Gibson / ES-335 TD / 1965 / Cherry Red / Guitar
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This is a SUPERB vintage original 1965 Gibson ES-335, first year of the trapeze tail piece, finished in desirable cherry red and with original hard case that is 100% original in every way, not a thing changed and includes black, yellow lined case - rare to find a completely un-molested one!
It has been played and there is a wear spot on the back plus some play wear on the back of the neck but nothing too bad. It plays beautifully, sounds like cream and has a very nice, playable, fast action. There are no breaks or repairs anywhere and neck plus headstock are 100%, nothing changed at all.
Original electrics, original pickups (pat number) original solder joints everywhere and all original hardware. Nut width is 41mm and neck is slim-ish (but not too slim like later 68, 69) like you would expect for a 65. Being a 65 it has a typical mixture of nickle and chrome parts, everything is chrome apart from the nickle ABR-1 bridge, tuners and bushes. Serial number is 353913
All original cherry finish is still very bright, un-faded and vibrant - the same shade as a 1964 and does have the usual checking in places. Just think, if this was just a few months older you could add another £10k to the price...
Original black case with the yellow lining is also in good condition and is fully functioning with a band stencil on the front. A very nice guitar at a very reasonable price for a rare all original 1965 ES-335.
ATB Guitars, UK 
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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.
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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.
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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
