Key Features
- The sound and character of Chris Cornell in a guitar
- Supreme resonance and tone from hollowbody design
- Powerful, dynamic, premium rock driven sound thanks to Lollartron humbuckers
- Limited Edition - only 250 made worldwide
DISC Gibson Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335, Drab Green Overview
Just be yourself. The Gibson Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 will let you do just that. Made to the specifications of the legend that was Chris Cornell, it is as stunning in looks as it is in sound. The beautiful green hollowbody design and comfortable shape give it mountains of character and prime playability. Two Lollartron humbuckers in the neck and bridge create a wall of supreme sound for you to play with. When you riff on this green machine, you'll simply become a slave to it's unrivalled, dynamic sound.
Only the best. Slick, sleek, and smooth, the quarter sawn mahogany neck and dark rosewood fingerboard give this guitar its incredible playability. You'll find all your licks flow into one another as you glide up and down these surfaces - it's inspiring. And there's a Bigsby tremolo system for adding that magical vibrato to your music. This is a guitar which embodies the essence of Cornell's sound and style. Just wait until you hear it.
Product Ref: 143502
Full Description
View Full DescriptionInspiration to a generation
He deserves the utmost respect. Chris Cornell forged his way into people's minds with his astounding voice and musicianship. Having performed with both Soundgarden and Audioslave, his legacy is as huge as the music itself, and his signature tribute guitar honours his memory. With an array of superb features and mountains of quality, it truly is an instrument fitting of such a celebrated legend.
Supreme sound
It doesn't hold back. The Lollartron humbuckers in this powerful guitar create a tremendous wall of tone which will make your music shine. Bold, defined, and crystal clear, they work in unison to bring you a dynamic tonal range. Boasting a high output, enhanced treble response, and punchy midrange, they'll give your riffs a voice like never before.
The bridge pickup hums with crunch and powerful articulation, lifting each note up and pushing it to the front of the mix. It'll give chords a tight, bright sound and a luscious ring. In the neck position humbucker, you'll find smooth, sublime tones which give your riffs a fat, saturated voicing. These are the pickups which will drive your sound to new heights.
Perfect playing
Lusciously smooth. The quarter sawn mahogany neck is a real pleasure to play. You'll find it incredibly easy to navigate, with the rounded 'C' shape offering total comfort to your hand. Every chord will feel easy to reach, and every lead line will feel fluid and free. On top of this, the mahogany creates a warm resonance which beefs each note up and helps it reach its full sonic potential. It'll get you excited about playing guitar.
Rosewood luxury
Dark and defined. The rosewood fretboard on the Chris Cornell Tribute is a sight to behold. Offsetting the green of the body, it truly makes an impression on the eye – but it's not all about looks. This sleek, refined piece of wood has been expertly crafted to bring you the purest playing experience. Your fingers will dance along its surface, whilst your notes will ring with sustain and warmth. All your riffs are sure to shine on this powerful fretboard.
The brilliant Bigsby
It's sensational. The Bigsby tremolo system loaded onto this guitar will help you bring flair to your playing. Celebrated by guitarists worldwide, it enables you to add flavoursome vibrato to your licks – perfect for rock and blues. It's also supported by a Tune-o-Matic bridge, which helps to keep your tuning firmly intact and reliable. And there's Grover Rotomatic tuners on the headstock, which keep your strings locked in for even more tuning support. Coming with a hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and a Gibson polish cloth, Chris Cornell's signature is gig-ready.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: ES
- Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Bracing: Spruce
- Rim Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Centreblock: Maple
- Binding: Cream
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Quarter Sawn Mahogany
- Profile Rounded: "C"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Dark Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo - 18 Nickel Silver
- Nut: Material Bone
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- End of Board Width: 2.241"
- Inlays: Pearloid Dots
Hardware and Electronics:
- Hardware Finish: VOS Nickel
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece Bigsby:B-7 Vibrola
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics
- Pickguard: 5-ply Black
- Truss Rod Cover: Legacy Black/White
- Control Knobs: Clear, No Number Top Hat Knobs
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Neck Pickup: Aged Lollartron Neck Bridge Pickup
- Bridge Pickup: Aged Lollartron Bridge Controls
- Contreols: MTC Plus : 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, 1 output jack, hand-wired with 500K potentiometers and orange drop capacitors
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hardshell
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Polish Cloth
| Reviews of our service
View all
