Recently got to play a single-pickup ES-330. What a great sound from the P90! Putting the pickup in the middle makes for a surprisingly versatile axe. It can sound sweet & warm or bright & snappy depending on where you set the knobs and how you play.
Great demo and discussions! I think OK guitars explained that indeed top got thicker, and the thin ones 58&early59 developed some cracks around the jack plug. Love the 330, and the 225, the P90 in that position is as magic as the single coil in esquires !
I never been to Gruhn or Carter or Norm's but thanks to YOU guys I get to sit at home in my garage in norcal and just marinate in this guitar geek o rama au ju! THANKS!👍
Had an Epiphone SG headstock snap off at the nut during the night. Was a very jagged break, so I applied a large amount of Superglue and jammed it back together. Then I spray painted the back of the neck with Rustolium semigloss black. Talk about a pro repair job.
Epi headstock snap? I've never even heard of such a thing. Musta been some cheap construction, damn. Hopefully my Epi '66 SG holds up for decades, knock on wood.
@premierguitar -- In regards to the top on the 58 335 vs. the 61 and the 1/16" difference in the thickness, in 58 Gibson had a lot of different elements on the guitar, the unbound neck, lower neck angle, shaved tun-o-matic bridge AND a 3 ply top. The problem was a lot of the top were cracking, especially at the input jacks. Gibson listened to the customers and tweaked accordingly, adding another ply to the top. This is why it sounds more resonant and open. A lot of people like that about the early ones. Nice video!
There is no question about the awesomeness of the 335's (345's in my case) but speaking of awesome - everyone knows that song you played in the intro but I love it and I am embarrassed to say I can't name it - give me some help here, I have to give it a shot. EDIT: no worries - got my answer a little further down on the comments - TAKE 5 - I'm all over it now, thanks John.
Man those late 50s Gibson's sound amazing. Wonder if they knew back then that their creation was going to the be the pillar of guitar tone we are all chasing
Take 5... $K and make a down payment on one of those beauties! Between Ted and Leo, the 50's were an explosive period for guitar design. Amps following in the 60's but there were obvious examples from the 50's and into the 70's too.
Anyone else have anxiety during these videos? I keep watching them moving around and think they are going to bonk 2 guitars together and a headstock will come off.
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Holy cow...what a sweet tone from the single P90.
80% are in Johns Fingers i bet.
clicked LIKE before it hit the 2 minute mark...... ! love the 330 !
Recently got to play a single-pickup ES-330. What a great sound from the P90! Putting the pickup in the middle makes for a surprisingly versatile axe. It can sound sweet & warm or bright & snappy depending on where you set the knobs and how you play.
Great demo and discussions! I think OK guitars explained that indeed top got thicker, and the thin ones 58&early59 developed some cracks around the jack plug.
Love the 330, and the 225, the P90 in that position is as magic as the single coil in esquires !
axes and artifacts are simply the coolest youtube shows going, thankyou John and your friend with the nice guitars!!!
I never been to Gruhn or Carter or Norm's but thanks to YOU guys I get to sit at home in my garage in norcal and just marinate in this guitar geek o rama au ju! THANKS!👍
Nice to see this back guys!
Nice to see this tasty side of your playing, John.
Had an Epiphone SG headstock snap off at the nut during the night. Was a very jagged break, so I applied a large amount of Superglue and jammed it back together. Then I spray painted the back of the neck with Rustolium semigloss black. Talk about a pro repair job.
Epi headstock snap? I've never even heard of such a thing. Musta been some cheap construction, damn. Hopefully my Epi '66 SG holds up for decades, knock on wood.
@premierguitar -- In regards to the top on the 58 335 vs. the 61 and the 1/16" difference in the thickness, in 58 Gibson had a lot of different elements on the guitar, the unbound neck, lower neck angle, shaved tun-o-matic bridge AND a 3 ply top. The problem was a lot of the top were cracking, especially at the input jacks. Gibson listened to the customers and tweaked accordingly, adding another ply to the top. This is why it sounds more resonant and open. A lot of people like that about the early ones. Nice video!
I love those kinds of videos, thanks guys!
Great interview I hope you get Greg on again!
oh my God! I need this guy's RUclips channel!Knowledge!
335. The best guitar on the planet. Just my opinion, but I’m right.
I like em too , not a doubt
No arguments here!
I have 2 !
🤘😎🤘
No argument with that statement...as a 59 CS Historic owner!
Tim connor and now I’m jealous!
I need a third one now!
Yeah, just after a short neck 330...
I wish i lived there man...its an oasis to a musician. And to be able to drop in on gruhn guitars at will , damn!
my man bohlinger layin down some riffs . oh yeah
Holy Buckets, at 8:50, the neck pickup on the 'burst 335 sounds like a fat Fender Broadcaster *bridge* pickup. Whoo! WOW
Great video, Johns is such a nice guy and amazing player.
Gibson went with the thicker top in '59 because the thin tops tend to crack, particularly around the input jack.
There is no question about the awesomeness of the 335's (345's in my case) but speaking of awesome - everyone knows that song you played in the intro but I love it and I am embarrassed to say I can't name it - give me some help here, I have to give it a shot.
EDIT: no worries - got my answer a little further down on the comments - TAKE 5 - I'm all over it now, thanks John.
Man those late 50s Gibson's sound amazing. Wonder if they knew back then that their creation was going to the be the pillar of guitar tone we are all chasing
Nice playing!
That 61 tone though.....
Great guitars. The burst sounds better. Elvin Bishop was using these in 1967 with Paul Butterfield and the cost then? About 300.00 bucks!
hold on！ a es 330 with single p90 in middle position……or maybe I need to have a new pair of glasses?
Take 5... $K and make a down payment on one of those beauties!
Between Ted and Leo, the 50's were an explosive period for guitar design. Amps following in the 60's but there were obvious examples from the 50's and into the 70's too.
Now I have to get one (new one of course)
If you like squishy, it's the humbuckers. You like to abuse the front end of your amp, P90's.
I like the new ones. 35k buys a lot of gear.
Gibsons most versatile model..it can do it all....a lil muddy in the bottom end maybe, but man they scream!
Anyone know exactly how thick the 58 top is?
i like the 61 better
What falls over off camera around 5.14?
I love the 330, I bet you couldnt play it on stage without uncontrollable feedback. Nice at home though.
William Reid has successfully done this live for years and years...but he's a legend. So is his 330
What amp were you using, Johnnie B?
Fender Deville 2X12.
Early 58’s had three ply laminate bodies which then changed to four ply. Odds are that is the 1/16” difference.
All 58s and early 59s had thin tops.
John 14.40 to 15.00 you gotta listen to you and Greg 1/2 speed .LYAO
what is that hes playing starting at around 00:14?
Take 5.
@@johnbohlinger thanks, John. Great playing as always.
the red one sounded like a fender sord of
You can really see how the early ones from 58 have pointed ears. Compared to the Mickey Mouse ears on the 61. Look at 5:42 to see what I mean
Beautiful guitars, if only my wallet would allow.....!!
mmmm... P-90.
Anyone else have anxiety during these videos?
I keep watching them moving around and think they are going to bonk 2 guitars together and a headstock will come off.