Gibson / ES-335TDN / 1968 / Blonde/Natural / Guitar
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This is a bit of a three legged dog but it still barks pretty loud. At first glance it sure looks like an ES-340 but those didn't come out until 1969.
This is a 68 ES-335 with a birch top (not maple) and a maple neck (with a long tenon). I've never seen a 68 like this and I would have argued with the previous owner that its probably just a 340 that was converted to 335 spec. The label is in there but its faded so I can't read it. But then he had the original sales receipt (not a copy) with serial number from Sam Ash in Brooklyn dated 7/20/68. End of argument. It's a 68 with the original hang tag that even says ES-335TDN and the word "birch". There are some mods. It had a misplaced stop tail. Now it has a "Custom Made" plaque covering the bushings and is back to being a trapeze. Feel free to put the stop back on. It just looks funny. The pickups were late 70's T-tops and sounded less than great so I put a Pearly Gates in the bridge and a burstbucker in the neck. Much better, thank you. I'll include the t-tops. It had Schallers and now it has late 60's Klusons. It's a great looker with lots of character and it sounds really good too. I took off the witch hat knobs but they are included. Newer hard case-probably 80's
OK Guitars, USA 
OK Guitars is an online only store in Kent, CT, USA. I ship anywhere If you're looking for a 335/345 or 355 from 1958-1965, I probably have what you're looking for or I know where to find it. I sometimes have later ones that I've taken in trade. I buy and sell more early ES 335s, 345s and 355s than anyone. I also deal in other vintage guitars and amps from the 50's and 60's.
All buyers are given a 48 hour period to try the guitar, inspect the guitar and decide whether to keep the guitar. Buyer will be responsible for the shipping in both directions should you decide to return it. You may return a guitar for any reason at all but only for the first 48 hours. No returns after the approval period has expired. Payment in full is required at time of purchase and guitars will not be shipped until funds have cleared.
