Some sturdy cardboard/acrylic (for a template)Īs with each of our wiring guides, keeping your soldering iron tip clean and tinned, as well as tinning the wires and components is crucial.60w soldering iron (preferably with adjustable temperature settings).2 x capacitors of choice (we recommend 0.022uF)Īll of the above components are available from our guitar electronics range individually or in the form of a wiring kit.1 x Switchcraft 1/4'' jack socket (long thread).1 x Switchcraft toggle switch (our kit comes with either the short frame or classic frame).There is a wiring diagram at the end of the article - print it off or have a copy to hand too! We recommend you get familiar with the wiring diagram and the video before starting. This wiring setup is electronically identical to that of a Les Paul and as usual we'll take you through each step of the way - you can refer to the video above or read the full guide below. It will also be in the popular '50s' style wiring. We'll be wiring it in the classic 'Gibson' style using braided hook up guitar wire. In this guide, we'll show you how to wire an ES-335 using our wiring kit. The ES-335 (or similar semi hollow bodied models) such as the Casino, ES-330 etc.are very popular - the combination of the classic Gibson setup but with a hollow body offers a unique sound which makes it one of the most adored guitars around. Welcome to our in depth guide on wiring an ES-335.