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2011 Gibson ES-335 Faded/Satin Cherry
Estimated price for orientation: 2 095 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Model: ES-335 Body Color: Red Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String Model Year: 2011 Dexterity: Right-Handed
2011 Gibson ES-335 - Faded/Satin Cherry w/OHSC (and upgrades)Guitar is in very good condition, and plays/sounds absolutely phenomenal. Only reason I am selling is to help fund some restoration projects I have in the works with a few vintage Guild guitars... 1978 S300-D, 1979 S300A-D, and 1996 S-100 Polara.This ES-335 has been intonated and set up to have pretty low action. Everything is stock, with the exception of the upgraded Grover tuning machines, and the clear bell knobs. The pickguard has the normal marks one could expect from regular use. The original vintage Kluson-style tuners will be included, please see photos of them safely stored in the Grover packaging. The original vintage tuners incorporate 2 screws instead of 1 like the Grovers do - so those tiny screw holes are slightly visible just above each of the Grover tuners, but do not affect anything with the guitar's looks or functionality. I will put the original tuners back on and refund $50 if the buyer does not want the Grovers - just ask (basically free shipping).I am a huge Chris Cornell fan, and I have owned both versions of his signature ES-335 guitars - in both the Olive Drab Green, and Black... however, I was not a fan of how delicate those matte finishes are, and ultimately sold them before I had a chance to do any damage to them. I instead opted to purchase this cherry ES-335, which is exactly like the first one Cornell was ever spotted playing (see cover of Guitar World magazine - January 2011)... and then I swapped out a couple of the items that Cornell did with his signature guitars - the clear bell knobs, and the Grover tuners. I chose to stay with the stock Gibson humbuckers, mainly because I personally like them better than the Lollartrons, and I don't think Cornell ever changed them in his cherry one either (although his tech claims it has Lollar "Imperials" installed - which look/sound just like the stock Gibson humbuckers IMO).The clear bell knobs are impossible to find, and the one seller I stumbled upon only had 3 left - so I had to install one clear bell knob with white numbers onto the volume pot for the main bridge humbucker (see photos) - you can hardly tell the difference, and technically helps direct me to the one I use the most anyway. Since I had to buy them in pairs, one extra clear w/white numbers knob will be included.The original Gibson warranty pamphlet/checklist are also included, as is the original hard-shell case that is in near perfect condition. After Googling the topic, I discovered that not all Gibson "Custom Shop" guitars actually come with a hardback COA booklet, and this guitar never had one like my old Les Paul Custom did.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Model: | ES-335 |
| Body Color: | Red | Brand: | Gibson |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Model Year: | 2011 |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
2011 Gibson ES-335 - Faded/Satin Cherry w/OHSC (and upgrades)Guitar is in very good condition, and plays/sounds absolutely phenomenal. Only reason I am selling is to help fund some restoration projects I have in the works with a few vintage Guild guitars... 1978 S300-D, 1979 S300A-D, and 1996 S-100 Polara.This ES-335 has been intonated and set up to have pretty low action. Everything is stock, with the exception of the upgraded Grover tuning machines, and the clear bell knobs. The pickguard has the normal marks one could expect from regular use. The original vintage Kluson-style tuners will be included, please see photos of them safely stored in the Grover packaging. The original vintage tuners incorporate 2 screws instead of 1 like the Grovers do - so those tiny screw holes are slightly visible just above each of the Grover tuners, but do not affect anything with the guitar's looks or functionality. I will put the original tuners back on and refund $50 if the buyer does not want the Grovers - just ask (basically free shipping).I am a huge Chris Cornell fan, and I have owned both versions of his signature ES-335 guitars - in both the Olive Drab Green, and Black... however, I was not a fan of how delicate those matte finishes are, and ultimately sold them before I had a chance to do any damage to them. I instead opted to purchase this cherry ES-335, which is exactly like the first one Cornell was ever spotted playing (see cover of Guitar World magazine - January 2011)... and then I swapped out a couple of the items that Cornell did with his signature guitars - the clear bell knobs, and the Grover tuners. I chose to stay with the stock Gibson humbuckers, mainly because I personally like them better than the Lollartrons, and I don't think Cornell ever changed them in his cherry one either (although his tech claims it has Lollar "Imperials" installed - which look/sound just like the stock Gibson humbuckers IMO).The clear bell knobs are impossible to find, and the one seller I stumbled upon only had 3 left - so I had to install one clear bell knob with white numbers onto the volume pot for the main bridge humbucker (see photos) - you can hardly tell the difference, and technically helps direct me to the one I use the most anyway. Since I had to buy them in pairs, one extra clear w/white numbers knob will be included.The original Gibson warranty pamphlet/checklist are also included, as is the original hard-shell case that is in near perfect condition. After Googling the topic, I discovered that not all Gibson "Custom Shop" guitars actually come with a hardback COA booklet, and this guitar never had one like my old Les Paul Custom did.