I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

[Lewguitar]

Before I got sick I had a lot of amps and guitars. I sold everything that I don't play regularly. But I still have my blackface Fenders (Deluxe Reverb, Princeton Reverb and Vibrolux Reverb) and three of my tweed Fenders (Princeton, Deluxe and Super).

I'm going to trade my last tweed Deluxe for this guitar today:

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

It's a 2001. Plays like a dream and it's 100% stock. 57 Classic pickups that Tom Holmes designed for Gibson. I already have the guitar on approval. My buddy has my amp on approval. We spoke about it and we both approve! So it's a done deal.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

IMO, it looks worth it. :approve:

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

IMO, it looks worth it. :approve:

It is. I've wanted a really nice flame maple ES-335 with a natural finish forever - 30 or 40 years! I've passed on a couple that looked great but which I didn't bond with.

This one I did bond with. It's very similar to my red 2000 ES-335. Same neck. Same great resonance.

I think both are real special guitars and it's cool having two from consecutive years: 2000 and 2001.

 

[MojoMonster]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

Before I got sick I had a lot of amps and guitars. I sold everything that I don't play regularly. But I still have my blackface Fenders (Deluxe Reverb, Princeton Reverb and Vibrolux Reverb) and three of my tweed Fenders (Princeton, Deluxe and Super).

I'm going to trade my last tweed Deluxe for this guitar today:

Absolutely beautiful.
I'm jealous.

MM

 

[elscorcho]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

Congrats! She's STUNNING!

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

Absolutely beautiful.
I'm jealous.

MM

Thanks! I have not had any negative experiences with newer Gibson guitars - those made within the last 15 years. Except for one historic '59 Les Paul, all have been ES-335 guitars. I had to sell this 1996 ES-335 to make ends meet last year when I got sick and my insurance company started jerking me around. It was a beauty too. I guess trading my Deluxe for the '01 natural flame top kinda replaces this sunburst ES-335 that I didn't want to part with:

 

[bluesbend]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

That's one beautiful guitar!

 

[beandip]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

That's it. I'm coming to Boulder just to play that beauty.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

That's it. I'm coming to Boulder just to play that beauty.

Anytime my man! Did the K&K pickups arrive yet? Can't wait to hear how you like 'em.

 

[beandip]

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Anytime my man! Did the K&K pickups arrive yet? Can't wait to hear how you like 'em.

No, not yet. But mail doesn't show up until about 2-3. Shipping companies (UPS, Fed Ex) don't usually come around until about 5. I'm excited though! I feel like I'm a kid at my first school dance or something. Must be all the coffee.

 

[karpathion]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

awsome! i can't seem to take my eyes off of your new lady.

 

[ganzosrevenge]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

lew,

that 2001 is a BEAUTY! is that a one-piece flame back?! :wow:

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

lew,

that 2001 is a BEAUTY! is that a one-piece flame back?! :wow:

Yes, although all 335's are laminate construction with a maple cap or veneer.

They both are.

I need to name these two!

The blonde one reminds me of Marilyn.

Now who's a hot red head?

Cassandra here might be my favorite.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

Cassandra here might be my favorite.

But you know her better as Elvira!

 

[sosomething]

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[sosomething]

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[sosomething]

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[sosomething]

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[firebirdV]

Re: I'm trading my last Fender 5E3 Deluxe amp for this guitar

How about pictures of the 5e3?

Also, Elvira is hot. She's a little earlier than my generation, but I remember seeing her on TV.