Es 335 Dot Appraisal

Gibson ES-335 Dot Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar

This is a Gibson ES-335 semi-hollowbody electric guitar, featuring the iconic double-cutaway body finished in a classic cherry red nitrocellulose lacquer. The instrument boasts a laminate maple body with a solid maple center block, outlined by aged white multi-ply binding on the top and back. The mahogany neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard sporting simple pearloid dot inlays, a characteristic 'Dot' reissue feature. The headstock displays the gold Gibson logo and a decorative crown inlay, fitted with vintage-style 'tulip' button tuners. The guitar is equipped with two humbucking pickups featuring nickel-finished covers, a black multi-ply pickguard, and a standard four-knob control layout (two volume, two tone) with black 'top hat' style knobs. The hardware includes a Tune-O-Matic bridge and a stopbar tailpiece. The overall condition appears to be excellent with a high-gloss finish, showing minimal signs of play wear or surface swirling. The style is indicative of a modern era Reissue of a late 1950s or early 1960s model, likely manufactured within the last 10-20 years in Nashville or Memphis. The craftsmanship is indicative of Gibson's high-tier production line, showing clean nut filing and precise binding transitions.