Description
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Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: “C” Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .89″ & 12th. Fret: .98″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24-“
Electronics: Original Gibson electronics. The neck is a double cream PAF while the bridge is a zebra PAF. The covers have never been off. The bobbin colors were determined by removing a screws from the back of the pickup to see inside. The switch, pots, wiring, and jack appear to be all original with untouched solder joints. Pot codes display 1959 dates.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.2k Neck: 6.6k
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece.
Weight: 8lbs
Modifications / Repairs: There are three small screw holes drilled in the butt around the rear strap button. These are from a vibrato or trapeze tailpiece that was installed at some point.
Case Details: Original Gibson hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage ES-335 is in very good cosmetic condition for it’s age. There is moderate checking throughout. In addition to the checking, there are two minor dings on the neck; one on the heel and one near the heel on the bass side with exposed wood visible. There is light finish chipping along the edges of the headstock face.
Serial Number: #A30079
Tech Notes: This ES-335 plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod functions in both direction. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. Although this instrument has a “T” factory order code and a 1958 serial number, this piece is being dated to 1959 based on the pot codes. This is likely a very early 1959. The guitar formerly belonged to Ray Pohlman of the Wrecking Crew.
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