Gibson / ES-335 TD / 1959 / Sunburst / Guitar
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PAF pickups, mahogany and maple, the recipe for success? Well this original factory stop tail 1959 Gibson ES-335 TD is surely testament to that and even has a nice mild flame top to boot... No wonder they call these the 'Burst Killer'.
This is a fantastic example. The maple on the top has a subtle flame which combined with the vibrant three-tone sunburst makes for an attractive prospect. Its been well looked after but is defiantly not a closet queen - it has been played and for a very good reason.
There are no breaks or repairs and the well respected dealer who sold this to the last customer thought the neck was just worn however, we suspect there has been a light, clear overspray on the back of the classic '59 profile, medium thick neck.
None of this detracts from this sublime instrument. The aforementioned classic ‘59 carve neck is as comfortable as you’d expect and has a smooth feel to it despite the noticeable wear. Replacement tuners have been fitted as the originals probably shrunk but no extra holes have bene involved.
Internally, all is correct, unaltered and includes a nice pair of classic, un opened and unmolested PAF pickups with health readings in the low 8k ranges. Externally all is also correct with original or correct hardware and plastics aside from the four screws on the neck pickup ring which are slot heads.
This guitar comes with 4 latch Lifton brown and pink hard case which like the guitar, is in excellent but used condition.
It is a superb player on its newer frets and nut. Whoever did the refret did a really nice job and if you are looking for a player you will not be disappointed.
Unplugged there is plenty of volume with a full tone that you won’t want to put down. Plugged in this fullness translates into a wonderful sustain and the PAF pickups that compliment these fundamental attributes.
There is a reason we seek out guitars from specific years as more often than not these guitars hold a certain magic that cannot be replicated. This 1959 Gibson ES-335 is juts that kind of guitar. Looks stunning and plays so wonderfully with a tone that’s to die for. What more do you want?
ATB Guitars, UK 
Hello we’re ATB Guitars.
We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.
Payment and p/x:
All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc.
Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.
Postage and shipping:
We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:
UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275
