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Gibson Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1960 ES-335TD • SN: A00021

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Channel: Wildwood Guitars · 2011 · Music

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In the late 1950s, Gibson was boldly pushing the envelope on electric guitar design. The effort resulted in several models that were just too far ahead of their time to sink in with players of the day—the Flying V and Explorer being cases in point — and were gone from the catalogue by 1960. The ES-335 however was an instant classic, embraced by blues, rock, country and jazz players the world over. By 1960, this model was really hitting its stride though it was certainly a year of transition for the iconic model. In the beginning of 1960, the ES-335TDs were built to the same specs as the 1959 versions and were offered in only Natural and Sunburst finishes. By about midyear, neck specs began to change to a thinner and more elliptical feel and ultimately, production of the Natural ES-335TD would cease and the Cherry finish would take its place in the latter part of the year. It is this later version that many argue the 1960 ES-335TD’s features had settled into their optimum form. With a fast new neck profile, striking new “insert” or “reflector” tone and volume knobs, the ES-335TD still retained early-spec details such as the dot fingerboard inlays, a kind of “Mickey Mouse” double cutaway profile, full-length maple centerblock, and nickel-plated hardware that players have long seen as indicative of the model’s zenith. 

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Serial Number: A00021
Brand: Gibson Custom
Model: 50th Anniversary ES-335TD Reissue Limited
Year: 1960
Finish: Gloss
Weight: 7.82 lbs.
Top Wood: Plain Maple
Body Wood: Plain Maple
Binding: Single-Ply Cream on Top and Back
Neck Wood: 1-Piece Mahogany with Long Tenon
Neck Binding: Single-Ply Thin Cream
Neck Shape: 1960 Slim Taper
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Width at Nut: 1-11/16"
Pickups: 2 '57 Classic Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch
Hardware : Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuners: Double Band Vintage
Headstock: Holly Headstock Veneer
Case: Custom Shop
COA: Yes

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