1961 ES-335TD - SOLD - LEARN MORE


$44,999.00

1961 ES-335TD SERIAL: 10052

Few instruments achieve the sort of reverence that the Gibson ES-335 has. Designed to live in the sonic space between solidbody guitars like the Les Paul™ and a hollowbody, the ES-335 captured the warmth of the latter while being less prone to feedback like the former. This made the ES-335 and its kin popular with players from nearly every style as rock and roll continued its evolution into the 1960s.

From the Gibson Vault, this stunning 1961 ES-335TD has a beautifully aged Sunburst finish and is in all-original condition with the exception of correct double-ring reproduction tuners (the original tuners are also included). The one-piece mahogany neck has a Brazilian rosewood fretboard and a 1961 SlimTaper™ profile. Two original Patent Applied For humbucker™ pickups provide exactly the kind of open, warm, clear tone for which they’re famed.

The guitar shows some lacquer checking and light play wear throughout, particularly around the f-holes, and there are some chips on the corners of the headstock. It includes its original black Gibson hardshell case with yellow interior.

Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting May 30, 2024.

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Body Style

ES

Body Shape

ES-335

Body Material

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Top

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Back

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Side

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Centerblock

Maple

Binding

Single Ply Cream, Top and Back

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Profile

SlimTaper

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

One Piece Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Medium Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.926 mm / 1.69 in

Inlays

Dot

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck

Finish

Nickel

Bridge

ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Saddle Material

Nickel

Tailpiece

Stop Bar

Tuning Machines

Reproduction Kluson Double Ring

Pickguard

4-ply black/white

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

Bell

Control Knobs

Gold Top Hat with Silver Inserts

Switch Tip

White

Plastic Parts

Black

Strap Buttons

Nickel

Mounting Rings

Black

Pickup Covers

Nickel

Neck Pickup

Patent Applied For Humbucker, 7.4k

Bridge Pickup

Patent Applied For Humbucker, 7.5k

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone

Pickup Selector

3-way Toggle

Output Jack

1/4"

Strings Gauge

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046

Case

Original Black Gibson Hardshell with Yellow Interior

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal