The 335 I've wanted for decades is coming my way

[ch willie]

Not much to say but that I've wanted a 335 forever and never thought I'd get one. I decided that at 62 years old. F it. I'm going to get it. I'm going to sell three or four of my other lefties. This has been my Holy Grail.

 

[jb_abides]

Congrats and enjoy, fellow lefty!

My Memphis 63 Block

 

[ch willie]

Congrats and enjoy, fellow lefty!

My Memphis 63 Block

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Man that’s a beaut. You and I have several guitars in common. Too bad we cant form an act called The Lefty Freak Brothers.

 

[Midnight Blues]

Lovely! It's all about the blocks too. Love 'em on ESs!

Congrats, HNGD

and play her in good health!

 

[ch willie]

Lovely! It's all about the blocks too. Love 'em on ESs!

Congrats, HNGD

and play her in good health!

Thanks. I knew that when I got a 335, I'd have to have the blocks.

 

[roaddawgie]

That's a beauty but isn't the pick guard in the wrong spot?

 

[ch willie]

That's a beauty but isn't the pick guard in the wrong spot?

My hands are on the wrong arm.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Beautiful! Congrats! You only live once so good on you!

 

[Xpensive Wino]

I had one of those.

Congrats!

 

[renderit]

Welcome to the world of flexibility.

I think they do a better job than a Paul at that.

Mean or Clean they gots the meat!

 

[ch willie]

Welcome to the world of flexibility.

I think they do a better job than a Paul at that.

Mean or Clean they gots the meat!

I have my Les Paul but have never gotten as close to it as I feel I should. It sounds great. I've always been a Strat / Tele guy. I have a Chinese Epiphone Casino, and I play it more. Love that guitar. It's already the most most versatile guitar I have. But the 335 has been my dream.

 

[Bob Womack]

Looks bee-ooo-tee-full! I bet it moves in and takes over. Mine took over my studio session kit and has been the queen of the roost for over fifteen years. This pic is from about 2009. Matching tie and handkerchief.

Bob

 

[jdr1014]

Congrats ch willie on the incoming 335! Like you, I have a 2000 Les Paul that I never really used as much as I should - probably because I too, have always been a "Fender guy".

Early this year I bought a new 60's cherry 335 to try something different in my advancing years. I own many really nice Fenders and Gretsches, but never had a 335 and only played one quite a long time ago.

I am long past any "honeymoon" period and am still absolutely amazed by my 335 and how it inspires me to play. Beautiful to look at, wonderful feel, and terrific tone(s) - it is clearly my favorite now.

I truly hope you are as happy with yours as I am!

 

[K Dub]

Congratulations! I dig my 1964 Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged. Oddly, I am left-handed, but play guitar right-handed.

 

[ch willie]

Congrats ch willie on the incoming 335! Like you, I have a 2000 Les Paul that I never really used as much as I should - probably because I too, have always been a "Fender guy".

Early this year I bought a new 60's cherry 335 to try something different in my advancing years. I own many really nice Fenders and Gretsches, but never had a 335 and only played one quite a long time ago.

I am long past any "honeymoon" period and am still absolutely amazed by my 335 and how it inspires me to play. Beautiful to look at, wonderful feel, and terrific tone(s) - it is clearly my favorite now.

I truly hope you are as happy with yours as I am!

Thank you. I'm glad to hear you still like yours so much!

 

[ch willie]

Looks bee-ooo-tee-full! I bet it moves in and takes over. Mine took over my studio session kit and has been the queen of the roost for over fifteen years. This pic is from about 2009. Matching tie and handkerchief.

Bob

If it feels as good as my buddy's does, I'm sure it will. I can already see myself selling a few guitars that it will easily replace. By the way, I love your Strat. I had one the same color and let it get away. Felt sick about it the day I let mine go. It was a 96 AmStd. I have two Strats that I love, but I'd still l8ike to have that one.

 

[Bob Womack]

If it feels as good as my buddy's does, I'm sure it will. I can already see myself selling a few guitars that it will easily replace. By the way, I love your Strat. I had one the same color and let it get away. Felt sick about it the day I let mine go. It was a 96 AmStd. I have two Strats that I love, but I'd still l8ike to have that one.

Thank you! That Strat is a 1999 G&S-500. You know the story: G&L was founded by George Fullerton and Leo Fender as Leo's last company. George was his plant manager at the original Fender plant. The S-500 has ceramic pickuos, an "all pickups" switch and Leo's "Dual Fulcrum" tailpiece, which is something like a Wilkinson with a longer arm. This one has some wood upgrades as well.

Bob

 

[Amp360]

My first good electric guitar, way back in 1989, was a Gibson Les Paul. I love Les Paul guitars, but over the past few years, I've been playing a 330 and 355 more.

Yours looks beautiful. I hope you really enjoy it!

 

[Wilko]

Great guitar!

I’m 61 and got this 64-65 in trade about 15 years ago here at the LPF!

Added a "CUSTOM" TRC like Clapton had on his, so I put it on...

 

[ch willie]

Great guitar!

I’m 61 and got this 64-65 in trade about 15 years ago here at the LPF!

Added a "CUSTOM" TRC like Clapton had on his, so I put it on...

I have to admit that Clapton is the one who made me want one. I've been listening to From the Cradle on repeat for two days, one of my overall favorite Clapton albums.