name is Dave I have a Gibson ES-335 and i was playing around with string height, intonation and pickup height. but the neck pickup alone is muddy. Epiphone Epiphone Ltd Ed Union Jack Sheraton. Sep 28, 2007 #1 gibson-r8 Active member. The Gibson setup starts at 6/64 of an inch for the neck and 4/64 of an inch for the bridge. It’s near enough 3/64. The "Inspired by Gibson" ES-335 Figured honors the immortal ES-335. Joined Apr 11, 2022 Messages. Vintage Gibson 1965 ES-335 Wiring Harness Correct for your mid 1960's Mono ES Gibson Restoration! This harness is 100% original and in fantastic shape. Browse. Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 Humbucker. I noticed that on the 335 the neck pick up does not sit parallel to the strings. Reaction score. Our Epiphone ES-335 is no exception. ES 335: Pickups The Casino comes with the Epiphone P-90 single coil pickups. LP or ES-335. 2. Used – Mint. . Dubbed ES for "electric spanish", it has always been a great mix of acoustic and electric guitar elements. These are humbucker-style pickups but they are very bright and deliver a clear, crisp sound. 10. Had 335's before and really didn't like the 57's too much, but that is what Carlton uses in his. Imperial ® Humbucker The Imperial ® Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P. 59 mm) at the highest point of the pickup to the bottom of the string fretted at the last fret at the bridge end of the neck. A little further away than spec is probably much better than too close. Using a calliper to measure them. Go. Flipping the ring helped with adjusting the height, and reigned-in the sound "somewhat". This has been a guitar that I have. Messages 236. “I took out all the pickups, just had one pickup and one knob. If you’re sold on the style and tones of the 335, but you’re looking for something smaller and easier to handle, the Epiphone ES-339 is the way to go. What puzzles me however is how to properly setup. • Top and Back: 5-ply laminated maple/birch. Electric Velvet. I could probably come up with more ES topics but I don’t know if I want to start writing about pickup slugs and height springs. 17,869. If it looks crooked to you, that's the way it's done on a 335. Adjust your pickups in tiny increments. "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. Member List; Calendar; Latest Posts; Forum; The Pickup Lounge; Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) tone forum. SKU. I love the Calibrated T type pickups in my 2021 es335 60s. Google or Bing "es-335 pickup height" and you'll find lots of examples of pics of your pickup in profile. The bridge pickup is replaced but it's replaced with a Gibson T-top ('68-on-up) bucker. GibsonELECTRICS: Gibson T-Type calibrated covered humbuckers, 3-way toggle pickup selector, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. 75" Top Material: Maple. 2oz. NOTE: The further away from the strings the pickups are the deeper the tone will be (and lower volume) and the. The room you're in. the 339's 14. Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 Humbucker. 6 mm) for their PAFs in both neck and bridge position, and for both the bass and the treble sides of the pickup. Epiphone ES-335 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Cherry) $599. Thus, pickup height needs to be taken into consideration not only for each guitar and for each type of pickup (humbucker, P90, strat, etc. 4 mm) on the bass side and 1/16" (1. $ 599 . 19. The ES 335 also features humbucker pickups but it is fitted with the Gibson BurstBucker series. I hadn't seen a 335', for a couple of months. 50 respectively. A lot of 335s can be a little bass shy in the bridge position. I have one over here that is owned by one of the well known tone guru's. Gibson ‘60s Burstbucker Humbucker. I’ve always loved the gorgeous, deep tones of the neck pickup on an ES-335 and this guitar doesn’t disappoint in that department. And also, the way that the guitar is wired up, when turning the volume pots to 8, the drop off is so severe that it makes using the pots to control. Set intonation and pickup height to spec and liking. Epiphone ES-339. New Merchandise! Articles of Interest. The L&M Advantage. 