"If you want to get that airy feel, solid-guitar-like sustain, and the expressive, rich tones unique to vintage PAFs that the ES-335, Gibson’s iconic model, has—yet your hands get tired and it’s hard to play a neck that’s too thick, and you haven’t found a golden-era instrument that gives you everything without sacrificing those delicate picking nuances, then why not look for one?"
Since its debut in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 has charmed many master players, from Clapton to Larry Carlton, and has continued to support legendary performances. Its semi-hollow construction with a center block in the body perfectly combines a rich acoustic quality with direct, immediate response in three dimensions. In particular, examples from the mid-to-late 1960s are special instruments long sought after as the ideal form for performers, blending high playability with a fragrant vintage tone.
This one is a 1960s half-era vintage Gibson that condenses the official beauty and astonishing sonic character it offered. A 1966 Gibson ES-335TDC Cherry, matured to the limit through about 60 years since manufacture. It condenses the ultra-rare specs coveted by vintage Gibson fans and a directly expressive quality.
For pickups, it has the original legendary sticker-numbered PAFs mounted in a two-piece setup. They directly capture the nuances from subtle picking strength and angle, and output a bright, transparent, expansive hum when clean, and an edgy, focused top-end tone when driven.
With a slender neck of about 39.4 mm nut width and a taper that feels easy to handle, this 1-piece mahogany neck boasts stress-free playability that appeals to players with smaller hands, technical chord work, and those who move through positions quickly.
The body and center block, stripped of moisture over roughly 60 years of time, produce an astonishing amount of harmonics and three-dimensional spread the moment a note is struck. While retaining the deep, dark cavity characteristic of vintage instruments, it releases a thick, fragrant sustain. The vintage cherry finish has gained freshness and depth. In keeping with its well-played, real-world wear, it shows a stage-worthy aura.
A genuine 1966 ES-335TDC equipped with sticker-numbered PAFs. "For players looking for a main guitar that balances the high performance of a narrow neck with true vintage PAF tone," and "for players and collectors who want to own a lifetime mono-piece semi-acoustic that faithfully follows the player’s approach"—this is a once-in-a-lifetime instrument you may never encounter again.
The overwhelming sustain and power of the numbered PAFs, which bring out the performer’s overflowing passion as far as it can go. Experience the ultimate ES-335TDC, released from the constraints of roughly 60 years of time.
【SPEC】
BODY:Maple
NECK:1Piece Mahogany
FINGERBOARD:Rosewood
P.U:Numbered PAF×2
WEIGHT:3.55kg
NUTWIDETH:39.4mm
24 3/4' Medium Scale Neck
w/Hardcase (SKB)
※consignment is a sold item, so it is not covered by our store warranty.
※The pickup covers have nickel and chrome mixed in, but after removing the hand rest, it appears to be original.
[Repair / modification history / replacement parts / cosmetic condition, etc.]
※For used/vintage items, this is information based on what we can inspect in our store.
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Person in charge: Matsui
