When you said ‘the reason everyone wanted a 335’ I went ‘yep, Marty McFly in Back to the Future’ and you said ‘Eric Clapton’ and that made more sense.

@blazer6248

3 жыл бұрын

😆

@guitarded5198

3 жыл бұрын

Or did it?

@Angelum_Band

3 жыл бұрын

For me it was Alvin Lee.

@deadlegs187

2 жыл бұрын

I have one just because of back to the future :)

@corneliuscrewe677

2 жыл бұрын

McFly had a 345. 😁

I bought my '67 335 new when I was 17. The payments were $9.00 a month. My father cosigned the loan and he passed away 3 months later. The credit insurance paid it off and I played the guitar throughout my 20 years in music. I still have her and I call her "Gypsy". What an incredible instrument! Many thanks for the history!

@MikeM-wp3zb

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, I can see you're as faithful to "Gypsy" as I've been faithful to "Mr. Gibson" since 1975. Great to read a story like yours that I can easily relate to. Regards. Mike M

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry, Great story and it really tugs at the heart strings man. Thanks for sharing that. Keith

@peepeepoopooman-qs3jq

2 жыл бұрын

Take care of it

@rathanobley8753

Жыл бұрын

Great job , thanks !

@randallcrow1992

Жыл бұрын

Great story.I love my 335 too. My favorite. Too bad about your dad.

I was lucky enough, that in 2018, my uncle called me to ask me if I would give his guitar a new home. He has arthritis, in his hands and fingers, and cannot play it anymore. He told me that he had given it to an 18 year old kid, at his church, a year ago, but that he brought it back to him saying "I'm gonna get a real guitar." All I can say is "Thank God for ignorance!" I told my uncle I'd be more than happy to give his guitar a new home and that it would never be neglected. That's how I got my 1964 Gibson ES335TDC with a Maestro Vibrola Tremolo and I still absolutely love it. It's cherry and has it's dings but sings like a bird. I have no idea what it's worth but it's priceless to me. Thanks for letting me share.

@michaellefort6128

3 жыл бұрын

Photo please?!?!

@allguitar3349

2 жыл бұрын

Man... Love this story..Your uncle has a heart of gold dude..to give his guitar to a kid wanting to learn..I mean thats not JUST a guitar....anyway .I'm glad for YOU that kid had NO idea of the quality of that guitar .I hope he finds himself whatever he "THINKS" is a real guitar..Good for you to have that instrument..

@MediHusky

2 жыл бұрын

"I'm gonna get a real guitar" Probably just buys a dual humbucking 300$ ibanez and a line 6 spider IV. I'm still rolling from that line.

@peterjohnjoseph

2 жыл бұрын

I literally have anxiety reading this 😂

@peterjohnjoseph

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaellefort6128 Sure, he'll post it in the comments below to appease you.

I'm a 58 year old beginner & I bought a 335 style guitar as my first electric guitar for 3 reasons - They can function as an acoustic guitar late at night when everyone else is asleep, they look the way a guitar should, the way guitars have looked for as long as I remember seeing guitars anyway & finally because, looking at the incredible variety of styles they are used in, they must rate as one of the most versatile guitars on the planet. Good enough reasons for me, anyway.

@jadipeperzak4034

Жыл бұрын

I love your reason of it functioning as an acoustic guitar late at night. How is it working for you now 2 years later?

@viennapalace

Жыл бұрын

@@jadipeperzak4034 It's still my favourite guitar & although the banjo get's the most love these days, the 335 is still my "go to" guitar after 9:00pm. And to be honest, I've only plugged it in a few times, even though it gets played nearly every day... So it's worked out great!

This series is incredibly satisfying to watch. I don’t even play guitar.

@ilovemonkays

4 жыл бұрын

Never too late to start

@NeoRichardBlake

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I still would have found this interesting in my pre-guitar days. I've only been playing for about a year and a half, and I still suck, so I'm actually still half in that camp. ;P I just love music, and things to geek out about. Keep the the awesome work Keith! This is my favorite content on your channel.

@evanmorrow1234

4 жыл бұрын

You should get yourself one. Even if you don't play it all the time, if you need it at least you know you've got it.

@blazer6248

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't play guitar, either, the first time I watched one of Keith's 'Short History' vids... I do now, though 😎👍

@glenkepic3208

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilovemonkays You Got That Right !

Your channel is like the PBS of guitar history. Factual, well told, and your voice is mesmerizing.

@miahconnell23

10 ай бұрын

Keith’s way of speaking really efficaciously helps me chill out. The high-quality research makes it so I never become “angry keyboard warrior.”

