1980 Gibson ES-335s Electric Guitar - Silverburst

The Gibson 335-S was introduced in 1980 as Gibson’s solid-body interpretation of the iconic ES-335. Despite sharing the 335 name, the 335-S featured a considerably smaller body, designed to offer a more compact and lightweight alternative while retaining the familiar Gibson aesthetic. The 335-S was offered in three versions: Standard, Custom, and Deluxe, with the Deluxe representing the highest-end model of the lineup. The Standard and Custom had relatively short production runs, lasting only about a year, while the Deluxe remained in production through 1983. With its brief production history and distinctive design, the 335-S has become an intriguing and increasingly collectible piece of Gibson’s early-1980s catalog.