19 mm),. Same with neck relief, pickup height, polepiece height, and tailpiece height. I have owned close to 500 of them over the years. “My pickups are poorly balanced. Keep tweaking and listening. Makers mark disappears around 69. Jul 17, 2020 #1. What I. Gibson ES-335. All Access. When I took it in for the initial setup my luthier took them all to approximately . The neck pickup is waaay shorter than the bridge and the tone is definitely off. Posts: 458 Thanks to everyone for all of the advice. 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. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. 5 inch scale. It has a ’60s neck profile and an authentic medium C-Shape body. Our own ES-335 has a Mojo Pickups (mojopickups. 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. In the 1950s Gibson recommended a distance of 1/16" (1. 50's wiring will let you roll off the volume control but retain the treble. Pickups: Fret low E at 22nd fret and measure pickup height from underside of string to point on pickup closest to string. *Nighthawk is intended for Gibson® Nighthawk routed guitars. Strip the end of the hot wire back 1/8" using your wire stripper or a razor blade. 718. 06-09-2015, 10:48 AM. If the pickups are too close to the strings the magnetic pull can have some effect. Browse. Wood Top Style: Plain. Check/set pickup height. 654''). The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but desire a slightly smaller, lighter instrument. If you like them, keep them. A. More Details. Medium Fade to finish. Below are. Mar 9, 2014. On my Les Paul's that would look wrong to me, but, looking at pics of 335's it looks like that's at an acceptable angle. Reactions: Roe and JKjr. Available as a single or dual pickup. 0,31751). 73 mm from strings. Late 1965, Narrow 1 9/16 nut width. 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. Fatter, meatier tone with more drive and attack. . Epiphone Inspired Casino inside overhaul. Choose the pickup bobbin color or cover material/color. I think I have resolved the dullness issue. Tim Plains; Jul 26, 2008; Pickups; Replies 7 Views 1K. Label is faded and has a “Red Stain” on it that looks like it has been there since new. Weight: 7lbs 9. They can also be a bit hard to dial in to get perfect sounds out of both positions. I picked up the Wine Red Traditional Pro and, after a tune up and pickup height adjustment it was fantastic right out of the box. Building your custom Guitar Gallery. I'. However, there were height inconsistencies that caused a couple of buzzes even though the neck was very true. 3. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico. . This is a top quality vintage 1950's era Gibson ES-335 pre-wired kit featuring True 500k matched CTS pots, Switchcraft 3-way toggle switch & jack, correct 20 gauge bus wire, Jensen . Read more: Best guitar pickups overall. Of course they are just guidelines and jumping off points. If it makes a weird clacky warbley sound its too close. #1. 01-31-2018, 03:26 AM. Gibson '57 Classic, '57 Classic Plus, P-90, and P-100 pickups all feature vintage two-conductor wiring. Start with low E. Adjust the pickup height in relation to the strings, or the individual pole pieces on the pickup. I just got a new 63 re-issue ES 335. I've also gone as close as 1/16" on the bridge pickup with no problem but that depends. Isolines for carving the guitar top’s contours. Feb 27, 2003. ES 335 Pickup Timeline; 1958-1961 Long magnet PAF. Pickup Configuration: HH. 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. These Burstbuckers are covered. 98mm) on the treble. A more obvious issue one could run into if their pickups are set too high is physical playing interference. Guitar. Featuring a solid maple center block for added sustain and feedback resistance, Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers, Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, and a flame maple veneer top and back in stunning Blueberry Burst and Raspberry Tea Burst gloss. 4K Recommended. More difficult than on basically any other. As we mentioned, the ES-335 is a big old guitar, and as such might be a little unwieldy for some players. I have a 2016 Gibson ES-335 Studio with 57 in it. What's new. Try them with 50's wiring, same wiring that comes in Gibson's 339. Epiphone DOT vs Gibson ES 335. Limited Edition in '60s Cherry w/Bigsby. Messages 2,674. T. I find this to be really important to getting his “woman tone”. Step 4 - Adjust the pickup height. Gibson's Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups are paired with our hand. The bridge ring is taller but not as tall as the one on a Les Paul (or an ES-175). From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. This sounds like a textbook pickup height problem. Start by setting the bridge height for frets 16-22 so that the strings play buzz free at the lowest possible height. “My pickups are poorly balanced. He now has his very own Epiphone signature model. Lower. In the bridge setting the pickup sounds just thin and uninspiring when playing clean and fizzy with OD. 