The 355 with Bigsby has to be the most beautiful guitar ever made. And it actually plays very well to boot.

"Alright guys now listen, this is a blues riff in B, watch me for the changes and try to keep up, okay." Got to wonder how many 335's Marty McFly sold for Gibson.

@chuckschillingvideos

3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, every time I've been to a blues jam, everything seems to be in E and A. Don't think I've ever had anyone call for B.

@FuzzWoof

3 жыл бұрын

I'm more impressed by how he managed to get hold of one in 1955!

@Mikey__R

3 жыл бұрын

@@FuzzWoof he did have a time machine...

@viennapalace

3 жыл бұрын

It has always fascinated me that nobody questions the key... In the real world, I've seen people thrown out of bands for less!

@Mikey__R

3 жыл бұрын

@@viennapalace B is a pretty traditional key for blues. If someone said "blues riff in A," then yeah, the saxophone player would probably ask if we can transpose up a step.

The 335 is one of the most beautiful and elegant guitar designs ever.

@NeoRichardBlake

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I can neither afford one, nor justify the purchase though. I just got a Firefly instead. ;) I know, not the same. I mean it's, what, 6-7% of the cost of a Gibson? Just having some fun.

@evanmorrow1234

4 жыл бұрын

God I know.....Everything about them is superb. They actually send chills down my spine when I think about them or see a picture of someone playing one. I want one so bad.

@billywebb4325

3 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly! I fell in love with the 335 in 1960, and to this day it is still my favorite! I've owned many guitars through the years and the 335 is still my go to axe!

I think it's interesting how you added "2019 dollars" to the prices to kinda put things in perspective. :-)

@taylorfusion

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. It made me realize, for a good guitar, we pay about the same as we ever did.

@glenkepic3208

4 жыл бұрын

In '64, there was a Chevy dealership nearby. I walked by once when I was 7. I saw a Corvette Sting Ray there with a sticker just over $5500. I couldn't believe it. Actually had to ask my dad why a car could be so expensive ;)

@Livelaughlimpbizkit

4 жыл бұрын

Crazy that a case was almost £400 in today’s money, def not that expensive now!

@kerranz

4 жыл бұрын

@@Livelaughlimpbizkit really? Go buy a Cedar Creek custom.

@Livelaughlimpbizkit

4 жыл бұрын

kerranz oh I’m sure there are I just mean standard off the rack cases

I bought mine because of Alex Lifeson, the variety of tones he had between 74 and 81, through 8 records was astounding.

@gtnoslp

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my 335 while in the Navy in the 70's. Still own it.

When in 1978 I saw John McLaughlin playing live in São Paulo/Brazil with a Walnut 345 (which I didn't even know and thought was a 335!), I decided that one day I would have one of those beautiful Gibsons! I played professionally for many years, until before I was 30 I had to stop, with a lot of pain caused by tendonitis and fibromyalgia. But I continued to cherish the dream of having a 335, and when I turned 50 I received from my wife the greatest gift of my life, my 1997 Sunburst Dot 335!

My grandfather gave me his 67 (we think it's a 67) 335 TDC. He traded a Gretsch Country Gentleman for it in 1967 in Silver Springs, Maryland. It may not be the most "sought after" 335 but I find the 335 to be the greatest electric guitar model ever made. I always feel so connected to that guitar, especially for the music I like to play; I can switch between Rush and Steely Dan and fumble through their songs all on the same guitar. It's fantastic! Keith, thanks so much for your videos. They are always so informative and fun to watch.

@cedricwager181

4 ай бұрын

From Victor Litz or Chuck Levins?

@bedroom.headroom

4 ай бұрын

@@cedricwager181 Chuck Levins!

I own a telecaster and an epipphone Sheraton II which is basically a 335. Those are the only electric guitars I’ll ever need, along with my jazz bass. I’m a simple man with simple taste I guess, but I can do everything I’m into with those.

I almost want to say that the 335 is a underrated gem, but when you look around, it's everywhere. I've always loved the look of it, and the sound is unmistakable.

@joshuajkoplin

Жыл бұрын

In my mind it is as much a staple guitar as a Strat or Les Paul. A little less prevalent but the same level of importance.

