Gibson ES-335

The Gibson ES-335 is a semi-hollowbody electric guitar introduced in 1958, featuring a solid maple center block flanked by hollow wings that combine the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody with the warmth and resonance of a hollow guitar. Its dual humbucking pickups and laminated maple construction produce a rich, woody tone with smooth highs and warm low end that sits comfortably in virtually any musical context. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters made the ES-335 his primary guitar during the band's early period, its versatile tonal character spanning the clean passages and heavy distortion that define the Foo Fighters sound. The guitar's semi-hollow construction adds harmonic complexity and natural acoustic resonance to amplified tones, while the center block prevents the runaway feedback that plagues fully hollow guitars at high volumes. The ES-335 has been adopted across jazz, blues, rock, and alternative music, making it one of Gibson's most versatile designs.