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# My List of Ten (10) Affordable Alternatives for the Gibson ES-335

By [Ralph T (@ralphpapips)](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips)

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Published 31 July 2020 · Updated 31 July 2020

Category: hobbies & interests / guitar

I really wanted to get the Gibson ES-335 but since I have a limited budget, I searched online. I found some interesting alternatives for the ES-335 without breaking the bank.

## Items

### 1. [Deluxe DC](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/1/deluxe-dc)

Item ID: `1`

- Brand: D' Angelico
- Price: $1,999.99
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yrzzpbeejc0imfith3bm.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nqtqiwcg30g7cbj0sgde.jpg)
- Notable Feature: C-shape neck keeps you from wrist-ache
- Colors Available: Powder Blue, Emerald, Cherry, and Plum
- Pickup Configuration: Seymour Duncan Humbuckers
- Link: [https://dangelicoguitars.com/guitars/deluxe-series/deluxe-dc/](https://dangelicoguitars.com/guitars/deluxe-series/deluxe-dc/)

### 2. [Starfire III](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/0/starfire-iii)

Item ID: `0`

- Brand: Guild
- Price: $1,555.00
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xp3j5ztmuqcnt60gyke1.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lnkz7bq5voaduamgx7qx.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Loud even when unplugged
- Colors Available: Cherry Red, Black
- Pickup Configuration: Little Bucker-1
- Link: [https://guildguitars.com/g/starfire-iii/](https://guildguitars.com/g/starfire-iii/)

### 3. [T486](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/3/t486)

Item ID: `3`

- Brand: Eastman
- Price: $1,239.00
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/d7rfcjyhrhiko2ukubji.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/c1vpyn149p2w3dobwygl.jpg)
- Notable Feature: More dynamic sounding, 
- Colors Available: Red, Starburst, Classic, Black
- Pickup Configuration: Seymour Duncan Humbucker
- Link: [https://www.eastmanguitars.com/t486](https://www.eastmanguitars.com/t486)

### 4. [T386](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/2/t386)

Item ID: `2`

- Brand: Eastman
- Price: $1,125.34
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vfxhcn1j5z0yokzsdnyo.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fwk5xz6yufbnb9yrnwxd.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Neck shape wider, body slightly thinner vs other ES-335-styled guitars
- Colors Available: Red, Starburst, Classic
- Pickup Configuration: Kent Armstrong Humbucker
- Link: [https://www.eastmanguitars.com/t386](https://www.eastmanguitars.com/t386)

### 5. [Viking](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/9/viking)

Item ID: `9`

- Brand: Hagstrom
- Price: $769.99
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dod0y0ol6ssk9bvvgdiw.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/y8tlfcfxaaix16vucaiv.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Hagstrom's "Flagship" guitar, Has a thick sound, long sustain and loud volume
- Colors Available: Tobacco Sunburst, Wild Cherry / Cherry Red, Black Gloss
- Pickup Configuration: HJ50 Humbuckers
- Link: [https://www.hagstromguitars.com/electric-guitars/viking-series/viking.html](https://www.hagstromguitars.com/electric-guitars/viking-series/viking.html)

### 6. [AS83 Artcore Expressionist](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/5/as83-artcore-expressionist)

Item ID: `5`

- Brand: Ibanez
- Price: $649.99
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/arrsl9rfsnvfjh1fnlxt.png)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/snm8llxyiiqcghvhht9j.png)
- Notable Feature: Tortoiseshell pickguard, Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing
- Colors Available: Steel Blue
- Pickup Configuration: Super 58 Humbuckers
- Link: [https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/as83\_01.html](https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/as83_01.html)

### 7. [Dot](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/4/dot)

Item ID: `4`

- Brand: Epiphone
- Price: $549.00
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nqvd6xxswxoer6dsfns7.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ak3zwhaauvzlqclh6r18.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Slimmer neck, Costs 10 times less, Resembles/plays like the ES-335 than any other 335-styled guitar
- Colors Available: Cherry, Vintage Sunburst
- Pickup Configuration: Alnico Classic Humbuckers
- Link: [https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPIBVY145/Dot-ES-335/Cherry](https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPIBVY145/Dot-ES-335/Cherry)

### 8. [Source BV-CR](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/8/source-bv-cr)

Item ID: `8`

- Brand: Cort
- Price: $549.00
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uo4r2sex2cpea4oud34x.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/a6jv2xnqgmhbgmqpflj5.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Equipped with Bigsby B70 Tremolo, B70 features classic tremolo effect, lightweight
- Colors Available: Cherry Red
- Pickup Configuration: ClassicRocker P-90
- Link: [https://www.cortguitars.com/product/item.php?it\_id=95](https://www.cortguitars.com/product/item.php?it_id=95)

### 9. [G2622 Streamliner](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/6/g2622-streamliner)

Item ID: `6`

- Brand: Gretsch
- Price: $449.99
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xdz5vsjudmwmttvx3tux.png)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i2u8rvrtnqizuqovlhqm.png)
- Notable Feature: Built with laminated maple on the back and top, lightweight spruce centre block, more jazzy tone
- Colors Available: Ocean Turquoise, Phantom Metallic, Single Barrel Stain and Walnut Stain
- Pickup Configuration: Broad’Tron BT-2S humbuckers
- Link: [https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/center-block/g2622-streamliner-center-block-with-v-stoptail/2806200517](https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/center-block/g2622-streamliner-center-block-with-v-stoptail/2806200517)

### 10. [VSA500](https://listium.com/@ralphpapips/51311/my-list-of-ten-10-affordable-alternatives-for-the-gibson-es-335/7/vsa500)

Item ID: `7`

- Brand: Vintage
- Price: $499.99
- Front: ![Front](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j8krrouxqs4b8kzd0nac.jpg)
- Back: ![Back](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kh9smelmfe4hxbsa7gqv.jpg)
- Notable Feature: Lighter Mahogany centre block, Has more Gibson-like sound compared to other Chinese-made guitars
- Colors Available: Cherry Red, Honeyburst, Natural Maple, Walnut, Gloss Black
- Pickup Configuration: Wilkinson WVC vintage-voiced humbuckers
- Link: [https://vintageguitarsus.com/semi-acoustic-details/](https://vintageguitarsus.com/semi-acoustic-details/)