Description
Description & Specifications
1966 Gibson ES-335 TDC – Cherry
We present an all original 1966 Gibson ES-335 TDC in its original Cherry finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This Gibson ES-335 is in excellent+ condition with very few nicks, dings, finish checking, or other cosmetic wear. No cracks, breaks, or repairs. The stock “Patent Number” sticker humbuckers are powerful and articulate. The semi-hollow maple body provides the quick attack typical of this tonewood, along with a warm, airy resonance.
Acoustically, the tone is authoritative and clear, and this quality translates well through the pickups. The one-piece mahogany neck features a profile unique to Gibson during this period, starting as a fairly slender C shape at the nut and quickly gaining both depth and shoulder into a fuller neck. The bound rosewood fretboard is fitted with pearloid block inlays.
The original frets are in excellent condition with plenty of life left. The headstock has minor nicks and dings and is fitted with the original Kluson Deluxe double line/double ring tuning machines. All tuners turn smoothly and hold pitch as expected. The orange oval Gibson label features clean text and a serial number matching the stamped number on the back of the headstock. The bridge is the original chrome Gibson Tune-o-Matic. All original knobs, along with the stock pickguard, switch tip, and pickup covers, are present.
It’s 100% original throughout – Just like it left the Kalamazoo factory back in 1966.
The pickups and electronics/wiring remain untouched and fully intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickups. All components are original and correct.
Includes its original hardshell case with black exterior and plush yellow/orange interior. One latch is broken; otherwise, the remaining latches and the handle are in perfect working order.