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. I think though is if one is talking about 335 or es-175. If your tailpiece is low you may want to bring it up. Low E and A should measure 2/64", D and G =1. 00. Being able to adjust (set) your pickup height is a critical step in the setup process. Long Leads . Performance Assurance. With the giveaway coming up Saturday I thought it would cool to show you some tones I like from my 335. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, OK Guitars retail store is closed. Posted April 21, 2017. The bridge ring is taller but not as tall as the one on a Les Paul (or an ES-175). The neck ring on a 335 is. Suggested height. It’s a large body, semi-hollow electric that has since become instantly recognisable. #8. This is great for a new guitar build or upgrading your existing muddy electronics to vintage 50's. Used – Very Good. This ES-335 Figured is a reimagined version of the historic ES-335 from Gibson. His time as president of Gibson from 1949 until 1966 is a clear golden age of electric guitar design and production. I think the most popular option for 335/Dots are the '57 classics. It offers practically identical specs in everything from wood. Thread starter Glynn; Start date Jul 17, 2020; G. You have both pickups selected and turn one volume or tone down it globally affected both. Neck pup is not muddy at all, and Bridge pup sounds great. Lots of 335's on this forum though, so hopefully they'll way in with their opinions. Sep 19, 2023. $575. 00. 1,854. Middle pickup:. But sometimes in my rig I need to drop or raise a pole piece or two, or tweak height/tilt of a pickup. An in depth discussion of all things related to vintage and newer Gibson ES-335, ES-345 and ES-355 electric guitars. That guitar grabbed me, and never let me go. Neck Pickup. It sounds like GC just messed up the pickup height in them. Wondering if anyone has changed theirs out and what was their experience. The most authoritative source I've found is the Gibson pickup height video with their master luthier and he's setting the height on an ES-335. should be 4/32"(cm. My neck pickup is definatly more than 3/32"s from the string. ES-175. Ibanez ES-335 copy pickup suggestions. . In the 1950s Gibson recommended a distance of 1/16" (1. “Rhythm”pickup only is turned on. The L&M Advantage. Scale Length: 24. Nov 25, 2007. 093”, 2. Here are some of its finest moments…. 11's or bigger, medium pick or thicker, adjusting the pickup height, and your amp settings will all help but, your picking technique will be a major factor in how your guitar sounds. Gibson's ES-335 is one of the most gorgeous and elegant guitar designs to ever grace a stage. IMO that angled neck pickup gives the vintage (and Historic) ES-335s a distinct look and sound. I’ve seen a couple of ebony 335 used here in Austin for $2300. Pickup height is fun to play with. • Side: 3-ply laminated maple/birch. I also recently got an ES-335 with T-types, and I feel they are very bright pickups. Pickup height. I found that article on pickup height very interesting, got some other guitars where I am going to put that in action. Start with low E. • u0007 Scale Length 626mm/24 5/8”. You can even go to 3/16" on the high E and 1/4" on the low E. Reversing your pickup height orientation will provide you with. Chrome. Adjust. 1962 Vintage Gibson ES-330 TD - Sunburst Finish -. The strings are not gonna stay on long, just over night and I will put some 10s on them Friday. neck: 11/64 e,E. Based on one of his favorite guitars, the Epiphone Jim James ES-335 features a Seventies Walnut-finished 5-ply laminated maple body with a solid maple center block for increased. ES-335 PRO goes one better than vintage by adding modern features along with Epiphone's superb build quality to go with that classic ES-335 sound. Here is a pic of my '84 CS 335, (bridge pickup-slope now corrected) which shows, (compared to the pic above) the Nashville and tailpiece sitting quite low. Since nearly all the vibration takes place between the nut and the saddles, you can bet the nut and the saddles are at issue when the guitar sounds dull or. Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple/Poplar Top, Back, and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Sixties Cherry. Notes: Introduced in 1958, the ES-335 cemented Gibson's reputation for cutting-edge innovation combined with classic traditional design. It is a contributing factor but as you can see, the pick up mount rings are the same height on both guitars. It's arbitrary, sort of like how thye tell you to change your oil at 3 months or 3,000 miles, someone just makes. Hovering between $3000 and $3700, the T-Type humbuckers that ship with the Gibson ES-335 are decent pickups, though we'd prefer to see something like the Gibson-branded Burstbucker, like in the picture below:The ES-335 is Epiphone's version of the historic ES-335 that has been wowing guitar players all over the world for over six decades. Perhaps the influence of pickup height and pole adjustments upon tone and output would make a good subject for a future article? Reply. Overdriven tones can be backed off for. New posts. changed height. Tighten the thumbwheel against the Post Tool, and hold the two together to turn the post into or out of the guitar. Pickups--humbuckers made by Gotoh. Bridge Height ES 335. The 1961 Reissue models utilize rounded cutaways, slim-taper neck proles scanned from originals, dot inlays and vintage-replica parts. 10. If you ever swapped pickups in a 335 style guitar you know that this is a real production and I am. pickup. Now the sound is indescribably great. Oct 20, 2021. I do personally like bright pickups, but the highs are alittle too spikey for me. 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. A. String height should run about 0. It is a lot of guitar for $499. Types of toggle switches. Here, our Epiphone displays a funky phasiness with a more compressed response. Action is a "personal perference", depending on the gauge of strings your using. Both of these guitars also have humbucker pickups. That is a starting point. It looks smaller than an ES-335, but I measured it and it's exactly the same size as my old ES-330. Videos include adjusting the truss rod, bridge, nut. #5. Download. “My neck pickup is muddy. Of course they are just guidelines and jumping off points. The Lollars are also great. Hovering between $3000 and $3700, the T-Type humbuckers that ship with the Gibson ES-335 are decent. The Gibson ES-335 DOT is the cornerstone of the Gibson ES line-up. Lower end guitars like epiphones get crap setups at the factory and no love once on the wall at guitar center. 740822. The Tone Zone and Gig Rigs. The brilliant BB King, for instance. #3. Our 2016 features a tubeless Historic truss rod, PAF-style Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups, and redesigned neck shape for increased. #15. If you bought a Gibson electric during that era, a P-90 or two was part of the deal. The ES-335 is Epiphone's version of the historic ES-335 that has been wowing guitar players all over the world for over six decades. I flat out love them. The neck was a little thinner that. T. A. ES-335 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sixties Cherry. Number of Frets: 22. plucking normally play fret 16. Does anyone have any tips. Our recommended Pickup Height is 1/8" (3. The new ES-330 was available in double- and single-pickup versions, with the single pickup placed dead centre, making later upgrades a challenge. Posted April 19, 2022. 335's are huge for some people. 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. Oct 22, 2012. #1. All are legitimate complaints about the tone of your 335, 345 or 355. and then set the pickup height so the string is 4mm from the pickup" etc. McCarty also designed two radical-ly modern solidbody shapes: the Flying V and Explorer. RANGE OPTIONS: The Modern ES-335 Satin (£2,499) kicks off the current range; the Original ES-335 is £2,899. DC: Neck 7. First, let me express thanks to all you involved forum members for having such a great place to go for help. Just to head off another thing you might think is wrong but is correct for a 335 style guitar, The neck pickup angle does not follow the neck and string angle. 5mm) from the high E and 5/64" (2 mm) from the low E. Gold Screws . . The L&M Advantage.