Hello again Keith; Your research and posting is as usual spot on. At 12:26 in your video I can attest about the period 63-64 where there was a transition from PAF's. My '64 ES-335 TDC has a PAF humbucker on the bridge position and a Patent Number humbucker on the neck position. This was revealed to me during an appraisal in the early 1980's where the appraiser and I had a disagreement as to the manufacturing / shipping date of my 335. In 1978 I wrote Gibson when they were still in Kalamazoo Michigan where I received a postcard saying that my 335 was manufactured in 1961, the appraiser said: "it's a '64 and Gibson doesn't know what they're talking about because their shipping records are a mess". Bless his heart and may he RIP, Stanley Jay of Mandolin Brothers Staten Island NY knew his stuff. My 335 also has a factory installed Bigsby with pearl inlays set where the stop tailpiece studs are and the ground wire is intact to the stud closest to the electronics harness. See any online photo posting of Justin Haywood of the Moody Blues with his '63 ES-335 TDC, it looks exactly the same. I acquired my 335 in Brooklyn NY 1975 privately from a family member of an A & R representative for Buddah Records who had to approve the sale that it was his guitar. $275 was the price settled on and I had to also take the original hard shell case and Danelectro amp as part of the deal. Before finalizing the deal I took my 335 to Alex Ax in Greenwich Village to be checked out for its condition (neck / electronics / intonation) for a $10 fee. I knew back then my 335 was something special when the guitar tech offered me $500 on the spot for it that he knew I was there to have it checked out before purchasing it. Back in 1975 few people, except for professional musicians, knew the value or playability of collectable vintage guitars of all makers. Gibson, Fender and D'Angelico just to name a few. At the time I certainly didn't know. The most recent appraisal was performed by NY String Service, right in front of me as all prior appraisals were done. The most intrusive step in the appraisal was using a flashlight and a dental mirror to look at the electronic components. The appraiser said: "This guitar is exactly as it was when it left the Gibson factory. Last month I was in Los Angeles to see a boyhood friend facing the medical challenge of his life. As fate would have while accompanying my friend to a medical appointment when parking in Beverly Hills as I opened the door Joe Walsh was within 10 feet of me with his wife. I saw him disappear walking around the corner. Following my friends appointment going down the elevator it stopped on a lower floor. There right in front of me was Joe and his wife again. Leaving my friend and his wife in the elevator I instinctively hopped off the elevator opened my tablet that has the appraisal photo of my 335 as its wallpaper where I said: "Hi Joe meet Mr. Gibson who's always been a far better guitar than I've ever been a guitar player". I kept it short and respectful with Joe and his wife explaining quickly why I was in Los Angeles pointing out my friend and his wife in the elevator doors just about closing. Joe commented when seeing the photo about how great the necks are with 335's of that era. Again to be brief and respectful I ended the conversation by saying to Joe: "God bless you for everything you've done for me with your career". Putting his arm my shoulder Joe said: "God bless your friend too". Joe gave me a warm and genuine feeling I will never forget. Mr. Gibson has always been wonderful to me since 1975 and has also been on occasions like with Joe Walsh a way to connect with other musicians no matter their level of ability or musical tastes. Keep up the great work with your KZread postings Keith as you keep all of us musical gear geeks connected in our mutual love for music and gear of all types. Warm regards, Mike M

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Great story Mike! What we're all here for. Love it. Keith

I'm not a Guitarist, rather a Keyboard player that doubles on Bass. I have become a great fan of your channel and would recommend it to the many Guitar players that I know and work with. Your content is accurate and well researched with no hype or BS. Your delivery is honest, and straightforward yet friendly, entertaining and very eloquent.

BB’s tone on “Live at the Regal” is god like. He was truly at the top of his game and human musical history.

@gilbertspader7974

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Fields Stevie Ray once said he was playing with BB and he was killing it ! The people where going crazy and he turned his guitar to BB like top that , and BB played one vibrato note that crushed him and the audience too their cores !!! Stevie said it shook him to his bones .

@thaddeusfields4360

4 жыл бұрын

Gilbert Spader where did you read this story? I googled it and can’t find it.

@gilbertspader7974

4 жыл бұрын

Thaddeus Fields I saw him in England with Double Trouble and after the show he was holding court with Rick Derringer. I was in the Air Force and played guitar and was talking with the roadies and said they Stevie would love to meet an American serving overseas. He told that story . Also Nico Mcbain was Derringers drummer and when the tour was over Nico was going to hangout with Iron Maiden because their drummer was sick .

@checkpointcovid8021

4 жыл бұрын

Robben Ford. Rockpalast 2007. ES-335. Dumble. The tone is tone of the gods. Amazing.

Keith, I must admit that after viewing the "The Gibson ES-335: A Short History", multiple times, I was bitten by the Gibson ES-335 bug and bought a Gibson Exclusives ES-335 Dot in Gloss Olive Drab. It was purchased directly from Gibson and delivered in ABSOLUTELY PERFECT condition with zero blemishes. Playing it is a totally new experience when compared to a Gibson Les Paul Standard or any American Fender Stratocasters. I must say that It is one of the easiest playing and most beautiful guitars having ever passed through my hands. It is now my daily "go to" guitar to play. I cannot thank you enough for the hard work you put into producing these videos. You are one amazing dude!

