Gibson

Gibson ES-335TD Cherry Sunburst (1972)

$6,500.00

Pickup available at 165 Showroom

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On Consignment
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Product information

1972 Gibson ES-335TD in Cherry Sunburst finish just into the shop on consignment!

If you're on the hunt for a vintage 335 and the prices of 60s examples are out of reach, early 70s builds like this '72 are excellent options! Beyond some minor changes (addition of the neck volute and neck construction), the electronics remain largely unchanged from the late 60s as does the hardware.

This is a wonderful example that is all original throughout, and features a heavily faded out Cherry Sunburst top that has almost transformed into a light Iced Tea Burst of sorts. It's a really unique looking natural fade in contrast to the original burst (as seen on the back) that is often leaning heavily in the red hue. We often see this on ES-330s and Casinos from the late 60s.

The original medium jumbo frets are low but playable, and the guitar is set up with a nice comfortable low action for easy playing. The pickups sound fantastic too! The original hardshell case is in very nice shape.

Body

Style
Semi-Hollowbody
Body
Laminated Maple with centerblock
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Cherry Sunburst

Hardware

Pickups
Pat # T-Top
Electronics
Original
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle
Bridge
ABR-1 w/ Trapeze
Tuners
Gibson/Kluson
Pickguard
Original

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Binding
White
Carve
Slim Taper C | .80-.95"
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Parallelogram
Frets
Med Jumbo
Nut
1 9/16" | Original
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other

Serial #
745730
Weight
7lb 14oz
Case
Original Hardshell

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