Gibson Custom ES-335

by Russell
(Ukiah, ca)

I was curious to fine out what my guitar is valued at, I am not sure of the year but the serial # is A-97118. I bought it used about 6-7 years ago and the guy I bought it from said it was a special order Chet Atkins orange, they had to get permission from Chet Atkins when they made it because it was a color he was using on a different model with his name on it. It is in excellent condition but not mint. To me, this is the best looking guitar I have ever seen.

ANSWER

Hi, Russell--

Gibson serial numbers can be undependable. The serial number came up "unrecognized".

The guitar looks like a ES-335 ESDT--manufacured between 1982 and the present. The identifying characteristics are the dots on the neck and the tune-o-matic bridge.

The "Custom" model has no F holes.

Here are Blue Book prices for the most likely years:

1982-1997
Mint $2,500
Exc.+ $2,000
Exc. $1,650
Avg.+ $1,350
Avg. $1,100
General $950

It IS a very beautiful guitar!

Lynne