The Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS is a Gibson electric guitar. Close alternatives include the Bolin Custom Guitar and the Yamaha SG-175B. It pairs well with the Peavey Decade Too and the PRS HX 100 Head.
Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS
Gibson · electric guitar
The Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS is a premium, Custom Shop variant of the classic ES-335 semi-hollow platform, featuring upgraded appointments and a VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish that replicates the look and feel of a naturally aged original instrument. It retains the ES-335's signature maple-center-block semi-hollow construction, delivering the platform's warm, articulate tone with premium Custom Shop fit and finish.
- look and feel
- sustain
- jazz
- blues
- platform
- resonant
- production
- warmth
Genres the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Rock
- Blues
- Bebop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS
Peavey Decade Too
Peavey
23% matchRun Peavey Decade Too after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
21% matchPRS HX 100 Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head
Vox
20% matchWhere this leans warm, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head answers back bright
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater VN-412A's bright balances out the warm tone
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchLaney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchPRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread Galileo's bright balances out the warm tone
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
19% matchRun Catalinbread RAH after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer answers back bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchRun CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive answers back bright
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Fuzzrocious Baxtabber answers back bright
Hornby Skewes Treble Booster
pedal
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Hornby Skewes Treble Booster answers back bright
Ibanez Jemini
Ibanez
tonal matchIbanez Jemini leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Bolin Custom Guitar
Bolin
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Yamaha SG-175B
electric guitar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Höfner Club 50
electric guitar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Custom Gibson Es 335 Reissue Blonde
Gibson
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature
Ibanez
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Tanglewood Memphis AS-35 Guitar
electric guitar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Custom V Red Sparkle
Esp
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Dan Erlewine Albert King Custom Flying V - "Lucy"
Dan Erlewine
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Yamaha Pacifica 1421
electric guitar
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson ES-125
electric guitar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Stratocaster 1956
Fender
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Schecter Blackjack Pt
Schecter
90% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS?+
The closest matches in character are the Bolin Custom Guitar, the Yamaha SG-175B, the Höfner Club 50.
What pairs well with the Gibson ES-335 Custom VOS?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Decade Too, PRS HX 100 Head, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head — Run Peavey Decade Too after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.