Gibson ES-335 TDC 1970

by P.J. ODonnell
(Clovis, CA. USA)

Serial #958398 Cherry Finish Mid to late 60's model I believe. Very good condition, no major dings or scratches. Guitar has not been modified. Serial number stamped on back of head and also on label visible through F hole. Standard Gibson leather case.

ANSWER

Hi, P.J.--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Kalamazoo or Nashville Plant , USA
approximately 1970.

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 "C" stands for Cherry Finish.)


The pricing info:

1970-1976
Mint $3,500
Exc.+ $3,000
Exc. $2,600
Avg.+ $2,300
Avg. $2,000
General $1,750

Lynne

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