black binding on a 335

John_P

Looking for a 335 at the moment and saw the new range has black binding - is it just me or does it look cheap and hideous

https://www.andertons.co.uk/es-guitars/gibson-memphis-2018-es-335-dot-in-wine-red

iirc the cheaper studio models in the older range had this spec so its probably just a name change to increase the price, either way it looks wrong imo.

mr-mac

I quite like it for something a little different and plenty for sale with more usual binding if that's your preference

Phil_aka_Pip

Its not what I'm used to seeing but it didn't strike me as cheap and hideous

John_P

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Its not what I'm used to seeing but it didn't strike me as cheap and hideous

Yeah I probably phrased that a bit strongly but it’s not to my taste so I’ll end up buying an older model.   

DannyP

Hmmm, I don't like it much. Might be interesting if they did a white one in a sort of LP custom livery, but on conventional 335 finishes - no.