The Gibson ES-335 ReissueTodayRock, Blues or Jazz, the ES-335 has stood the test of time as the quintissential player's guitar. Warm, full bodied tone from the humbucking pickups, an easy-playing neck, and an instantly familiar feel make the ES-335 an essential part of any player's arsenal. YesterdayBy the mid-1950s, the electric guitar market was divided into two camps, each with its own appeal. Hollowbody electrics had the traditional look and sound; solidbody electrics strayed from conventional guitar lines and they produced a more aggressive tone with more sustain. In 1958 Gibson president Ted McCarty brought the two styles together in the Gibson ES-335 model. FusionIt had the arched top and violin-style F-holes of hollowbody models, but the body was thin (less than 2 deep), with a double-cutaway shape and a solid maple block through the center."