1966 Gibson SV ES-355TDC

by Danielle
(Virginia)

I have my grandfather's old guitar, a Gibson SV ES-355TDC style, model # 348251.
It is in excellent condition, with the original case, strap, and wires. The strings are newer, but nothing else has been replaced.
It is very slightly worn, since he played it in a band, but it has no scratches or marks.

ANSWER

Hi, Danielle--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Kalamazoo Plant, USA in 1966.

Here are the pertinent Blue Book descriptions:

ES-355 TD
- double rounded cutaway semi-hollow bound body, arched maple top, unbound f-holes, raised layered black or tortoiseshell pickguard, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlay, tune-o-matic bridge, stop or Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, bound blackface peghead with pearl split diamond/logo inlay, three-per-side tuners, gold hardware, two covered P.A.F. humbucker pickups, four knobs (two v, two tone), available in Cherry finish, mfg. 1958-1970.

ES-355 TDSV
- similar to the ES-355 TD, except has stereo output with a Vari-tone rotary switch, available in Cherry or Walnut (1971-1982) finish, mfg. 1959-1982.

The pricing info:
1965-1966
Mint $6,000
Exc.+ $5,000
Exc. $4,000
Avg.+ $3,100
Avg. $2,500
General $2,000

Lynne

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