Dear Keith, thank you for mentioning Steve Khan. His contributions to the Steely Dan catalogue (e.g. his rhythm work on "Aja" and his great solos on "Gaucho") are often overlooked! His recent work in the latin jazz genre is also worth checking out.

@fivewattworld

Жыл бұрын

Steve actually commented here. I was star struck.

3 Reasons I play an ES-type guitar: 1 The sound 2 Noel Gallagher 3 Back To The Future

@continentalaquatics2725

4 жыл бұрын

Bueller Haha...Your third reason is why I learned how to play “Johnny B. Goode”.

@HolgerVorberg

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with all three reasons, even if the appearance of the ES in Back To The Future was a mistake by the film crew. The scene where Marty McFly played this guitar was back in 1955, as we all know from the movie, but the ES has not been invented at that time. ;-)

@continentalaquatics2725

4 жыл бұрын

Holger Vorberg It was another 3 years or so before the 335 came out if I’m not mistaken. A few years ago, despite having a severe case of Parkinson’s Disease, Michael J. Fox appeared on stage with a well-known band (ironically, I forget their name) and played “Johnny B. Goode” with them. I don’t know much about the disease, but apparently, the tremors can be controlled if your muscles are engaged. He played flawlessly as far as I could tell and it was a really cool thing to see. There’s a video of it on KZread here somewhere.

@checkpointcovid8021

4 жыл бұрын

I play full size ES guitars because at 6'-6" I make normal sized guitars look tiny, and they just sound awesome as a cool side benefit.

@Tatoluthier

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah #3!! 🎸

I remember Alex Lifeson playing his white 355 on the Hemisphere's tour in 1978. I couldn't believe they would play La Villa Strangiato live. Furthermore, I was amazed the 355 didn't catch fire or crumble to dust at the end. Gibson must build a good guitar.

Thank you so much! My first 335 was a 67. In 1979 I became a Gibson artist and Rendall Wall had Gibson build me a marvelous Gibson Artist Doc Stone prototype. I still have my original 67 335 and performed with it last week. After 55+ years it's still my very much favorite. Thank you for this documentary. I had to hold back tears!

I never gave a ES 335 a second look growing up during the hair metal days. While I was in college British Alternative music started filtering into the US. I began noticing that the 335 was favored by Noel Gallagher. That was what changed my mind about importance of such a versatile instrument

@cloughie1981

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't he use an Epiphone Casino?

@allenreeves1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloughie1981 he did in the early days of Oasis, along with riviera . I believe the Union Jack guitar he used at Maine Road was a riviera.

@cloughie1981

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenreeves1999 I thought the Union Flag one was also a Casino lol - regardless, all lovely guitars. I have always loved Epiphones (I imagine from inheriting my old mans' love of the Beatles and watching John Lennon play one) and currently own an excellent Epiphone Les Paul - however it's a dream of mine to own a cherry red Gibson 335. I hope you enjoy yours :) edit - thanks for your insight man, happy playing!!

@allenreeves1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloughie1981 I had a Epiphone ES 335 briefly. It just didn’t float my boat. I have a dirty lemon Epiphone Les Paul that I changed the knobs out for amber speed knobs, and the pickups for some SD zebra pearly gates, but I’ve been having issues with my Mojotone wiring harness. Beautiful guitar non the less. I also have a SG special with p-90s that sounds amazing

@cloughie1981

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenreeves1999 Yea I just got my Les Paul last month and plan on changing out the pickups soon. Glad you're enjoying that SG man

Back when I was about 10 I watched Back To The Future and saw Marty Mcfly rockin' Johnny B. Good on a cherry red Gibson! I told myself then one day I'd have a guitar like that. It took several decades but I finally have a cherry red lefty Epiphone Dot, and then also acquired a tobacco burst Sheraton ii. Love the 335 body style guitars!

@riproar11

3 жыл бұрын

If the Gibson ES-335 debuted in 1958, how come Marty Mcfly rocks out on one in 1955?

@alankillian4962

3 жыл бұрын

@@riproar11 Norm Harris tell the story of how when supplying guitars for the movie that guitar got "the shot". Check You tube videos @ Normans Rare Guitars for the full story.

I’ve always wondered if Les Pauls “Log” had any influence on the design of es-335. The solid center with hollow sides isn’t a long way from the construction of the 335.

