The Gibson Roy Orbison ES-335 included in Gibson's Inspired By Series, is based on the early '80s ES model that he used in the studio and on-stage with the Travelling Wilburys. Gibson engineers inspected two black ES-335s that Roy used during this period and in consultation with Roy's wife, incorporated the specifications to develop this one-of-a-kind guitar.
Roy Orbison holds a unique position among American musical icons. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, he is one of a handful of musicians acknowledged as an extraordinary singer, a world-class songwriter and a great guitarist.
Roy's career spanned four decades, from his early days at Sun Studios with contemporaries Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, through the '60s, touring with The Beatles in the U.K, and into the ’80’s behind a resurgence which included collaborations with Emmylou Harris, Bruce Springsteen and k.d. Lang. While the riff from "Oh, Pretty Woman" alone guarantees Roy a place in guitar history, his musical impact is truly formidable, with several no.1 hits around the world. Roy’s final collaboration was with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty in the Travelling Wilburys.
The Gibson ‘Inspired By’ Roy Orbison ES-335 Features:
- Maple Top, Back, And Sides
- Mahogany Neck With Long Tenon (1959 Rounded Profile)
- 24 3/4“ Scale-Length
- Rosewood Fretboard With 22 Frets
- Cream Binding On Top, Back & Neck
- Dual ‘57 Classic Humbuckers
- Two Volume & Two Tone Controls
- 3-Way Pickup Switching
- Signature Engraved On Truss Rod Cover
- Roy Orbison ”Stamp“ On Back Of Headstock
- Antiqued Nickel ABR-1 Bridge & TP-6 Tailpiece
The Gibson Roy Orbison ES-335 is now available from Digital Village online, in-store or via telephone mail-order. Contact DV Romford, Barnet, Cambridge or Clapham for Gibson guitar deals!