Gibson / ES-335 TDC / 1969 / Cherry Red / Guitar For Sale
1969 Gibson ES-335 TDC, in very good + condition. Serial: 540752. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz / 3.4 kg. This is an all-original, gorgeous example of a Gibson ES-335. It comes with the original case and includes 3-months warranty and a 14-day returns policy.
The body features a beautiful cherry red finish stain and the cream binding is in very good shape front and back. There's light play-wear to the body finish, including some small dings here and there and scuffs/scrapes along the bottom edge near the end pin, but overall it's in great condition. The back of the neck has more play wear including small dings and scuffs. The headstock has a few bumps and scrapes mainly around the top edge but nothing major. There are no breaks/cracks or repairs and everything remains structurally sound. The frets are in excellent condition having been cleaned and dressed in our workshop. All hardware & electronics are in excellent working order and the metalwork is still shiny.
The instrument's features are typical for 1968-9 with chrome-plated hardware including the Tune-O-Matic bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and two Gibson humbucking pickups with patent number stickers. Gibson we soon to add the volute on the rear of the neck, this example does not.
This guitar has been fully checked over & set up in our workshop and is an all-round excellent sounding and playing guitar. The playability is excellent with low action allowing for very smooth movement around the fretboard. It has a big rich tone both plugged in and acoustically. Nut width: 40 mm. Depth at 1st fret: 21 mm. The pots are all correct CTS 500K with untouched solder and where dates are visible are stamped 137 6833.
- Laminated maple hollow-body
- Bound rosewood fretboard with block-marker inlays
- Original trapeze tailpiece
- Gibson ABR-1 "Tune-o-matic" adjustable bridge
- 2x orig. Gibson "Pat.-Nr. Decal" pickups
- Orig. electronics - untouched solder joints
- 2x "black-beauty" capacitors
- 6x Kluson double-ring tuners
- Chrome hardware
Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars Ltd, UK 
Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars has established a name as the best place to shop for vintage basses in the UK. We're also getting a name for ourselves stocking fine vintage 6 string electric & acoustic guitars. All instruments are thoroughly checked over and set up before sale. We offer free setups for the first year after purchase.
As a reputable and knowledgeable dealer, we offer the complete variety of brands, including Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Music Man, Hofner, and Vox. Vintage bass guitars with a high degree of character and investment value are our specialty. We work with musicians, collectors and dealers around the globe, and offer quick delivery worldwide.
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If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as much information about the bass guitar you're interested in as I can, and if you require more high resolution photos dont hesitate to ask.
You can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the Bass guitars out first. I will consider part exchange, if it makes your desired bass a little easier to afford.
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Returns
Merchandise is sold as is. Please ask all questions, view all pictures etc, before purchasing. We do not negotiate price after the sale. No exceptions. Just the same, if you find out that the guitar or gear doesn’t work for you, you can return it within 48 hours. Please call or email for return authorization before shipping any merchandise back. Returned merchandise must be shipped fully insured at the customer’s cost and in it’s original condition. Upon receipt of the merchandise, a refund (less shipping and any other applicable fees) will be issued within 48 hours, subject to a 5% restocking fee. The restocking fees will be waived if the instrument is damaged. ALL dealers will be charged restocking fee on returns for any reason due the the common practice of reselling. Special orders are not returnable. Amplification sent overseas is not returnable under any circumstaces unless damaged upon arrival.
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