@ericbgordon1575

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant point. Wonder if even the staff at Gibson was conscious of the similarly at the time.

@ayyjayess2304

2 жыл бұрын

There's a doc about that. In short, it needed a body so it could be held by a human. Good question either way.

@277southtombob

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayyjayess2304 I saw a old interview with Les Paul and he said the first time he took it to a show it was just the 4x4 for a body. He said everyone thought it was so strange that they didn’t even pay attention to the music and just wanted to look at the way it was built. He said he decided he wasn’t going to take it out again until it looked more like a regular guitar 😆

I’m 19 and nothing compares to my 1995 custom shop ES-355. Absolutely beautiful guitar and it really shines on stage. Plays, looks, and feels amazing. There’s no part of me that will ever get rid of my ES

Wonderful! Catching up on the history of the tools in your kit very gratifying, Many thanks for your work.

My 335 cherry red of course, was a long time in the finding. I always wanted one for all the reason stated in the video but could never pull the trigger on one because it was not the right feel for one reason or another. I knew I really wanted one but none of the ones I had tried in many many guitar stores spoke to me. Then in 2000 I walked into Jim's Music in So Cal just as a new shipment of Gibsons had beed delivered. Jim was hanging way up high a beautiful just out of the box, untouched by commoners a translucent cherry red 335 dot. I had just got a new credit card that day with a $3000 limit. Before he could rest it in the hook I asked "May I play that 335?" I remembered his response to my request was less then enthusiastic but he complied. As I sat and played I knew within 5 bars that I had found her! This is the one! I stoped play so quickly it must have been a shock to jim as I said "I'll take it!" He took my new never used credit car and unbelievingly ran the charge. Then his face changed to that of amazement and said "Wow that went though without a hick-up.. you didn't even let me get it put up in the shop!" I thing he was wanting to at least have a go with it. My 335 is the most love guitar in my quiver!

@trwsandford

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'd love to hear it! Can you do a quick vid?

This was awesome. I just bought my first 335 and it was a revelation. It was the guitar that I've been chasing my whole life. I will always have at least 1 in my collection from now on.

Wonderful retrospective. Thank you for putting that together.

Thanks for the work on this and all the videos you've created to date. It's a great lesson on the history of the instruments we play and very much appreciated

Les Paul approached Gibson with "The Log" in the early fifties, so Ted McCarty was aware of it. In no way did he invent the concept of the semi-hollowbody guitar. Les Paul did, even though he was pitching his solidbody concept at the time.

@shaunw9270

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking 👍

@chrodriguez2611

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.... I feel it's too important of a well documented fact for Keith to have left out!

@kevin7rxxx346

4 жыл бұрын

kris russell yip

@perihelion7798

4 жыл бұрын

Les Paul made the famous 'Log' from a scrap piece of pine 4X4, proving that he was a tone wood fanatic...well, maybe not. ES-335 is not an acoustic in any way. It's an electric guitar that looks kinda acoustic, and does a good job of fighting feedback, so a lot of the more jazzy folks grabbed it up. Of course, the guitar can rock out in every way, so it found a home there as well. Sadly, they are a major hassle to work on, as I can attest. But, boy, do they look good!

@avjake

4 жыл бұрын

The first electric prototypes were Spanish style - and obviously hollow body - guitars that had bad feedback problems. Which prompted the development of the solid body electric.

I've been playing over 50 years. In the mid 70's a friend lent me his 355 for a high-school gig I had. I've wanted one ever since and a few years ago - dream came true. I'm the proud owner of a 2018 Figured Natural Memphis-made 335. It is a gift from God.

Thanks again Keith - you nail the info that we all want & need! Really appreciate your videos and thanks for all the work that you put into these!

wow, this video is great, thanks for all the information and super large pictures

Had to come back and watch this again because I finally have the appreciation for this instrument that it deserves.

These videos are awesome, thanks Keith!

Great history on the 335 and extremely well made video. Informative, simple and professional, kudos !!!!

Awesome work going on here and extras. Also some fantastic old photos top off the videos Thank you.

Five Watt World goes with a cold beer better than peanuts do.

@chipsterb4946

4 жыл бұрын

What time zone are you in? 🤪

@paulcoleman3081

4 жыл бұрын

@@chipsterb4946 Good question. Europe, so it's evening, not breakfast time!

@quintas66

4 жыл бұрын

@@chipsterb4946 Does it matter?

@romanoforsale

4 жыл бұрын

Or the morning coffee

@taojones4941

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

I also have to believe that Les Paul's "Log" was part of the inspiration for the ES-335.

A fabulous job of documenting this great Gibson 335 !! THANKS for the time, energy, and effort !

