my 335 has surpassed my LP

[TattooedCarrot]

Been a Les Paul guy forever but I picked up a 335 a couple weeks ago and I can't put it down. I love the cleans on it, but ironically, I'm more a dirty blues & rock player and this thing is perfect. It's got signature Gibson tone through a driven Marshall, but with a little extra something in there. I find the Classic 57's to be very versatile having a decent clean, then a pretty nasty mean with gain. And it seems to add a certain woodiness or 3D dynamic that's not as apparent with the Les Paul. Maybe its the honeymoon, I don't know. But I find myself playing it much more, and playing in a more experimental and different style than before. Like I'm inspired to do more with it. It's very fun. I thought about going with some new pickups to get even nicer cleans; WCR Crossroads, Voodoo 59's, Seths, Ants, something else. but I don't want to change what's working for me right now. Although I think zebras would look great. Oh, I did add a set of the new Grover grip-lock tuners, they are great and look like regular tulip tip metal Grovers.

[paintguy]

Sweet guitar! If it works for you now, I wouldn't mess with it. (yet)

[Caribou]

Wow-- great looking burst! Paintguy is right-- leave it be as you're getting to know it. The 335 is a fun guitar to play, though in my case my all-time favorite tone came from a Les Paul Standard Plus. Got rid of it because I couldn't get used to the neck, but man did that thing sound sweet! The 335 sounds nice, is very versatile and practically plays itself. I do love that guitar!

[franksguitar]

[Here's my 1990 stock with Grovers looks like yours and has 57's as well and thought about putting in Lollars.

[HHB]

VooDoo 59s are awesome in a semi hollow

[mcdonaldkd]

Loved mine stock. Loved it more with WCR American Steele. Just a beast!

[cutaway]

Originally Posted by TattooedCarrot

Been a Les Paul guy forever but I picked up a 335 a couple weeks ago and I can't put it down. I love the cleans on it, but ironically, I'm more a dirty blues & rock player and this thing is perfect. It's got signature Gibson tone through a driven Marshall, but with a little extra something in there. I find the Classic 57's to be very versatile having a decent clean, then a pretty nasty mean with gain. And it seems to add a certain woodiness or 3D dynamic that's not as apparent with the Les Paul. Maybe its the honeymoon, I don't know. But I find myself playing it much more, and playing in a more experimental and different style than before. Like I'm inspired to do more with it. It's very fun. I thought about going with some new pickups to get even nicer cleans; WCR Crossroads, Voodoo 59's, Seths, Ants, something else. but I don't want to change what's working for me right now. Although I think zebras would look great. Oh, I did add a set of the new Grover grip-lock tuners, they are great and look like regular tulip tip metal Grovers.

is that a historic w/ a fat neck! love the plain top!

[TattooedCarrot]

Originally Posted by cutaway

is that a historic w/ a fat neck! love the plain top!

Nope, just a regular 2009 Dot with the thin neck. And I also prefer the plain tops.

[NeilYoungFan]

Gibson guy here. I'm really happy with my Les Pauls, but I'm sure I'll add a 335 to my arsenal some day. Lovely bluesy tones out of these guitars.
BTW, very nice looking guitar you got there!

[Zeon45]

I love my 335 Satin finish. I picked one up a couple years ago for $1800 new. I see they've increased the price to $1250 now. Anyway it's just a great guitar.

[franksguitar]

Zeon I think you meant $2250

[HRydarcik]

[cutaway]

Originally Posted by franksguitar

Zeon I think you meant $2250

not if he's looking at resale

[guitarfish]

I gotta get me one of those someday. Especially ever since I saw this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3wX1wn-0go

[treeofpain]

If it ain't broke...