The Gibson ES-335 Custom Color in Watermelon is a masterful blend of classic semi-hollowbody tone, iconic design, and eye-catching aesthetic. Its ES-335 body shape, crafted from 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple for the top, back, and sides, delivers the perfect combination of warmth, resonance, and sustain, while a maple centerblock ensures controlled feedback and focused projection. Finished in a vibrant Watermelon gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar stands out visually while highlighting the natural beauty of the tonewoods. Subtle single-ply cream binding along the top, back, and fretboard adds elegance and refinement to the instrument’s classic silhouette, making it as visually striking as it is sonically versatile.

The neck, made from mahogany and carved in a comfortable rounded “C” profile, joins the body in a traditional set-neck construction, glued for maximum resonance. Topped with a rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets, acrylic dot inlays, and a 12" radius, the ES-335 offers smooth playability and precise articulation for both rhythm and lead work. A Graph Tech nut ensures reliable tuning stability, while the neck dimensions, including a nut width of 43.053 mm (1.695") and end-of-board width of 57.404 mm (2.26"), provide a familiar, comfortable feel for players of all styles.

Equipped with calibrated T-Type pickups—a Rhythm pickup in the neck and a Lead pickup in the bridge—the Watermelon ES-335 offers a rich palette of tones, from warm, glassy cleans to punchy, dynamic leads. The hand-wired electronics feature 2 volume and 2 tone controls, 500K potentiometers, and Orange Drop capacitors, giving players full control over tonal shaping. A 3-way toggle pickup selector provides intuitive switching, while premium hardware, including a nickel ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stopbar tailpiece, and Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, ensures stability and vintage-correct performance. Completing the package are black 5-ply pickguard, black top-hat knobs with silver reflectors, cream switch tip, and two strap buttons for both style and functionality.

The Gibson ES-335 Custom Color Watermelon comes in a hardshell case and includes a full Gibson accessory kit, making it ready for stage or studio. With its combination of bold aesthetics, premium craftsmanship, and classic semi-hollowbody tone, this ES-335 is perfect for players seeking an instrument that is as visually distinctive as it is sonically versatile—a true standout in any collection.