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1967 Gibson ES-335 - RARE Sparkling Burgundy Finish - Closet Find, ALL ORIGINAL!
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Description Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Exact Year: 1967 Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String Model: ES-335 Body Type: Semi-Hollow Body Color: Sparkling Burgundy Dexterity: Right-Handed Items Included: Case
Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. of Nashville presents … 1967 Gibson ES-335 in Sparkling Burgundy
w/ Original Black Gibson Hardshell CaseALL ORIGINAL and UNCIRCULATED!
A True Closet Find!!!Arguably one of the FINEST ES-335s
on the market today!Plays and Sounds As Good As It LOOKS!!!
Call (888) 407-2717 or (615) 613-1389 for more info Please scroll down to see all 53 HD photos! Blues Vintage Guitars Inc., one of Nashville, Tennessee's premier buyers and sellers and vintage and newer high-end guitars, is very proud to offer this incredible vintage 1967 Gibson ES-335 semi-hollowbody guitar in pristine condition, and with a magnificent Sparkling Burgundy finish - which happens to be one of Gibson's RAREST and most beautiful finishes of all-time!
This was a true "closet find." This gorgeous ES-335 from 1967 is an uncirculated, one-owner guitar, and it was purchased directly from the guitar's original owner. In fact, this is the second ES-335 purchased by the original owner. He initially purchased a 1966 ES-335 with a Vintage Sunburst finish, and liked it so much that one year later he went back to the same music store in Tennessee and purchased this one. The other one - the 1966 ES-335 in Vintage Sunburst - is available exclusively in one of our other eBay auctions, and also thru our store, Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc., in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee.
This amazing ES-335 has been played, but it also has been very well maintained. For starters, we don't believe the guitar has ever been taken apart. We also don't think it's ever had any work done to it. It appears to be 100% original, with an absolutely gorgeous original finish, original black Gibson hardshell case, ORIGINAL EVERYTHING!!!Upon inspecting this beautiful guitar for the very first time, we found it needed NOTHING but a simple setup and a slight and very light cleaning. It is quite obvious the guitar's only owner kept it in a humidity controlled environment. Even the original case is in EXCELLENT shape for its age, though it does have a few nicks and dings, and frayed edges. However, it is completely intact. All hinges, latches and handle are intact and operable.
Seriously folks, this is arguably one of the nicest mid-1960s Gibson ES-335 guitars on the market today ... ESPECIALLY WITH THIS FINISH! It is in absolutely stunning condition, and there is nothing wrong with the guitar. It needs absolutely NOTHING! As stated above, we simply gave it a very light cleaning and general setup. The guitar plays and sounds as nice as it looks. Pictures simply do not do it justice. This is a guitar that needs to be played to be fully appreciated. Please take a close look at all 53 pictures below ... they tell the full story.Everything on this beautiful Gibson ES-335 checks out. There is nothing about it that would give anyone any doubt whatsoever as to what it is. All electronics, pickups, tuners, nut, pickguard, every screw, bridge saddle, EVERYTHING, is completely 100% original to this guitar as it was the day it left the Gibson factory in 1967.
One thing we'd like to point out is that the guitar appears to have originally been finished with Gibson's more common Cherry finish. But as was the case with most custom color orders during the 1960s (Sparkling Burgundy was available ONLY in 1966. 1967 and 1968), Gibson took an ES-335 already painted with a Cherry finish and simply repainted it with the Sparkling Burgundy finish that had been custom ordered. One indicator is that the original label inside the guitar is stamped "ES-335 TDC", with the "C" designating a Cherry finish. The second indicator is it appears that you can see the Cherry finish under the also original Sparkling Burgundy finish in two or three of the guitar's very light finish dings. Take a closer look at the pictures below and you'll see what we're talking about. Please note, however, that this was a common practice at Gibson in the 1960s, just as it was at many of the other major guitar manufacturers during this time. In fact, the factory workers at Fender Guitars were notorious for doing this. Just they did many, many times at Fender Guitars, when an order arrived for a custom color, the workers at Gibson would take one of the guitars already finished and waiting to be shipped out and simply spray the new custom-ordered finish over the finish already on the guitar. Again, this was common practice and takes NOTHING away from the overall condition and/or value of this magnificent instrument. In fact, it just adds to its "vintage" and very "cool" vibe!
