The Gibson ES-335, introduced in 1958, is a pioneering semi-hollow body electric guitar designed to offer a blend of the warm tone of hollow bodies with the reduced feedback of solid bodies. Featuring a solid maple block running through its center and hollow upper bouts with f-holes, it quickly became popular in blues, jazz, and rock due to its versatility. The ES-335 has been produced continuously since its debut, with notable updates including the switch from dot to block inlays in 1962.
