1968 Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Varitone Sunburst
SOLD!
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Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection! We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.
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This ES is a beautifully aged beauty that has retained all of its original parts as well as the original, gold-lined hardshell case.
The guitar has seen some play time, which isn't really a bad thing at all! The original frets received a crown and polish in our shop as we evaluated the guitar and gave it a setup with new 10 gauge strings.
I noticed that the original switch has been messed with a touch while going over the guitar. I can't really say what it is they did, but there appear to be a couple of slices across the threaded body of the switch. You have to zoom in on the pic to see it. The switch works perfectly. Perhaps it had frozen at some point?
The guitar is wired for stereo and does not include a cable. It looks like someone might have tried to start a mono wiring mod, but everything works as it should and all the original pots and patent sticker pickups are there.
The guitar plays with ultra low action and the truss rod was checked to make sure there is room for future neck relief adjustments.
No neck breaks.
The original nut seems to have been slightly shimmed.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 8lb 15.2oz
Top: Maple
Body: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Medium C
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Frets: Original, normal wear
Fret count: 22
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1 9/16"
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 12"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .88"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.1"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: .080"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: .050"
Total length: 42"
Lower bout: 16"
Waist: 9.25"
Upper bout: 11.5"
Body depth/thickness: 1.75"
String gauge: .010-.046
Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge Pickup Brand: Original Gibson Patented
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.60k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: Original Gibson Patented
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.42k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original Floating
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original Kluson Deluxe
Switch: 3 Way toggle, 6 Position Varitone
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: Super Mojo OHSC
Notes:
Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.
All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.