Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The body and neck have both been refinished (at two separate times). |
| Top Material: | Maple |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .80" (1st fret), .88" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original 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. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.7k (neck), 8.0k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The nut has been replaced. The guitar at one point had a stoptail bridge, and the holes were since plugged and finished over. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The 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. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This 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. |
| Serial Number: | A34782 |
| Tech Notes: | The 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. |
| Trem Arm Included: | Yes |