The Gibson ES-135, introduced in the early 1990s, is a semi-hollow electric guitar designed to offer the rich, resonant tone of a hollow-body with the stability and feedback resistance of a semi-hollow design. Featuring dual humbucking pickups or P-100 pickups (in earlier models), the ES-135 delivers a warm, full sound that suits jazz, blues, and rock styles. Its unique construction includes a center block for added sustain, bridging the gap between traditional hollow-bodies and solid-body guitars. The ES-135's versatile tone and comfortable playability make it a popular choice for musicians, and its relatively short production run has made it increasingly sought after by collectors and players alike.