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Gibson ES-335 for slide

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Who uses it

Eric ClaptonMusic Man + Leslie years mid-1970s–1984
Gibson ES-335 (cherry) for slide, 1976: Strung .009–.042 with an Isis slide. Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar~$199 new approx.
Epiphone ES-339 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar~$549 new approx.

Budget clone: Epiphone ES-335
Boutique clone: Heritage H-535

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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