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Full-length view of a dark walnut semi-hollowbody guitar with f-holes, chrome hardware, and a black pickguard, in its open purple-lined case.
01 / 29Full-length view of a dark walnut semi-hollowbody guitar with f-holes, chrome hardware, and a black pickguard, in its open purple-lined case.
The guitar's dark walnut body, with f-holes and a black pickguard, is framed from the neck to the bottom bout, showing four control knobs.
02 / 29The guitar's dark walnut body, with f-holes and a black pickguard, is framed from the neck to the bottom bout, showing four control knobs.
The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a dark walnut finish with prominent wood grain and light binding.
03 / 29The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a dark walnut finish with prominent wood grain and light binding.
The guitar's dark walnut back and neck are shown, with a visible wood grain and light binding around the body.
04 / 29The guitar's dark walnut back and neck are shown, with a visible wood grain and light binding around the body.
Close-up of the black headstock with mother-of-pearl inlays, six cream tuning pegs, and light finish checking.
05 / 29Close-up of the black headstock with mother-of-pearl inlays, six cream tuning pegs, and light finish checking.
The guitar's walnut-finished headstock, viewed from the rear, shows six chrome tuners with cream plastic tulip buttons.
06 / 29The guitar's walnut-finished headstock, viewed from the rear, shows six chrome tuners with cream plastic tulip buttons.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, chrome trapeze tailpiece, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
07 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, chrome trapeze tailpiece, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
Close-up of a dark walnut semi-hollowbody electric guitar, showing the lower bout, black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and part of the fretboard.
08 / 29Close-up of a dark walnut semi-hollowbody electric guitar, showing the lower bout, black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and part of the fretboard.
Close-up of a dark walnut hollow-body guitar with cream binding, showing the lower bout, f-hole, and two chrome humbuckers.
09 / 29Close-up of a dark walnut hollow-body guitar with cream binding, showing the lower bout, f-hole, and two chrome humbuckers.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the dark walnut finish with prominent wood grain, f-hole, and chrome hardware.
10 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the dark walnut finish with prominent wood grain, f-hole, and chrome hardware.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, cream binding, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and endpin jack.
11 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, cream binding, chrome trapeze tailpiece, and endpin jack.
The guitar's dark walnut back and sides are visible, with cream binding and some light surface wear on the body.
12 / 29The guitar's dark walnut back and sides are visible, with cream binding and some light surface wear on the body.
The back of a dark walnut hollow-body guitar, showing the lower bout, cutaway, and neck heel with a strap button.
13 / 29The back of a dark walnut hollow-body guitar, showing the lower bout, cutaway, and neck heel with a strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut back, showing the lower bout, cutaway, and neck heel with a strap button.
14 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut back, showing the lower bout, cutaway, and neck heel with a strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish with visible wood grain and cream binding along the body edge.
15 / 29Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish with visible wood grain and cream binding along the body edge.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and strings, showing a cream binding with a single black dot marker at the 7th fret.
16 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and strings, showing a cream binding with a single black dot marker at the 7th fret.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with block inlays, showing light wear on the frets and cream binding with side dots.
17 / 29Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with block inlays, showing light wear on the frets and cream binding with side dots.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.57 inches.
18 / 29Close-up of the guitar's fretboard with a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.57 inches.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 0.77 inches, with the dark headstock and fretboard blurred in the background.
19 / 29A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut width at 0.77 inches, with the dark headstock and fretboard blurred in the background.
Close-up of a digital caliper measuring the guitar's fretboard, showing the dark wood, rectangular inlays, and binding.
20 / 29Close-up of a digital caliper measuring the guitar's fretboard, showing the dark wood, rectangular inlays, and binding.
Close-up of the nut and first frets, showing a dark rosewood fretboard, cream binding, and a chipped, aged cream nut.
21 / 29Close-up of the nut and first frets, showing a dark rosewood fretboard, cream binding, and a chipped, aged cream nut.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy walnut finish, showing light surface scratches and a small crack in the lacquer near a bright reflection.
22 / 29Close-up of the guitar's glossy walnut finish, showing light surface scratches and a small crack in the lacquer near a bright reflection.
Close-up of a digital scale displaying "7.099" with a cracked screen, next to the dark walnut body binding of the guitar.
23 / 29Close-up of a digital scale displaying "7.099" with a cracked screen, next to the dark walnut body binding of the guitar.
Close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "MODEL ES-335TD" and a "Gibson inc." logo with a guarantee.
24 / 29Close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "MODEL ES-335TD" and a "Gibson inc." logo with a guarantee.
Included accessories: a coiled gray cable, a yellow cloth in plastic, a small white box, a receipt, and a chrome bridge.
25 / 29Included accessories: a coiled gray cable, a yellow cloth in plastic, a small white box, a receipt, and a chrome bridge.
A white cardboard box with a rectangular cutout revealing a dark red "Gibson Genuine Replacement Parts" label.
26 / 29A white cardboard box with a rectangular cutout revealing a dark red "Gibson Genuine Replacement Parts" label.
The guitar is angled to the left, showing the full body and neck, with a glossy walnut finish and chrome hardware.
27 / 29The guitar is angled to the left, showing the full body and neck, with a glossy walnut finish and chrome hardware.
Close-up of the guitar's bridge pickup, showing its tarnished metal cover, exposed pole pieces, and some wear on the walnut finish.
28 / 29Close-up of the guitar's bridge pickup, showing its tarnished metal cover, exposed pole pieces, and some wear on the walnut finish.
Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing the underside of a removed pickup with exposed wiring and a chrome bridge.
29 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing the underside of a removed pickup with exposed wiring and a chrome bridge.

Gibson

1972 Gibson ES-335TD Walnut Finish w/OHSC

$5,995.00

Available

  • Year1972
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1972
Model
Gibson ES-335TD Walnut Finish
Finish
Walnut
Condition
Excellent
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.562
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.77
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Body
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets In Good Playable Condition

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Patent No. T-Top Humbuckers
Tuners
Reproduction Tuners And Custom Made Half-Brass Nut

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1972 Gibson ES-335TD In Walnut Finish

Finish Shows Minimal Cosmetic Play Wear With Some Minor Marks And Light Scratches Visible

Small Hairline Fracture On Back (See Photos)

Truss Rod Cover Engraved With The Name Of Previous Owner

Genuine Gibson Replacement Harmonica Bridge Installed With Original Bill Of Sale From 1975, Original Tune-O-Matic Bridge Included

Semi-Hollow Body With Laminate Maple Construction

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Block Inlays

Original Electronics

Dual Volume / Tone Controls With Black Witch Hat Knobs

Original Trapeze Tailpiece And Pickguard

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case And All Items Shown In Photos

The  1972 Gibson ES-335 is a classic semi-hollow electric guitar that blends warmth, sustain, and versatility. Built with a laminated maple body and a solid center block, it delivers rich resonance while resisting feedback. Featuring dual humbuckers, a slim mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard, the ’72 ES-335 offers smooth playability and a balanced tone that shines in blues, rock, jazz, and soul. With its timeless double-cutaway design and unmistakable Gibson character, it’s a true workhorse from a golden era of electric guitars.

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