Thinline Semi Shootout: Gibson ES-335 alternatives from Fret-King, LTD, Comins and PRS

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Gibson’s ES-335 is 56 years old and is one of the great classic electric guitar designs. Its merging of the traditional larger-bodied archtop with the solid centre block of the then-new solidbody captured a perfect blend of old and new. For many players - in virtually any style, including metal - the 335 is the definitive electric guitar.

The influence of the 335 is everywhere. While numerous brands are happy to copy the ES-335, many other more creative minds have forged their own semi-hollow designs, both double- and single-cuts: we could have filled this round-up over and over with them.

Our foursome on review reflect the diversity of modern semi designs, and they all fall way below the price of a pukka Gibson. Put it another way: if you don’t already own a proper semi, these might tempt you to augment your solidbody guitars.

Guitarist's Jamie Dickson and Mick Taylor put the following guitars through their paces, using a Gibson Custom 1963 ES-335 Block Reissue as a benchmark:

Fret-King Elise JE
LTD Xtone PC-1V
Comins GCS-1
PRS SE Zach Myers

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