I bought a new Gibson ES 335 from a Tulsa music store. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a Fender USA Strat, so I know it's not my imagination.
But the 335 won't get entirely "in tune," not like the LP or the Strat. Tonight I changed strings for the second time in two weeks, going up to 11s, and the 'G' string at the first fret is off. My Korg tuner shows it as going way past G#, but not quite to 'A.' But it's very noticeable.
I guess next week I'll take it back to the store and let their luthier look at it. I'm out of ideas.
But the 335 won't get entirely "in tune," not like the LP or the Strat. Tonight I changed strings for the second time in two weeks, going up to 11s, and the 'G' string at the first fret is off. My Korg tuner shows it as going way past G#, but not quite to 'A.' But it's very noticeable.
I guess next week I'll take it back to the store and let their luthier look at it. I'm out of ideas.