Thank you so much for posting this video. This is highly informative about the history of this beautiful sounding, fun to play, and often imitated instrument.

The beloved 335 has always been one of my favorites for 40 years, designed by a guy who didn’t play the guitar but listened to players who did.

Your guitar and equipment videos are some of the most well researched and best videos on the subject I have ever seen. I do not play well, but I find your narrative to be both thought provoking and engaging on the subject. Thank you for all you do for the community.

I wanted a 334 or 335 because of John McLaughlin playing a 334 in the late 70's. (Scalloped fretboard). I eventually got a 2010 custom shop 59 dot inlay 335 with bigsby. I've never played a vintage 335 but my one looks, plays and sounds amazing.

Another great video as always! I love to geek out on them! Thanks Keith!

I'm building my own version of the ES-335! From a kit, sure, but so much fun! I'm doing a cherry red Clapton Cream clone... but its a dot fret board. I did make my own orange label for inside the f-hole, and found the Krishna stamp online. I'll be attempting a pearl inlay on a slab of ebony for the headstock. I got Grover tuning machines, and a bone nut. Upgraded the switch to a Switchcraft, with the correct cream tip. The resistances on the humbuckers interest me at 7.5k for the neck and 15.5 at the bridge, so I'll try them before spending extra on them. The pots are within spec, and resistance is linear. I'll be keeping those. The kit also didn't come with a pickguard, so I got a reproduction. I also got a two screw trussrod cover, with "custom" engraved. I also upgraded the bridge to a roller. Very timely video! Thank you sir!

@TJjjjjjjjjjj

4 жыл бұрын

trwsandford please upload a video when your done ! I’m an amateur luthier myself and building the exact same guitar right now lol

@jonahguitarguy

4 жыл бұрын

I have an ES-335 build going right now on my KZread channel. I hate to mention this on someone elses channel but if you interested just click the white Les Paul.

@TJjjjjjjjjjj

4 жыл бұрын

Dane Nichols glad you did mate subscribed !

@jonahguitarguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@TJjjjjjjjjjj thanks much my friend.

@mykneeshurt8393

4 жыл бұрын

What kit are you using?

Absolutely love this series of videos!! The 335 is a guitar that I didn’t really consider adding to my collection starting out, but has grown on me. Great video!!

Keith, As always Great Work. Please Keep on Keeping On!

I have lived through so much guitar history without taking it in. I thank you for making it possible to appreciate the things I have had, still have & have never been able to have. Another great video...

I’ve had a cherry red 1983 dot reissue 335 for about 7 years. I’m just now getting the guts to make it my own. It’s been very intimidating. I’ve been afraid of messing it up or breaking it! I love it and am now playing it all the time. Exquisite.

Your “a Short History” series are some of the coolest guitar nerd videos around. Keep’em coming. Peace

Thank you for that museum tour. I'm jonesing for a 335 and will definitely watch the rest of your vids - thanks!!

Really enjoying the A Short History series. Thanks!

Hi Keith! A friend just pointed me in the direction of this link and your historical piece on the '335' - in short, I'm honored just to have been mentioned. I have 3 '335's and the first one, I believe, is a '59. But, the one that I've been playing since just after "EYEWITNESS"('81) was recorded is a '335' from Gibson's "Heritage" Series - which is when, I believe that they finally remembered how they used to make guitars and pick-ups. At that time, I had a great relationship with Gibson and Pat Aldworth in Kalamazoo. But this honey sunburst guitar is the one that I have used on every recording of mine since then - the last one being "PATCHWORK"(2019). The shape of the neck was flatter, and better for my hands. Eventually, I bought another 335, I forget the year, but I only bought that last one because I was becoming afraid to take the '82 on the road with me. I would hasten to add that I also change the fret wire on all of my guitars to Dunlop #6140. For me, this is best feel for my left hand. It gets expensive, but for me, it's worth it. Again, I'm really honored to have been mentioned in your piece. All the best, Steve Khan - New York

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Wow Steve! Thanks for taking the time to comment. You’ve always been what I think of as an “aspirational player”, someone I’ve aspired to learn from over the years. The thing I always remembered was you saying in an interview that you had that Strat of yours set up w the same string spacing as your 335. That’s always stuck with me. It just made so much sense. Thanks again and be well. Keith

@stevekhan7790

4 жыл бұрын

@@fivewattworld Thanks so much Keith! It's just great to be a small part of this 335 tribute - you did a great job!!! :-)

@stevekhan7790

4 жыл бұрын

@@fivewattworld Bill Connors taught me about that!!! At the time, the mid-'80s, DiMarzio was making a bridge for Strats with Gibson spacing, so on ALL of my Strats I switched out the bridges (I do have the original bridges) and, once I did that, going from a 335 to a Strat didn't feel so foreign to me. Now? I think that it's really hard to find those bridges!!! So, that's the true story of that!!! :-)

These are the most comprehensive guitar history videos I have seen yet. No details are left out. I had a Green Univox 335. It was stunning.

