Gibson Larry Carlton ES-335 Guitar Review :: Electric Guitars Reviews
a unique evenness and fatness that isn’t dark
As Larry Carlton has shown throughout his multi-faceted career as a first-call session guitarist and a successful recording artist, the ES-335 is the perfect guitar for any musical setting. The Gibson Larry Carlton ES-335 electric Guitar features all the personal specs of the man known as “Mr. ES-335,” from the custom neck profile to the “Carlton Burst” finish.
“It’s common knowledge that, by luck, my Es-335 sounds better than any we had ever heard in the ’70s,” says Carlton, “it has a unique evenness and fatness that isn’t dark. I made sure they copied it very closely.” As the guitar ace on over 3,000 studio dates, Larry prized his ES-335 for its amazing versatility for everything from light pop to hard bop. Custom heavy neck profile, Carlton Burst finish, and ’57 Classic humbuckers make it just like the master’s.
Unique Features of Gibson Larry Carlton ES-335 Electric Guitar:
– Laminated maple top, back, and rims
– Custom Larry Carlton neck profile
– Bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
– Pearloid mini block inlays
– ’57 Classic humbucking pickups
– Binding on top and back
– MH Schaller M6 tuners
– “Mr. 335” engraved truss rod cover
| Features + Technical Specs | |
|---|---|
| Body & Hardware | Plain laminated maple top, back and rims 16″ (W) X 20″(L) X 1.75″ (D) Single-ply cream binding on top and back Chrome hardware Nashville TOM bridge, Stopbar tailpiece Black speed Knobs |
| Neck & Headstock | 1-piece mahogany neck 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard, Width at 12th fret 1.992″ Peghead Pitch: 17° Thickness at 1st fret: 0.825″ Thickness at 12th fret: 0.970″ Heel Length: 0.500″ Neck Joint Location: 19th fret Headstock Inlay: “Gibson” and holly Pearloid block inlays Single-ply binding 1960 Slim taper neck profile 24 3/4″ scale length; 1 9/16″ nut width MH Schaller M6 tuners |
| Electronics & Strings | ’57 Classic humbucking pickups 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector switch Brite Wire .010-.046 Strings |
| Finishes | Carlton Burst |
| This musical instruments offer includes Case | Includes black levant case Exterior: Black smooth levant Interior: Plush Charcoal Silkscreen: Gold ‘Gibson’ |
| Other | “Mr. 335” engraved truss rod cover |
