{"product_id":"gibson-es-335-re-neck-cherry-1968-1889628","title":"Gibson ES-335 (re-neck) Cherry 1968","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal finish with small touch ups over plugged holes in the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003e1963 ES-335 body with laminated maple back, sides, and top. There are a few plugged holes in the top and around the bottom strap button from a previously installed Bigsby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .848\", 12th fret .969\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-9\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSet mahogany neck with bound Indian rosewood fingerboard and small block inlays. The neck was added to the guitar in 1968 when the original 1963 guitar was sent back to be re-necked. The neck has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the current Grover Rotomatic tuners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003e1968 wiring harness and patent sticker pickups. The controls consist of a three-position selector switch with volume and tone controls for each pickup. One visible pot code dates to 1968. The electronics were added to the guitar in 1968 when it was sent back to Gibson. The bridge pickup lead has been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 8.48K, Bridge 7.39K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eNone of the hardware is original to the guitar, but most is hardware that is consistent with the 1968 period. The only newer piece of hardware is a modern truss rod cover. The tuners are vintage Grover Rotomatics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 9 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage guitar is in good condition with light wear considering its age. The finish is glossy, vibrant, and lightly weather-checked. There are minor dents, dings, and areas of hazing throughout. The hardware has a light patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally a 1963 ES-335, the guitar was re-necked by Gibson in 1968, and all of the electronics and hardware were replaced with parts from 1968 at that point. The guitar was re-serialized with a 1968 serial number when serviced at Gibson. The bridge pickup lead has been replaced. Small finish touch ups are present over plugged holes in the body. There are a few plugged holes in the top and around the bottom strap button from a previously installed Bigsby. The neck has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The tuner post holes have been modified to fit the current tuners. The tuners have been replaced with vintage Grovers, and a modern truss rod cover has been installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e91976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and tall, with minimal wear. The serial number and one visible pot code date to 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40714523345031,"sku":"U5578705701","price":134172.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-semi-hollow-gibson-es-335-re-neck-cherry-1968-u5578705701-30813780279431.jpg?v=1700792031","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-mx\/products\/gibson-es-335-re-neck-cherry-1968-1889628","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}