Vintage Vibes: Cherry 1962 Gibson ES-335TD
VINTAGE VIBES: Cherry 1962 Gibson ES-335TD
Joel's back! This time he shows off an extraordinary All original Cherry 1962 Gibson ES-335TD. This "Custom Made" Gibson ES-335 is quite a find. Give Joel a call at 1-773-525-7773 to discuss.
The Specifications
Finish: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Laminate maple semi-hollow body with maple center block.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium/slim "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 12th- .89"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00
Nut Width: 1-5/8 in
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board and small block inlays.
Electronics: Original PAF pickups and original wiring harness with black beauty caps.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.2k ohms, Bridge 8.9k ohms
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
Case Details: Original black hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The body is glossy and clean for its age with light checking and light dents and scratches throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is heavily worn. The hardware is lightly tarnished.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1962.
SHOP GIBSON
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