Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Fat Neck Review

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Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Fat Neck has been rated by 22 musicians.

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Overall Rating 3.86

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Features 4.06

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Quality 4.28

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Reliability / Value 3.7

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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • '57 Classic humbucking pickups

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A fine sounding guitar by Gibson Custom. ES-335 Dot Fat Neck sounds good, and feels good. The pricing is fair, so ES-335 Dot Fat Neck is worth checking out. Gibson Custom is a company with tradition in creating fine musical instruments, so you should rest assured that ES-335 Dot Fat Neck is not an exception.

Gibson Custom went really far in carefully choosing ES-335 Dot Fat Neck's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes ES-335 Dot Fat Neck a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson Custom's ES-335 Dot Fat Neck you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by ES-335 Dot Fat Neck.

ES-335 Dot Fat Neck guitar is an instrument that will sound great plugged in any amplifier, and has gained respect from many guitar players, mostly because of its tone. With Gibson Custom's ES-335 Dot Fat Neck you can play various music styles easily and yet you can build your own recognizable tone without breaking a sweat.

Gibson Custom did a good job. ES-335 Dot Fat Neck is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect ES-335 Dot Fat Neck to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson Custom did a really good job with ES-335 Dot Fat Neck guitar.

This is a solidly built guitar that will play well live and in studio. It does provide a fair amount of confidence, and it can serve well both as a replacement and a first choice guitar for gigs and rehearsals. Gibson Custom feels confident in its ES-335 Dot Fat Neck and it will serve you well in most situations. Durability and reliability are evenly balanced with this instrument.