Details
A remarkably original one-owner '63 ES-345, and an example without the usual negatives that often plague these models. For starters, the dark cherry red finish is unfaded, as the original owner kept his prize guitar in its case when he wasn't playing it. Another plus is that the Stereo Varitone hasn't been messed with, all the internal wiring is as it was when it left Kalamazoo 60 years ago. That includes patent number humbuckers (one of the stickers is missing the number, the other PU's sticker is complete). And everything else is original as well, including frets, tuners, bridge, stop tailpiece, and even the pickguard, The gold plating on the bridge, tailpiece, and pickup covers is tarnished, there's some lacquer checking to the original finish of course, all reminders that this ES-345TDSV was played and enjoyed, but received exceptional care. Comes with the original black Stone Case Co. hardshell, which is also in exceptional condition.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Binding
White
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Fingerboard
Rosewood
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Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
Slim 60's C
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Pickup type
Original Gibson Patent Number Humbuckers
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Scale length
24.75"
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Top material
Maple
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Total frets
22
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Tuners
Original Kluson
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Year
1963
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
112850
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SKU
GIBES345TDSVCHR-112850
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UPC
120619
