1961 Gibson ES-335 DOT TD in Cherry
This guitar is being sold in as is, as found condition. No returns and we will not consider partial refunds. Please ask all questions before bidding/purchasing the guitar. The guitar is being sold in as found condition and will need service before it is playable condition. The details on the guitar are as follows.
- Currently in good condition. This is a very nice example of an 1961 Gibson ES-335 DOT. The guitar has sat unplayed for a number of years.
- All original (except for the truss rod cover). From the original owner. Bought new in 1961.
- There are no cracks or breaks and no evidence of previous repairs. The neck is straight.
- The original finish is in good condition with some scrapes and nicks as can be seen in the pictures. There is some light finish crazing, primarily on the top.
- Original Kluson Deluxe tuning machines. The original buttons on the tuning machines are beginning to crumble and two of the buttons have completely crumbled. The buttons will need to be replaced.
- There is a piece of finish missing at the side of the headstock, treble side.
- The frets appear to be original with moderate wear.
- The binding is intact on the front and back. There is some wear to the top binding towards the bottom of the lower bout.
- Original PAF pickups. All electronics have been tested and work correctly. The pots are scratchy but all volume/tone knobs function well. We suspect that the pots are scratchy since the guitar has been un-played for a number of years. The scratchy pots may resolve upon use of the guitar or they may need servicing.
- The truss rod cover is not original. We do not have the original truss rod cover.
- Original pickguard is included and has a decal of a name on the front.
- Original routes. More pictures available upon request.
- Original case that shows some external wear but is structurally intact. One of the latches is loose but still functions. There is some wear on the interior of the case, primarily where the end of the Bigsby tailpiece has worn against the interior lining.
- Weighs 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces.
- Again, please ask all questions before bidding/purchasing the guitar.
- For our local customers, this guitar is not kept on premises and can be seen only by appointment.