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Full-length view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with f-holes, black pickguard, chrome hardware, and four black control knobs, resting in its open, red-lined case.
01 / 29Full-length view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with f-holes, black pickguard, chrome hardware, and four black control knobs, resting in its open, red-lined case.
Full-front view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with f-holes, two humbuckers, a black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
02 / 29Full-front view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with f-holes, two humbuckers, a black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
Full rear view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with a dark neck, six cream tuners, and a few scratches on the body.
03 / 29Full rear view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with a dark neck, six cream tuners, and a few scratches on the body.
Full back view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with cream binding, showing light wear and scratches on the body.
04 / 29Full back view of a cherry semi-hollow guitar with cream binding, showing light wear and scratches on the body.
Close-up of the black headstock with six cream tuning pegs, showing finish wear and a light green crown inlay.
05 / 29Close-up of the black headstock with six cream tuning pegs, showing finish wear and a light green crown inlay.
Rear view of the cherry headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with visible wear and light scratching.
06 / 29Rear view of the cherry headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs and chrome tuners with visible wear and light scratching.
Cherry red semi-hollow guitar, angled view of body and fretboard, with two humbuckers, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
07 / 29Cherry red semi-hollow guitar, angled view of body and fretboard, with two humbuckers, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
The cherry red semi-hollow guitar body, with f-holes and cream binding, shows two chrome humbuckers and four black control knobs.
08 / 29The cherry red semi-hollow guitar body, with f-holes and cream binding, shows two chrome humbuckers and four black control knobs.
Close-up of the cherry red semi-hollow body, showing two chrome humbuckers, black pickguard, four black control knobs, and f-holes.
09 / 29Close-up of the cherry red semi-hollow body, showing two chrome humbuckers, black pickguard, four black control knobs, and f-holes.
Cherry red semi-hollow guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two humbuckers, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
10 / 29Cherry red semi-hollow guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two humbuckers, black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
The back of the cherry red semi-hollow guitar shows visible finish wear and scratches, with a light cream binding around the body.
11 / 29The back of the cherry red semi-hollow guitar shows visible finish wear and scratches, with a light cream binding around the body.
The guitar's cherry red back, with cream binding, shows light wear and a few scratches on its semi-hollow body.
12 / 29The guitar's cherry red back, with cream binding, shows light wear and a few scratches on its semi-hollow body.
The guitar's cherry red back, showing wood grain and binding, has a visible scratch pattern near the upper bout.
13 / 29The guitar's cherry red back, showing wood grain and binding, has a visible scratch pattern near the upper bout.
The back of a cherry red semi-hollow guitar, showing a worn finish with scratches and binding along the edges.
14 / 29The back of a cherry red semi-hollow guitar, showing a worn finish with scratches and binding along the edges.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with two mother-of-pearl block inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
15 / 29Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with two mother-of-pearl block inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the cherry red semi-hollow body, showing wood grain, binding, an f-hole, and part of a chrome humbucker pickup.
16 / 29Close-up of the cherry red semi-hollow body, showing wood grain, binding, an f-hole, and part of a chrome humbucker pickup.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, tune-o-matic bridge, and a volume knob.
17 / 29Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, tune-o-matic bridge, and a volume knob.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the interior label with "ES 335 TDC" and serial number 624506 visible through the f-hole.
18 / 29Close-up of the guitar's cherry red body, showing the interior label with "ES 335 TDC" and serial number 624506 visible through the f-hole.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the chrome bridge, pickup cover, and black pickguard with cream binding, all with visible wear.
19 / 29Close-up of the cherry red body, showing the chrome bridge, pickup cover, and black pickguard with cream binding, all with visible wear.
The cherry-finished guitar body's upper bout shows extensive surface scratches and a few small dings, with cream binding along the edge.
20 / 29The cherry-finished guitar body's upper bout shows extensive surface scratches and a few small dings, with cream binding along the edge.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing a patch of finish wear and light scratches in the center.
21 / 29Close-up of the cherry red body, showing a patch of finish wear and light scratches in the center.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red back, showing light scratches and a subtle wood grain, with a cream binding along the curved edge.
22 / 29Close-up of the guitar's cherry red back, showing light scratches and a subtle wood grain, with a cream binding along the curved edge.
Close-up of the cherry red body, showing heavy scratching and wear on the glossy finish, with wood grain visible beneath.
23 / 29Close-up of the cherry red body, showing heavy scratching and wear on the glossy finish, with wood grain visible beneath.
A digital scale displays "7.11" lbs, with the lower bout of a cherry red semi-hollow guitar visible in the bottom right corner.
24 / 29A digital scale displays "7.11" lbs, with the lower bout of a cherry red semi-hollow guitar visible in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.61.
25 / 29Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard with trapezoid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the nut width at 1.61.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard with rectangular inlays, displaying "0.82" on its screen.
26 / 29A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard with rectangular inlays, displaying "0.82" on its screen.
A digital caliper measuring the cherry guitar's fretboard, showing block inlays and a chrome pickup.
27 / 29A digital caliper measuring the cherry guitar's fretboard, showing block inlays and a chrome pickup.
A close-up of the cherry semi-hollow body and dark fretboard with block inlays, with a multimeter showing 7.58 kΩ.
28 / 29A close-up of the cherry semi-hollow body and dark fretboard with block inlays, with a multimeter showing 7.58 kΩ.
Close-up of the cherry semi-hollow guitar body, showing the bridge pickup, black pickguard, and a multimeter reading 7.15 kΩ.
29 / 29Close-up of the cherry semi-hollow guitar body, showing the bridge pickup, black pickguard, and a multimeter reading 7.15 kΩ.

Gibson

c. 1974 Gibson ES-335TDC Cherry Semi-Hollow w/OHSC

$3,995.00

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Description

c. 1974 Gibson ES-335TDC Cherry Semi-Hollow w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Playwear And Finish Checking Visible Throughout, Notably Belt Wear On Back Of Body And Some Wear Near Input Jack (See Photos)

Located At IVG Orange

Evidence Of A GK Pickup Evident Near Input Jack And Small Hole Near Bridge Pickup

Original Had A Trapeze Tailpiece, Holes Filled, Stoptail Added

Maple Body With Solid Maple Center Block

Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Block Inlays

Nut Width 1.61"

Original Pat No. Humbucker Pickups

Black Witch Hat Knobs

Gibson Deluxe Kludson Tuners

Weighs 7lbs 11oz

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.82", At 12th Fret 0.96"

Neck Pickup Measures 7.58k

Bridge Pickup Measures 7.15k

Comes With Original Hardshell Case

 

The c.1974 Gibson ES-335TDC in classic Cherry is a fantastic example of a vintage Gibson semi-hollow, delivering the warm, articulate tone and sustain that made the ES-335 a legendary instrument. With its laminated maple body, solid center block, mahogany neck, dual Gibson humbuckers, and unmistakable '70s styling, this ES-335TDC is equally suited for blues, rock, jazz, and beyond. A highly desirable vintage Gibson with plenty of character and collectible appeal, complete with its Original Hardshell Case.

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