Gibson Custom Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow Review

Gibson Custom Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow has been rated by 9 musicians.

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Overall Rating 2.79

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Features 2.28

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Quality 3.44

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Reliability / Value 2.4

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  • Pickup Bridge: '57 Classic Pickup Neck: '57 Classic

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Gibson Custom's Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow is fairly good guitar. Not a brilliant one, but Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow will serve you until you decide it's time to go for a bit more expensive guitar. You will not go wrong if you go ahead with Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow.

Some say that the average is golden, and maybe that is true for Gibson Custom's Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow as well. There are musicians who would like to see more features on Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow, but Gibson Custom felt that Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow provides enough features for a given price and the market that Gibson Custom aims for. Perhaps there are better equipped guitars then this one, but Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow will deliver what it's built for.

Gibson Custom made a guitar with an astonishing sound. Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow is one great sounding instrument. A lot of musicians will agree that it plays well in many different musical genres, and is easy to set up, but most of all, fun to play. Its tone has unique tonal characteristics that are easily adjustable to fit your playing needs.

Though it could be better, action of Gibson Custom's Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow is not that bad at all. It may go out of tune when mistreated, but it's easily tuned back in no time. You won't be let down while playing Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow's neck. Guitar does feel a bit cheaper, but it will last you a long time, if you handle it with care that each instrument should be getting anyhow.

Some might say that Gibson Custom didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel Lee Ritenour VOS ES-335 Semi-Hollow might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.