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So I pulled the trigger.
It's basically a no-frills version of the ES-335 -- one tone knob, one volume knob, '57 classic and super classic humbuckers. The cosmetic stuff is toned down (dot inlays etc.) but I kind of like the simple look of it. Wider than average neck but I think I also like that since my fingers are a bit fat and clumsy -- I feel like I don't make as many mistakes on it. Didn't have time to do a proper setup so I'm going to get that done today and then spend a week or two with it to see if I wanna keep it for sure.
At first I thought the wine-red was too "wedding band" or something but now I think it's subtle enough to work in many settings.
There were other interesting options if I wanted to risk ordering through reverb or ebay or whatever, but I really hate buying a guitar without playing it, so I was limited to guitar stores.
I tried out a cool Hofner Verythin that I was tempted on, but the electronics/switches were just too awkward and complicated. Good sounding guitar but I'd rather have the simplicity and reliability of the gibson.
It looks like this:
https://images.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2015-Memphis/ES-335-Studio/ESSD15WRNH1_MAIN_HERO_01.jpg
Yeah, you hit that open A, you can go have a bite and come back, you’ll still be hearing it
― calstars, Tuesday, 11 June 2019 15:21 (four years ago) link
I love the ES-335 so fucking much. I finally played it with a band last night. It feels so good and easy to play, and it's like my playing actually finally sounds the way it does in my head.