{"product_id":"gibson-es-345td-cherry-1960-2679540","title":"Gibson ES-345TD Cherry 1960","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\u003eThe body and neck have both been refinished (at two separate times).\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\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.80\" (1st fret), .88\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Gibson humbuckers with \"Patent Applied For\" stickers. The wiring harness has been replaced to convert the guitar to mono operation; the Varitone knob is a dummy pot. The original harness and Varitone assembly is included, with a 1960 date code visible. As the guitar was originally a stereo guitar, the pickups are out of phase in the middle position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.7k (neck), 8.0k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe nut has been replaced. The guitar at one point had a stoptail bridge, and the holes were since plugged and finished over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7 lbs 14 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Gibson ES-345 is in good condition, with light wear on the refinished body and neck. There is light chipping around the headstock edges, as well as a few small dings on the back of the neck. The hardware has a mild patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body and neck have both been refinished, however this was done at two separate times. The neck has been reset, rebound, and refretted. The nut has been replaced. The wiring harness has been replaced and the guitar has been converted to mono operation. A stopbar tailpiece was installed at one point, and the holes have since been filled in and finished over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003eA34782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action, and the frets are medium height with minor play wear. The serial number and original pot codes date to 1960.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45861858476167,"sku":"U7827567401","price":22995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-gibson-es-345td-cherry-1960-gibson-es-345td-cherry-1960-u7827567401-1258850440.jpg?v=1789505930","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/gibson-es-345td-cherry-1960-2679540","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}