Gibson 1967 ES-335

Can you tell me the value of this guitar? I am thinking of purchasing it from a seller in Japan.

Gibson 1967 ES-335
The serial number is: 05400
It has a non-original hard case

Photo's attached. THANK YOU
Regards, Mike

ANSWER

Hi, Mike--

Here is the Blue Book general info:

ES-335 TD (1958-1982 MFG.)
- double round cutaway semi-hollow bound body, arched maple top, interior maple block runs down the middle of body between tailpiece and endpin, unbound f-holes, raised layered black or tortoiseshell pickguard, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot (originally mfg. 1958-1962) or block (became standard 1962) inlays, tune-o-matic bridge, stop, trapeze, or Bigsby tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl crown/logo inlay, 3-per-side tuners, nickel hardware, 2 covered humbucker PAF pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls (see-through gold bell knobs on early mfg.), 3-position switch, available in various finishes, including Ebony (1974-79, ES-335 TD), Wine Red (1975-79, ES-335 TD), Walnut, Cherry, Natural (1958-1960, rare), Sunburst (1958-1970, and 1974), or Tobacco Sunburst (mfg. 1974 only), 16 in. wide by 1.625 in. deep, 24.75 in. scale, mfg. 1958-1982.

The Pricing Info:

1967-1969
Mint $5,000
Exc.+ $4,000
Exc. $3,200
Avg.+ $2,500
Avg. $2,100
General $1,750

Lynne