Gibson ES-345 1961, Sunburst

$19,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-345
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GE2844-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1961
Body Material	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replaced Klusons
Weight	7.8 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.68"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.83" - 0.88"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original PAFs (neck rewound)
Pickup Impedance	6.8k - 7.6k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced tuners, new nut, refret, neck pickup rewound, converted to Nashville bridge, converted to mono

Description

This 1961 ES-345 has all the vintage character you could ask for, wrapped in a beautifully figured semi-hollow body. Its Varitone circuit offers an impressive range of tonal options, making it versatile for any style. Over the years, a few thoughtful updates have helped preserve its playability, including replaced tuners, a new nut, and a smooth refret. The neck pickup has been rewound, the original ABR-1 bridge converted to a Nashville bridge, and the stereo output has been upgraded to mono, making it much more user-friendly. Cosmetically, it has plenty of natural wear, giving it that wonderfully broken-in vibe only years of play can achieve. It sounds and plays beautifully, ready for its next chapter, and comes with a non-original hardshell case.

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