Gibson Memphis Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335

There are few Gibson ES-335 semi-hollowbody electric guitars as recognizable as Warren Haynes's Big Red. Between his work with the Allman Brothers and Gov't Mule, not to mention an extensive solo career and appearances with artists such as Phil Lesh & Friends and The Dead, Warren Haynes has spent over three decades as one of the hardest working players in the world of roots rock - and his 1961 Gibson ES-335 has seen him through it every step of the way. If you've ever wanted to get your hands on that guitar, then the Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335 is just what you've been waiting for.

With their tight lows, singing highs, and detailed midrange, Gibson BurstBucker pickups give this Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335 the sound of PAFs in their heyday. But that's not all. The amazing techs in Sweetwater's own guitar shop know that great guitar sound means more than excellent pickups. That's why were were excited to find out Gibson used real Black Beauty capacitors in the Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335's circuitry. Talk about amazing tone!

Here's something that really sets the Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335 apart: it's lightweight neck and center block. To provide you with the closest possible feel to Warren Haynes's own ES-335, Gibson luthiers individually selected its lightweight mahogany neck and shaped it to perfection. They also matched its original 1961-style lightweight maple center block. The considerably reduced mass of these pieces trade a bit of sustain for added resonance, which is a major part of why the Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335 matches the original so well.

One look at its period-correct "Mickey Mouse" cutaways and any Gibson guitar expert can tell you that this Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335 looks just like the model it was built to resemble. It's matched cathedral pattern veneers were hand stained to match the '60s era cherry finish. But the resemblance goes far deeper than the surface. Historically accurate long anchors, studs, and truss rod were all part of the Warren Haynes Celebrity Series 1961 ES-335's construction. And best of all, all of the painstaking work it took to make this magnificent instrument happened right in Memphis, Tennessee.