Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish, with some minor black touchups on the headstock face where a crack has been repaired. |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "D" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .83" (1st fret), .90" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original pickups with "Patent Applied For" stickers, and original electronics with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1961. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.6k (neck), 7.9k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The tailpiece has been replaced with a lightweight aluminum wraparound bridge from the same era. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -Headstock wing repair -Replaced tailpiece |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson ES-3335 is in good condition, with mostly light checking and scratches on the glossy body and neck. There are a few small chips on the body, and the back and sides of the neck are nicely worn. There is a repaired crack along the treble headstock wing, which has been lightly touched up with black. |
| Serial Number: | 40362 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are low with light play wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The serial number dates the guitar to 1961. |
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