Epiphone ES335 Figured

The Epiphone ES-335 Figured is a semi-hollow electric guitar that stands out for its stunning visual appeal, thanks to its AAA Flame Maple veneer top and back. It's Epiphone's tribute to the legendary Gibson ES-335, offering its iconic tones and versatile playability in a more accessible package.

Key Features:

• Semi-Hollow Body Construction:

  • Body Type: Classic ES-335 style, a thin-line semi-hollow with a double-cutaway for comfortable upper fret access.

  • Body Top, Back, and Sides: Constructed from 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar, but crucially features a gorgeous AAA Flame Maple veneer on both the top and back. This figured veneer provides a captivating, three-dimensional grain pattern, giving the guitar a high-end aesthetic. The laminate construction helps to reduce feedback at higher volumes.

  • Center Block: Incorporates a solid Maple center block. This design element is essential for enhancing sustain, adding clarity, and significantly minimizing unwanted feedback, making the guitar well-suited for louder stage volumes.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany, typically set into the body (set neck construction) for improved resonance and sustain.

  • Neck Profile: Features a comfortable Rounded "C" profile, which is a popular shape that feels natural in most players' hands, facilitating smooth playability across various styles.

  • Scale Length: 24.724" (or 24.75"), the classic Gibson short scale length, which contributes to a warmer tone and easier string bending.

  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, a durable and smooth material, with a 12" radius.

  • Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo frets, offering a good balance for comfortable fretting and bending.

  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone, which enhances sustain and ensures consistent tuning stability.

  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot or Small Block inlays.

• Pickups:

  • Equipped with a pair of Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers (one in the neck position and one in the bridge position). These pickups are designed to deliver a rich, warm, and versatile vintage-voiced tone, capable of producing smooth jazz and blues sounds, as well as articulate rock crunch, with good clarity and dynamic response.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for stable intonation and efficient transfer of string vibration.

  • Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar for solid string anchoring and enhanced sustain.

  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic tuners (or similar Epiphone Deluxe tuners) with an 18:1 ratio, ensuring precise and reliable tuning stability.

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel, providing a classic and understated look.

• Electronics:

  • Standard control layout with 2 Volume and 2 Tone knobs (one set for each pickup), utilizing high-quality CTS potentiometers for reliable operation and smooth taper.

  • 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup selector switch for easy switching between neck, bridge, or both pickups.

• Aesthetics:

  • "Figured" Flamed Top: The defining aesthetic feature is the AAA Flame Maple veneer, available in various gloss finishes such as Cherry, Blueberry Burst, Raspberry Tea Burst, or Iced Tea Burst, which truly makes the guitar visually pop.

  • Binding: Single-ply cream binding on the body (top and back) and neck, adding a touch of classic elegance.

  • Pickguard: 5-ply Black pickguard, in the traditional ES-335 shape.

  • Control Knobs: Black Top Hat knobs with metal inserts.

• Case: Typically, this model does not come with an included case or gig bag, which are usually optional accessories.

The Epiphone ES-335 Figured is highly regarded for offering the authentic ES-335 experience with a visually stunning figured maple top, making it an excellent choice for players who prioritize both aesthetics and the classic semi-hollow tones for various musical genres.<