The Gibson ES-335 is the world's first commercial semi-hollowbody electric guitar. Released by the Gibson Guitar Corporation as part of its ES (Electric Spanish) Series in 1958, it is neither hollow nor solid; instead, a solid wood block runs through the center of its body, the side "wings" are hollow, and the top sports two violin-style f-holes over the hollow chambers.
Before 1952 Gibson produced only hollow body guitars, which are prone to fee...
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