Gibson ES-335TD Sunburst (1961)

1961 Gibson ES-335TD in original Sunburst finish just in!

This '61 dot neck walked in our front door recently from the grandson of the original owner, and we instantly fell in love. A played-in example with great character, it struck the perfect balance of what makes these old vintage electrics so special.

Judging by the four-digit serial number, this is an early year build that was a part of Gibson's transition from the late 50s spec to the fast-playing 60s models. The Slim Taper C neck is just that - lean and smooth playing that still has some roundness to its shape without feeling too much like the blade thin carves often found on SGs from this era.

The body retains a vibrant Sunburst finish with some buckle rash on the back and various nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. There's some nice figure sprinkled throughout the top too, where bits of flame pop in the right light. Overall, it's a fairly clean guitar with just enough wear to show you it's been lovingly played for over half a century. There's a small sliver of Mahogany that had come off the back edge of the headstock, but it has not impacted structural integrity at all.