Awesome video as always Keith! I really enjoy geeking out on all these cool details of the production changes through the years. Nice job!

Man do I love this channel. Thank you so much Keith.

I've owned a lot of guitars, but nothing compares to my ES-335 figured top in antique walnut for me. Great video.

Thanks to five watt world for being the Smithsonian of guitar history.

These videos are all so informative, well researched and professionally presented. Thank you Keith!

@fivewattworld

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I have to ask, where do you live if your online name is "leafcountry888"?

Love the detailed history. You do an excellent job of researching and presenting the history of these great guitars! Thanks!

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Welcome to five watt world. Keith

I can't quite convey how much I truly love your videos.

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

tom law Thanks Tom. Thanks for watching.

Keith, another great video. As a recent proud owner of a Memphis Studio 335, it was refreshing to hear the history of the 335 as only you can do so well. Also, I would love to hear "The voice of the five-watt world" on a podcase such as Spotify. I find myself downloading your video and playing them in my car while I do an hour commute each way. And for me, I rather listen to things about music than the latest politic. Your videos seem to be the right length and dose to keep the drive moving. Thank you for what you do. You and Mr. Beato, as well as Reth Shull, keep me on the world. I call it 15 minutes of Theory, vlogging, and Five-watt world.

This is a very well done piece. Thanks for answering a lot of questions that I was afraid to ask.

Thanks for all you do. I love these !

I just bought a 2017 Gibson Es-335 Memphis only three hours ago. I must’ve watched at least 10 videos to help me in the process of buying one. Your video was the most informative, and I thank you.The color of mine is a faded natural, with Grover tuners, and block inlays.

My "Gibson", was an Epiphone Casino, bought in 1967. The interesting efature on that one was it's Cherry finish, that soon faded to a fresh cut watermelon color!

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

A Kalamazoo Epi! Built on the same line as the 335's of the era. I had to cut a whole section of the vid on those. They need their own video. :)

@chrodriguez2611

4 жыл бұрын

@@fivewattworld look forward to the USA Epi video!

@chrodriguez2611

4 жыл бұрын

*looking forward to the USA Epi video

@dannyinaus

4 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure i read somewhere that Les Paul's go to guitar for gigs and studio was an Epiphone. He said they were built better than Gibson, and had a warmer tone.

These videos are so in-depth and informative. Top notch man, subscribed.

@fivewattworld

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to five watt world Ian!

Another great video, I have not been back to the channel for some time so I am catching up. Your channel has a purity to it that I can't explain and don't see on the other Guitar channels. Thanks again for the great work.

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad.

This is a wonderful video. I'd visited the Memphis Gibson plant twice before they moved to Nashville. They were great tours. I still have a 1964 ES-335 that my mom bough for me when I was 15. It's a wonderful guitar.

I have a Heritage H-535, which is the 335 made at the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo. Mine is faded cherry as well. It is the most beautiful guitar I have ever owned and I will not ever part with it. Mine is styled after the '58 Gibson with a shallow neck angle. It sounds amazing. It is the guitar I would grab first in a fire and I just might go running back in to save it. I am sure you know what I am saying. Thanks for doing such a great job on this.

Thanks Keith, great job on all the short history vids.

@fivewattworld

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clarence

As always, an excellent documentary! Thanks..

Brings me back to the days when I lusted for a 335. Larry Carlton's playing on Royal Scam and his solo album just blew me away. I had to have a 335. Unfortunately, this was back in the days before the interweb, so my choices were very limited. My local guitar store (where I had bought all of my previous instruments) didn't have any used 335's at the time. But they did have a 345. There was a lot I didn't love about that guitar: the walnut finish, the stereo wiring, that weird six position switch, the trapeze tailpiece, the lack of a full interior solid block. But it played like a dream, and I loved those humbuckers. I bought it anyway. I wound up liking, but not loving it. I had a stop tailpiece installed, but that didn't make it indispensable to me. I wound up selling it probably a year or two later.

What a thorough, professional and well laid out video. Thanks, made my morning!

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Thanks for watching.

Wow! You brought back some memories! I had one of these and sold it and I have regretted it till this day!

