Epiphone Jim James ES-335, Seventies Walnut Overview
The Epiphone Jim James ES-335 in Seventies Walnut is a signature model based on of the My Morning Jacket frontman’s favourite guitars, boasting a custom Jim James SlimTaper “C” neck PROfile, Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers and premium Kluson Waffleback tuners.
Renowned for his work as the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, Jim James has captivated fans across the globe with his unique sound. Now, his creative spirit and musical PROwess have inspired the creation of the Epiphone Jim James ES-335, a signature guitar that perfectly embodies his distinctive style.
Classic Style, Modern Performance
At the heart of this signature model lies a 5-ply laminated maple body, finished in a stunning seventies Walnut hue. The semi-hollow body houses a solid maple centre block, enhancing sustain and overall tonal richness. A comfortable mahogany neck shaped to a Jim James Custom SlimTaper C profile is paired with an Indian laurel fretboard, providing a playing experience that’s as smooth as James’ own performances.
Alnico Classic PRO Pickups
The Epiphone Jim James ES-335 features Alnico Classic PRO pickups, offering a range of warm and articulate humbucking tones to suit practically any playing style. These pickups are expertly paired with CTS® potentiometers and Orange Drop® capacitors, ensuring that your sound remains clear, dynamic and expressive.
Signature Touches for the True Fan
As a nod to Jim James’ personal aesthetic, this signature electric guitar is adorned with vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback tuners with metal buttons, a circle/arrow emblem on the truss rod cover and a unique owl decal on the back of the headstock. These subtle touches make the Epiphone Jim James ES-335 an unmistakable tribute to the artist’s enduring music with My Morning Jacket.
Complete Package
The Epiphone Jim James ES-335 is equipped with a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone StopBar tailpiece for superior tuning stability and resonance. A hardshell case with a matching owl logo is also included to keep your Jim James ES-335 safe between rehearsals, gigs and recording sessions.
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Material: Layered Maple
- Back & Sides: 5-ply Laminated Maple
- Weight Relief: N/A
- Binding: Single Ply Cream; Top, Back, and Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Jim James Custom Profile Slim Taper C
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Scale Length: 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut: GraphTech
- Inlay: Dot
- Hardware: Nickel
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone StopBar
- Tuners: Kluson Waffleback Vintage-Style Tuners with Metal Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Electronics: Alnico ClassicPRO (Neck Pickup), Alnico ClassicPRO (Bridge Pickup)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitors
