Imperial Vintage Guitars
Sell Your Gibson ES-335
Sell Your Gibson ES-335
Top Dollar Paid • Free Appraisal • Trusted for 30+ Years
ES-335 • ES-345 • ES-355
Sell or TradeFree insured shipping nationwide • Same-day offers
Why Choose Imperial Vintage Guitars?
Fair, Competitive Offers
Decades of Gibson expertise—quotes reflect real demand for ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355 models.
Fast & Hassle-Free
Send a few photos and details—get a quick, no-obligation appraisal.
Cash • Consignment • Trade
Instant cash, consignment with visibility, or trade-in credit—your choice.
Single Guitars & Collections
We buy one ES—or entire Gibson collections (cases, parts, amps welcome).
Models We Buy
ES-335
Dot-neck & early block-inlay; stoptail or Bigsby; clean or player-grade welcome.
ES-345
Varitone & stereo wiring (original harness = premium). Sunburst, Cherry, custom colors.
ES-355
Upscale appointments, ebony boards; mono/stereo variations; factory hardware matters.
What Makes an ES-335 Valuable?
- Era & Specs: Late-’50s/’60s dot-neck and early block-inlay 335s are highly sought; factory stoptail vs. Bigsby can affect value.
- Pickups & Electronics: PAFs/Early Patent No. pickups and original harnesses command premiums; Varitone/stereo on 345/355 has its own market.
- Finish & Color: Factory Cherry and Sunburst lead; custom colors (e.g., Pelham Blue) can lift price.
- Originality: Factory plastics, hardware, and finish help; changed bridges/tuners may impact pricing—but player-grade is welcome.
- Neck & Condition: Comfortable ’59–’64 profiles are popular; pro headstock/heel repairs can still sell well with documentation.
- Provenance: Receipts and history meaningfully increase offers.
💡 Refinished or gigged-hard 335? Still valuable—send photos for a free, fair quote.
How It Works
1) Send Photos
Front/back, headstock, f-holes/labels, control cavity, pickups, and serial—clear lighting helps.
2) Get a Free Appraisal
Experts evaluate and send a no-pressure offer quickly.
3) Get Paid Fast
Cash, consignment, or trade-in—whatever fits your plan.
Why the ES-335 Stands Out
From B.B. King and Larry Carlton to Noel Gallagher, the ES-335’s semi-hollow snap and sustain shaped blues, rock, and beyond—great news if you’re selling.
Quick Answers
Do you buy ES-345 and ES-355 as well?
Yes—ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355 are all welcome. Original pickups/electronics (e.g., Varitone/stereo on 345/355) can add value, but tasteful mods or pro repairs can still bring strong offers.
Do mods or refins hurt value?
Originality helps, but quality work can still bring strong offers depending on parts and era.
How fast can I get paid?
Usually within 24–48 hours after we agree on a deal.
Call or Visit Us
Serving Los Angeles, Orange County & San Diego
We buy Gibson ES guitars across Magnolia Park, Toluca Lake, Studio City, Valley Village, Glendale, Pasadena, and the San Fernando Valley; in OC around Old Towne Orange, Tustin, Eastside Costa Mesa, Newport; and in SD around North Park, Clairemont, Hillcrest. Prefer to ship? We provide free insured shipping nationwide with quick, fair offers.
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Selling a whole collection or estate?
We make same-day bulk offers and handle all logistics—local pickup in SoCal or free insured shipping nationwide.
Sell or trade
Tell us about your instrument
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What sellers say
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I traded some gear this weekend and was taken care of by Devin and the owner...couldnt ask for a better experience. They want to earn your business and give you all your options in a no pressure helpful way. Needless to say Ill be back! Great inventory
— Steve M., Burbank · Google review · -
Awesome experience. Tommy knows what he is doing and offered a fair price for my 1966 J45.
— Sean P., Sherman Oaks · Google review · -
This place is why brick and mortar stores still exist. Jarrett is super friendly, very knowledgeable and just a pleasure to talk to. I took my dad’s guitar there to get appraised. I felt like I was getting good honest information from a trusted friend rather than somebody who is just interested in making a quick buck flipping guitars. I would not hesitate to buy or sell a guitar at imperial vintage guitars. They really know their stuff.
— Daniel M., Orange · Google review · -
Had a great experience, making a trade for my dream acoustic at imperial vintage San Diego. Fair, transparent, and smooth transaction. These guys are the real deal music shop you're looking for. Thanks again to Tyler for making things easy and all your knowledge in our deal!
— Nickchamian, San Diego · Google review · -
My 2nd time doing business with Tommy as a seller and a buyer. He's great to deal with.
— Jon R., Sherman Oaks · Google review · -
Just stopped by and sold a couple guitars, great shop, lots of cool guitars. Quick easy sale. Jarret was super friendly. Definitely recommend this shop
— Gabriel R., Orange · Google review ·