6 cents Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Any opinions on a great amp to match with an ES335? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Best advice I can give you is to go to a musical instrument store (like Guitar Center -- shudder) and try out their amps with your guitar. The sound you want and will like is very subjective. We could give you all sorts of suggestions but ultimately it comes down to what you like. And we can't know what that is. We can give recommendations on power requirements, number and/or size of drivers (if it's a combo or speaker cab), and even whether you might like tube or SS amps (an ES-335 probably will sound better with a tube amp). If you have less broad questions, we'll try to help you out. But there are lots of amps that will sound good with an ES-335. I like the sound of mine with a Peavey Classic 50 (4x10), a Hughes & Kettner Triamp Mk III and 4x12 cabs, a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Marshall 4x12 full stack (1960 A & B cabs), or my Fender Blues Junior, or my Epiphone Valve Junior. And the list goes on. Born on the Bayou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruupi Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Fender Bassman or Blues DeVille (this is what I have, not the hot rod version). Maybe one of the Super reverb reissues. My soundclick site: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=397188 My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gruupi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I won't recommend an amp for the 335, except high gain amps DON'T work all that well with them, mostly because of the feedback- my 335 sounds good with just about any amp I've tried it with. "Who's gonna teach the children about Chuck Berry?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 If you want to sound like Larry Carlton in the late 70s you need to get a Fender Princeton. I agree with the comment that ES335s don't typically sound too great with a high gain amp. Pretty much any Fender amp will work well with it. My favorite would probably be a Deluxe Reverb. If you want to spend a little less money a Peavey Classic 30 would also be a good choice. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar55 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 MY amp Send it on down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I used to use an ES-350(rewired like a 335) with my Mark III Boogie, and it was sweet. Now, full-on hollowbodies howled like a scalded dog with my Boogie, but that centerblock on those guitars was put there to control feedback, and it worked great for me. When kicked in the lead channel, the tone had this lovely dry CRACK! to it on the bridge pickup. If I hit some notes, the air would rush out of the F holes, and for some reason that was seriously cool to me.I miss that guitar, among others... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm with you there, Picker. Nothing quite like the breeze whipping out of the f holes on your ES while running a Mesa boogie, or Marshall, or Fender for that matter. It would literally blow the hair on your forearm!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 cents Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Thanks for the input! We tried several 335's through a Fender twin reissue at a GC today and that combination sounded quite good. We're going to test a Mesa Heartbreaker next week and do some more shopping. The amp selecton at the GC was fairly limited today... Thanks again for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 hey 6 Before I forget, Welcome to the Forum! The Twin Reverb reissue is a great amp. But, beware, IT IS VERY LOUD! And, for many applications, it won't sound right until it is VERY LOUD!! This might be bad, if you want to play it in your basement (i.e. you'll go deaf FAST). But, if you want a quality tube amp, with plenty of clean headroom, it's a great one. Which GC in PA are you shopping at? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 cents Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 My son and I visited the Syracuse NY GC to try the 335's. But, we routinely visit a variety of music stores in PA, NY, DE and NJ and we both have a wide range of musical interests. We wanted to to test a Fender Deluxe with the 335 but it wasn't available there at the time. We will try some other stores. Thanks for the welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Well, In my opinion, the best music store in our area is the GC in Cherry Hill. If you go there, ask for Eliot, and tell him I sent you. He'll take care of you. And, he knows what amps sound best for a 335. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 And, ask Eliot to play a 335 thru what ever amp he suggests. He's AMAZING!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 cents Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Thanks Don. I'll make a point to stop in the Cherry Hill GC and meet with Eliot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroG33k Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 -double post- -Andy "I know we all can't stay here forever so I want to write my words on the face of today...and they'll paint it" -Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroG33k Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well, I have made great experiences with my Gibson GA-30. They're getting a bit rare if you want a used one, but they're said to appreciate in value very soon. Should be a great match with an ES-355 too, especially for clean blues tones. -Andy "I know we all can't stay here forever so I want to write my words on the face of today...and they'll paint it" -Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonDW Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Originally posted by 6 cents: Any opinions on a great amp to match with an ES335? I've only had my 335 for a few months but, for whatever its worth, I think it sounds awesome through my fender blues junior. It definitely does that BB king thing in the bridge position and you get a nice warm crunchy tone in the neck. The blues junior in general is a great bargin for the price. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/jasondweiss/25e2749c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Originally posted by JasonDW: Originally posted by 6 cents: Any opinions on a great amp to match with an ES335? I've only had my 335 for a few months but, for whatever its worth, I think it sounds awesome through my fender blues junior. It definitely does that BB king thing in the bridge position and you get a nice warm crunchy tone in the neck. The blues junior in general is a great bargin for the price. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/jasondweiss/25e2749c.jpg Hey Jason, is that the 335 reissue? I played one like that in G.C. a few months back and it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonDW Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Originally posted by Hard Tail: Originally posted by JasonDW: Originally posted by 6 cents: Any opinions on a great amp to match with an ES335? I've only had my 335 for a few months but, for whatever its worth, I think it sounds awesome through my fender blues junior. It definitely does that BB king thing in the bridge position and you get a nice warm crunchy tone in the neck. The blues junior in general is a great bargin for the price. Hey Jason, is that the 335 reissue? I played one like that in G.C. a few months back and it was awesome. Nope, its just ES-335 custom with the satin finish. I'm sure the reissues are nicer but I'm just a hobbyist and could justify the $$$. Actually, there's probably no reasonable "justification" for the $1800 I dropped on this one but I had a mean case of GAS that day. Jason http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/jasondweiss/guitars_51306014.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Jason... First off...WELCOME TO THE FORUM Secondly.....It sure looks to me that you cured your case of GAS with impunity!! And, I like your Cream poster and tee....did you see them at the Garden?? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonDW Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Originally posted by mdrs: Jason... First off...WELCOME TO THE FORUM Secondly.....It sure looks to me that you cured your case of GAS with impunity!! And, I like your Cream poster and tee....did you see them at the Garden?? Thanks for the welcome. This forum is great. The interesting discussion to juvenille argument ratio seems to be unusually high for an internet chat forum Yes, I saw Cream at the garden and it was awesome. My wife and I are both a bit too young (30 and 28) to have seen them live the first time around so it was a dream come true for both of us (albeit one of the most expensive weekends of my life). http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/jasondweiss/guitars_51306008.jpg Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Originally posted by JasonDW: Originally posted by 6 cents: Any opinions on a great amp to match with an ES335? I've only had my 335 for a few months but, for whatever its worth, I think it sounds awesome through my fender blues junior. It definitely does that BB king thing in the bridge position and you get a nice warm crunchy tone in the neck. The blues junior in general is a great bargin for the price. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/jasondweiss/25e2749c.jpg I like the invisible guitar strap effect! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Red.....are you behaving yourself tonight??? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior 1 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Saw Cream, I think it was '68 and if I remember right, it was at the Filmore. Still gettin flashbacks from it!!! When I grow up I'm gonna get a 335! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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