{"product_id":"gibson-es-335-cherry-1969-2456442","title":"Gibson ES-335 Cherry 1969","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.\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\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 - 0.83\" 12th - 1.02\"\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\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe neck pickup has been replaced with a non-original patent number sticker humbucker. Some solder joints have been retouched. The bridge pickup is an original patent number sticker humbucker. The guitar has these two humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eneck - 6.4 kΩ, bridge - 6.0 kΩ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe tuners have been replaced with Grovers and the original tailpiece has been replaced with a stoptail. The neck has been refretted. The pickguard has been replaced and a small wooden riser has been installed under it. All other hardware is original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 2 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Gibson guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout and some small dings. The top and end around the strap button show empty screw holes from the original Bigsby tailpiece. The back of the body shows light buckle rash. The inlays in the fingerboard have been thinned out due to the replaning, with the seventh partially cracking away. The back of the headstock shows the footprints and empty screw holes of the original tuners. The Gibson logo and headstock inlay have their defining lines worn away and are now just solid shapes. The edges of the headstock are well worn, with some chips. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe neck pickup has been replaced with a non-original patent number sticker humbucker. Some solder joints have been retouched. The tuners have been replaced with Grovers and the original tailpiece has been replaced with a stoptail. The neck has been planed and refretted. The pickguard has been replaced and a small wooden riser has been installed under it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e850884\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minor play wear. The serial number dates to 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783834894471,"sku":"U7385564101","price":6360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-semi-hollow-gibson-es-335-cherry-1969-gibson-es-335-cherry-1969-u7385564101-1218334078.jpg?v=1769539413","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/gibson-es-335-cherry-1969-2456442","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}