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Gibson ES-335 Custom Inlays Natural 1960

Gibson ES-335 Custom Inlays Natural 1960

Serial Number: A34818

Weight: 8lbs 15oz

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Description

The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original natural finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .81" & 12th. Fret: .88"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Patent Applied For" sticker humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics are original.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.0k Neck: 7.7k
Hardware: Non-original tuners(originals are included with the guitar).
Weight: 8lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original tuners(Originals are included with the guitar).
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The handle has been removed and is included in the case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. There is finish checking all over. There is some very light buckle rash on the back. There are various light dings and dents on the top and around the edges of the binding. The finish on the neck is lightly worn from playing. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: A34818
Tech Notes: This ES-335TD plays well with low action. The original frets are wide with light play wear. This instrument is a special order from Gibson given the split inlays and Bigsby. There is a photocopy image of the original Gibson ledger that confirms this guitar was sold as a natural ES-335TD. It is being dated to 1960 based on the serial number and photo copy of the Gibson ledger.

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SKU: U6996747801

Description

The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original natural finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .81" & 12th. Fret: .88"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Patent Applied For" sticker humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. All electronics are original.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.0k Neck: 7.7k
Hardware: Non-original tuners(originals are included with the guitar).
Weight: 8lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original tuners(Originals are included with the guitar).
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The handle has been removed and is included in the case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very good condition for its age. There is finish checking all over. There is some very light buckle rash on the back. There are various light dings and dents on the top and around the edges of the binding. The finish on the neck is lightly worn from playing. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: A34818
Tech Notes: This ES-335TD plays well with low action. The original frets are wide with light play wear. This instrument is a special order from Gibson given the split inlays and Bigsby. There is a photocopy image of the original Gibson ledger that confirms this guitar was sold as a natural ES-335TD. It is being dated to 1960 based on the serial number and photo copy of the Gibson ledger.

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