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The Gibson ES-335 is the world's first commercial semi-hollowbody , sometimes known as . Released by the as part of its series , it is neither fully hollow nor fully solid; instead, a solid maple wood block runs through the center of its body. The side "wings" formed by the two "cutaways" into its upper bouts are hollow, and the top has two -style over the hollow chambers. Since its release, Gibson has released numerous variations of and other models based on the design of the ES-335. Notable users of the ES-335 or one of its variations include ; (first four Deep Purple albums), ; ; ; ; ; ; portrayed by in ; , ; ; ; ; ; and . The ES-335 is currently manufactured at the Gibson facility. It was also produced at Gibson from 2000 until 2019, when the Memphis facility was closed.