







1961 ES-335TD - SOLD - LEARN MORE
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