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1959 Gibson ES-335 T – Sunburst
We present an original and early 1959 Gibson ES-335 T in its original Sunburst finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This historical piece is the holy grail of Gibson hollow-body guitars.
Condition
Overall it’s in great condition with some cosmetic wear, nicks and dings. Beautiful finish checking all over the body and neck. The original Sunburst has not faded too much. The original singleline Kluson tuners are in fantastic shape and the tuner buttons are incredibly enough still 100% original to the guitar and works perfectly too. Some buttons shrink and some don’t and these are 100% perfect.
Originality
This ’59 ES-335 T from the golden period of Gibson is all original and 100% complete besides for new frets and nut. No breaks or any repairs. It features a 1-piece mahogany neck and a typical 59′ neck profile. Bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays. The 2x original rare pair of P.A.F “Patent Applied for” humbucking pickups are totally undisturbed and factory stock. The “Patent Applied for” sticker is fully intact and untouched. The pickups sound amazing and are well-balanced.
Early version with 3-ply laminated maple top. FON number inside the body is a “T” – meaning Gibson started to built this guitar in 1958. The oval orange label is clean and intact with the handwritten inscription “ES-335 T” and with the A serial number. This Gibson guitar features long pickguard, Bumble bee cabs, white plastic strap buttons and the fantastic typical 59′ neck profile
Pickups and the electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickups. All original and correct.
Comes with its original Brown Gibson hardshell case with pink lining. Latches and handle are in perfect working order.
Pots Dated | 134844 |
Neck Pickup | 8.01 kOhm |
Bridge Pickup | 8.79 kOhm |
Weight | 3.426 |
Serial Number | A29585 |
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