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Full-length view of a sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar with gold hardware, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case.
01 / 29Full-length view of a sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar with gold hardware, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case.
Full front view of a sunburst semi-hollowbody electric guitar with gold hardware, f-holes, and six black control knobs.
02 / 29Full front view of a sunburst semi-hollowbody electric guitar with gold hardware, f-holes, and six black control knobs.
The guitar's sunburst back and neck are visible, with six gold tuners and cream buttons, resting in an open, orange-lined hard case.
03 / 29The guitar's sunburst back and neck are visible, with six gold tuners and cream buttons, resting in an open, orange-lined hard case.
Full rear view of the sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, showing the dark brown edges fading to a lighter brown center.
04 / 29Full rear view of the sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, showing the dark brown edges fading to a lighter brown center.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuning pegs and cream buttons, showing a gold crown inlay and "STEREO" on the truss rod cover.
05 / 29Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuning pegs and cream buttons, showing a gold crown inlay and "STEREO" on the truss rod cover.
The back of a dark brown headstock with six gold tuners and cream plastic buttons, showing light wear.
06 / 29The back of a dark brown headstock with six gold tuners and cream plastic buttons, showing light wear.
Upper body of a sunburst semi-hollow guitar, showing gold hardware, f-hole, and cream binding with some wear.
07 / 29Upper body of a sunburst semi-hollow guitar, showing gold hardware, f-hole, and cream binding with some wear.
The sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, angled left, shows gold hardware, black knobs, and a cream binding with some finish wear.
08 / 29The sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, angled left, shows gold hardware, black knobs, and a cream binding with some finish wear.
Close-up of the sunburst semi-hollowbody's lower bout, showing gold hardware, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
09 / 29Close-up of the sunburst semi-hollowbody's lower bout, showing gold hardware, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
Sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, angled from above, showing the body, pickguard, gold hardware, and lower fretboard.
10 / 29Sunburst semi-hollowbody guitar, angled from above, showing the body, pickguard, gold hardware, and lower fretboard.
The guitar's sunburst back, with a dark brown edge fading to amber, shows light wear and a strap button near the lower bout.
11 / 29The guitar's sunburst back, with a dark brown edge fading to amber, shows light wear and a strap button near the lower bout.
The guitar's sunburst back, with visible wear and checking, shows a strap button on the upper horn and another on the lower bout.
12 / 29The guitar's sunburst back, with visible wear and checking, shows a strap button on the upper horn and another on the lower bout.
The guitar's sunburst back, with a dark brown edge fading to amber, shows light wear and a gold strap button near the neck heel.
13 / 29The guitar's sunburst back, with a dark brown edge fading to amber, shows light wear and a gold strap button near the neck heel.
The guitar's sunburst back, with a bright center fading to dark edges, shows some light wear and a strap button near the neck joint.
14 / 29The guitar's sunburst back, with a bright center fading to dark edges, shows some light wear and a strap button near the neck joint.
A close-up of the guitar's orange interior label, showing handwritten "ES 345 TDC" and "916840" on a faded, textured surface.
15 / 29A close-up of the guitar's orange interior label, showing handwritten "ES 345 TDC" and "916840" on a faded, textured surface.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body binding and a worn chrome strap button with a gold center and visible screw.
16 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body binding and a worn chrome strap button with a gold center and visible screw.
Close-up of the sunburst body's f-hole, showing the dark brown top, amber bottom, and a small chip on the f-hole's edge.
17 / 29Close-up of the sunburst body's f-hole, showing the dark brown top, amber bottom, and a small chip on the f-hole's edge.
Close-up of the sunburst body and black pickguard, showing a cream switch tip, a black control knob, and pickguard wear.
18 / 29Close-up of the sunburst body and black pickguard, showing a cream switch tip, a black control knob, and pickguard wear.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, silver frets, and four strings visible.
19 / 29Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, silver frets, and four strings visible.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing the nut, frets, strings, and a side dot marker.
20 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing the nut, frets, strings, and a side dot marker.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing three side dots and trapezoid inlays with visible fret wear.
21 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing three side dots and trapezoid inlays with visible fret wear.
A digital fret rocker measures the dark rosewood fretboard with parallelogram inlays and light wear on the frets.
22 / 29A digital fret rocker measures the dark rosewood fretboard with parallelogram inlays and light wear on the frets.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck and cream binding, showing "0.74" on its black display.
23 / 29A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark brown neck and cream binding, showing "0.74" on its black display.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, displaying 0.89mm, with the dark sunburst body visible.
24 / 29A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, displaying 0.89mm, with the dark sunburst body visible.
A close-up of a black digital scale showing "8 LB 2 OZ" with the guitar's dark sunburst body and binding visible at the top.
25 / 29A close-up of a black digital scale showing "8 LB 2 OZ" with the guitar's dark sunburst body and binding visible at the top.
Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing its metal baseplate, braided wire, mounting bracket, and worn label.
26 / 29Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing its metal baseplate, braided wire, mounting bracket, and worn label.
Close-up of the guitar's interior, revealing red paint, exposed wood, and wiring, with a pickup and bridge visible.
27 / 29Close-up of the guitar's interior, revealing red paint, exposed wood, and wiring, with a pickup and bridge visible.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a worn, reddish-brown interior with exposed wiring and a partial label.
28 / 29Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a worn, reddish-brown interior with exposed wiring and a partial label.
Close-up of the pickup's underside, showing the silver baseplate, braided wire, and a "PATENT NO." sticker with wear.
29 / 29Close-up of the pickup's underside, showing the silver baseplate, braided wire, and a "PATENT NO." sticker with wear.

Gibson

1968 Gibson ES-345TDC Stereo Sunburst Refin Semi-Hollowbody w/OHSC

$6,795.00

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  • Year1968
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1968
Model
Gibson ES-345TDC Stereo Sunburst Refin Semi-Hollowbody
Finish
Sunburst
Condition
Good
Originality
refin
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.46
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.74
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.89
Weight
8lbs 2oz

Construction

Body
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
Frets Are Low, But In Playable Condition (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Two Original Gibson Pat. No. Humbucking Pickups, Covers Have Been Previously Removed And Reinstalled (As Shown)
Tuners
Updated Gold Kluson Double-Line Double-Ring 3x3 Tuning Machines

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1968 Gibson ES-345TDC Stereo Sunburst Refin Semi-Hollowbody w/OHSC

Made In Kalamzoo, MI, USA

Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Checking And Scratches (As Shown)

Double-Bound Semi-Hollow Maple Body Has Been Professionally Refinished In Nitrocellulose Sunburst Finish

Original Varitone

Replaced Tone Pots

Original Stereo Wiring

Original Gold ABR-1 Bridge With Nylon Saddles

Professional Conversion To Stop-Bar Tailpiece, Original Trapeze Screw Holes Have Been Filled (See Photos)

Original Black 4-Ply Small Pickguard

Original Strap Buttons

Solid Mahogany Neck With Bound Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

Parallelogram Inlays

Guitar Has Previously Been Refretted, Fretboard And Binding Show Some Filemarks (See Photos)

Updated Nut

Neck And Headstock Have Been Professionally Refinished (As Shown)

Serial Number Is Faint, But Visible (See Photos)

A classic vintage Gibson with timeless style and exceptional character, this 1968 ES-345TDC offers the look, feel, and tone that have made these semi-hollow guitars a favorite among players and collectors alike. Professionally refinished and thoughtfully updated for reliable performance while retaining many desirable original components, it delivers warm, articulate humbucker tones with the versatility of its original Varitone circuit. 

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