Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st. Fret: .89" & 12th. Fret: .98" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson electronics. The neck is a double cream PAF while the bridge is a zebra PAF. The covers have never been off. The bobbin colors were determined by removing a screws from the back of the pickup to see inside. The switch, pots, wiring, and jack appear to be all original with untouched solder joints. Pot codes display 1959 dates. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Bridge: 8.2k Neck: 6.6k |
| Hardware: | Original tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece. |
| Weight: | 8lbs |
| Modifications/Repairs: | There are three small screw holes drilled in the butt around the rear strap button. These are from a vibrato or trapeze tailpiece that was installed at some point. |
| Case Details: | Original Gibson hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage ES-335 is in very good cosmetic condition for it's age. There is moderate checking throughout. In addition to the checking, there are two minor dings on the neck; one on the heel and one near the heel on the bass side with exposed wood visible. There is light finish chipping along the edges of the headstock face. |
| Serial Number: | #A30079 |
| Tech Notes: | This ES-335 plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod functions in both direction. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. Although this instrument has a "T" factory order code and a 1958 serial number, this piece is being dated to 1959 based on the pot codes. This is likely a very early 1959. The guitar formerly belonged to Ray Pohlman of the Wrecking Crew. |
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