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Up to now I had 4 Gibson Es335 (1966 to 1982) and an Es 345.
The last from 1967 and all were great versatile guitars. I also had Ibanez As 200 from the 80th, a recent As153 and a japanese Epi Sheraton. All good guitars, but some month ago I got a Guild Starfire IV, US made in 2007. It blew me away, most dynamic and transparent sound of all. I could cover all genres and styles.
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A 335 type guitar with 4 wire pickups that can give parallel, series or single coils is one of the most versatile guitars around....... I have a 1980 Ibanez AS200 configured this way, and it works fine for jazz (very close to my 1961 ES-175D in sound), blues, or rock. The only sounds you won't get are a tele twang, a Gretsch chimy crunch, or a Rickenbacker jangle.
If I have to play a mixed set I will take the AS200 or sometimes an Ibanez Artist AR2619 Prestige (a Les Paul killer with tri-sound humbuckers) if a more strident sound is needed in an acoustically dead venue. |
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I don't think I can add much to this discussion - except to say I love my two 335 style guitars. They are comfortable and extremely versatile. They can do anything. I don't particularly like 3 pickup guitars, so all of my electrics have one or two pickups. Right now, there is something extra special about my Sheraton - I slightly prefer it over my 335, although the 335 is not going anywhere.
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I have an ES335 and a Telecaster. They cover a lot of ground for me.
I do like P-90s though. |
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Typical session form 2010-ish, though these days the Tele frequently substitutes for the Strat and I work with a Helix.
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I agree with that. I use mine for jazz, 50’s and early/mid 60’s rock and roll and 30’s and 40’s standards.
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To rewrite part of the 14 year old first post:
More than one person lauds the Telecaster's ability to cross over genres, saying it's good for blues, classic rock, and jazz.
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A 335 with coil split and series/parallel split will take you most places quite easily. My 1980 Ibanez AS200 does this well and I bought it in preference to several Gibson 335s I tried....... Of course YMMV
In modern 335 styles the Seventy Seven Exrubato has really impressed me for its quality Last edited by Ray175; 06-10-2021 at 02:51 AM. |
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I LOVE ES 335 guitars for sure.
I own 5 Tele's as well,but the "Classic" Tele configuration is not as versatile for me as my 335's. The ONLY Tele "Style" guitar that's more versatile than my 335's is my Tom A Hollow T Drop Top, and it's one of the most versatile guitars in my collection.
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The Gibson ES-347 is a good buy. |
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I had a Heritage 535 I want back! Incredible guitars. Gorgeous and flawless QC. I will get another. Certainly awesome for the (still somewhat hefty) price tag.
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