Thanks again Keith, Another fine 29 minute video that took me over an hour and a half to watch, what with all the tangents I spin off to. The Patsy Cline reference took me right back to the time period and hearing that song on the AM radio.

These videos are the best content on all of KZread.

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake

Another lesser known ES guitar is the ES-333 a striped down version with a access panel on back like a Les Paul for Electronics access. I have a Blonde one that’s amazing. They are very fairly priced now so 🤐!

@apianta56

4 жыл бұрын

An excellent option for tour gigs and get accessibility to control just in case.

Now Keith, I was doing so good and finally got all my guitar buying satisfied and you go make this great video. Suddenly I’m on the hunt for a 335. Keep up the good work.

Great video, as always. Love your history lessons!

One of my most favorite guitars I’ve ever owned is a 60s Hagstrom Viking with a Bigsby style tremolo. I loved the 6 on a side tuners, light weight and the “feel”. There’s something very intimate about that body shape. I sold it and later tried to replace the guitar with a ‘56 Gibson 225 but it just wasn’t the same. I was hoping you’d cover the Epiphone Dot, a great budget version of the 335. Otherwise, great video as always Keith.

I love your videos. I've started making sure to comment because I know it helps

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brayden!

Yesterday I traded a Squier CV 70s Thinline Tele for an Epiphone ES-335 Pro. Not only did I get the better end of the deal (FINALLY!), I am completely blown away by this instrument. I am primarily a bass player but , for whatever reason, the ES-335 captured my imagination a few years ago. While it's not a Gibson, it is, in my opinion, a wonderful option that is amazingly crafted and sounds exquisite. I do not see myself ever trading or selling it. I love it! Thanks for all of your outstanding videos!

@6:30 Legend has it that Marvin Berry, Chuck's cousin got the ES-355T, *3 years early* and played it at the 1955 "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance.

Alex Lifeson and of course BB are the reasons I want to try a 335... I must go practice now and stop dreaming of these now

I've heard it told that Eddie Van Halen used a 335 pick-up in his frankenstrat...we all know how that worked out...great vid as always!!!

Excellent production, professional and informative.

This content coverage of Classic guitar history is just as romantic as the evolution of Gibson and Fender vintage to present. Absolutely A+' content; for KZread or any other platform out there!

Ted was Brilliant, he also put in his advice on the Gibson Johnny Smith along with others, after he left Gibson he had become President at Biggs .. 335, at this point with advices with electric Guitars it's getting into ( Rocket Science 🚀)... Thanks Again, excellent information as usual... JD

I'm just starting out learning how to play guitar and I'm doing it on a Firefly FF338 and I don't see a need for any other guitar. It's great and I'm really enjoying myself getting around it.

Impeccable Keith!! Thank you so much! Be safe, healthy, and groovy!!! Love me a 68' Walnut 335!

An iconic guitar used by many of the greats. I loved the sound of Clapton's 335 in Cream and on his solo album From The Cradle and subsequent tour. His tone with the 335 may be my favorite guitar tone ever. Pure bliss if you ask me. Great video as always. I learn something new every time. I have looked at these guitars a few times but have never found one that felt just right. I need to check them out again.

Fantastic history. Great to see Ritchie Blackmore with his 335. I heard that his former wife retained it when they divorced. It was sold at auction several years ago for £5,000. A bargain! Deep Purple in Rock (1969) was recorded with it. Remains my favourite Purple album. Possibly his best studio solo ... from Child in time, was played on it. As a kid I couldn’t believe that a guitar could sound like that or be played like that.

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, two of those pics were from the auction coverage. That was one of the many things that I learned on the project.

@tomasvanecek8626

Жыл бұрын

Child in Time is forever my best Ritchie´s sound.. the very first song we tried to copy .. plugged into a valve radio, in 1972 :)) 12yrs old suckers.. Now, Super Trouper solo was just out of this world .. to this day it is - the number is stupidly overflanged, but it has the edge of the best what DP ever did.. Paicey 😍

Awesome history - thanks so much. I'd love to hear what Five Watt World has to say about the new Fender Tone Master solid state amps some day. And if you're ever really bored and want to discuss one of my personal favorite Gibson guitars a video on the ES-137 Custom would be watched by me (and maybe only me, unfortunately).

@fivewattworld

4 жыл бұрын

I spent about an hour playing the new Tonemaster Deluxe when I was at Rick Beato's last week. I was pretty amazed to honest. And at 23lbs, it's 90% of the real Deluxe, and if I was carrying the amp in on a snowy November gig, I'd be ok with that.

For a short history, that was very comprehensive. Thank you!

I love the info you give on guitars. I have always been a guitar nerd. Keep up the good work.