Gibson ES-335 1960, Sunburst

$100,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-335
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GE3543-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1960
Body Material	Maple laminate
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/rosewood (Brazilian)
Tuners	Original single line Kluson Deluxe
Weight	8.0lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.68"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.81" - .87"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original. Both pickups are zebra coils
Pickup Impedance	N = 7.9K, B = 7.8K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Original brown case with pink lining
Modifications/Repairs	Pickup covers removed (they're in the case pocket)
Condition Notes	Excellent cosmetic condition for its age, minor finish dings and scratches on the back likely due to belt buckles, some finish nicks on the headstock primarily near the top, large indent on G-String tuner axle, top is very clean, neck is comfortably slim but has a wide fingerboard, sound is most excellent.

Description

This 1960 Gibson ES-335 in Sunburst is the real deal and it shows. For a guitar that’s been around this long, it’s in remarkably clean shape overall (see condition notes), with no surprises or oddball changes—just the pickup covers pulled and tucked into the case so you can actually see that wild zebra humbucker staring back at you. It feels almost unnervingly fresh for a ’60: lively, effortless to play, and shockingly responsive under the hands. Plugged in, it does exactly what you hope an early ES-335 will do—huge, open tone with clarity, bloom, and plenty of punch. This is one of those rare vintage pieces that will floor both collectors and players the moment they pick it up. Comes with the OHSC.

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