Gibson ES-335 Sunburst 1970 Gibson

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Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Semi-hollow body with laminated maple back, sides, and top

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .88″ (1st fret), 1.12″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″

Nut Width: 1-9/16″

Scale Length: 24-3/4″

Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, block inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There are some open screw holes on the back of the headstock from the original tuners.

Electronics: Original Gibson pickups with patent number decals, and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes are obscured.

Pickup Measurements: 7.8k (neck), 7.9k (bridge)

Hardware: The tuners have been replaced with Grovers.

Weight: 8lbs 5oz

Modifications / Repairs: The tuners have been replaced with Grovers.

Case Details: Hardshell case

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with attractive checking, and a few small dings. There is a patch of wear on the back of the body that goes through to wood, along with a few small dings along the sides of the neck. The back of the headstock has a few open screw holes along with an imprint of the original tuners.

Serial Number: 912577

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets are wide and low with minor wear. The serial number and three-piece neck construction dates the guitar to 1970. Because this guitar has no volute and an orange label, it was likely built very late in 1969. For these reasons we are calling it a 69/70 transitional model.