The guitar itself has some very light finish checking (barely noticeable), and a few very, very light nicks and/or dings. We have tried our best to show everything in the pictures below. Simply stated, the Sparking Burgundy finish on this ES-335 is just magnificent, as much as it is RARE. It doesn't get much better than this!!!
Again, please take a good, close look at all 53 high resolution pictures below and don't hesitate to contact us directly (phone call is preferred) with any questions, concerns or corrections. Also, if you’d prefer to purchase it directly through our store please use one of the phone numbers located at the top of this description. We accept all forms of payment, including all major credit cards and bank wire transfers.Also, if you'd like to learn more about us, please Google “Blues Vintage Guitars” and visit our company’s web site and Facebook page. Please “LIKE” our Facebook page to receive all of our acquisition updates, as well as relevant guitar news from around the world. Thanks for looking, and good luck! Click on any photo for a large, high-resolution picture
Payment & Shipping … Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, prides itself on offering the world’s most desired and sought after musical instruments and gear. Every instrument, amp or piece of gear is sold on a “first come, first served” basis. Unfortunately, we cannot “hold” anything for anyone. However, we do offer short-term layaway plans, but only on a case-by-case basis. Please call us directly for more details. Also note that this item is offered for sale through our Nashville office/showroom. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time without notice if the item should become unavailable for sale. Shipping Charges NOTE: The shipping charges listed below are approximate
and always subject to change depending on your exact location. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR AN ACCURATE SHIPPING QUOTE! Also, the cost of insurance affects the overall cost of shipping. Most of the USA - $95
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii or Alaska: $125
Canada: $175
Worldwide: $250
(except South America, New Zealand, Australia, and some South Pacific destinations)
Australia, South America, New Zealand, and some South Pacific destinations: $375+ WE DO NOT SHIP TO: Africa, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, South, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Estonia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Vatican City State, Middle East, Bermuda, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and Western Samoa. Please note that our shipping charges also include a small fee for shipping materials (boxes, peanuts, bubble wrap, etc.) as well as our time to carefully pack the items to minimize any chance of damage while enroute to their final destinations. Again, please read our feedback … WE DO NOT SKIMP ON THE SHIPPING! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS are responsible for all Customs & Duty taxes,
and we cannot mark the item as a “Gift.” Also, shipping charges are not the same to every WORLDWIDE destination. For example, shipping to some parts of Europe, and many parts of Central and South America from the USA are very expensive. Same goes for Australia, New Zealand, Asia and other destinations in the South Pacific. Therefore, if you live in Europe, Central or South America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, or some other far reaching destination in the South Pacific PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO PLACING A BID TO CONFIRM SHIPPING COSTS. If you do not contact us before placing a bid we reserve the right to cancel your bid without any warning. Details … Please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-615-613-1389 or 1-888-407-2717, or email us with any questions. We would be happy to answer any and all questions, and we can also provide additional pictures … all you have to do is ask! Also, PLEASE ask any and all questions BEFORE placing a bid, as your bid is considered a binding contract and will be treated as such should you change your mind for no apparent or worthwhile reason. That said, we’re pretty reasonable people so don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, etc. Please take the time and check out our feedback to see what other people who’ve purchased musical instruments from us think about their purchase and our service. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS INSTRUMENT OR TRANSACTION! You are dealing with a very honest company that likes to make friends, not enemies. What we describe is what you get! And please check out our other auctions … We’ve always got some great, rare musical instruments up for auction, including RARE Gibson, Fender, PRS, Guild, Gretsch, Epiphone and Martin model guitars, along with tons of other very cool musical gear and memorabilia. Refund Policy … Any item or merchandise you may wish to return must be returned to us in its original packaging within seven (7) days of your receipt of it. That said, please note that we try to be very fair and accurate with all of our auctions and descriptions. Therefore we ask that you please take the time and read each auction and bid with very careful consideration. If any of the information we provide is incorrect, or the item or merchandise itself is grossly misrepresented, you will receive a refund, but only for the actual cost of the item or merchandise. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable, and there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. On any refund there is also a 15% restocking fee on each item. The 15% fee is based on the actual selling price, not including shipping. Again, there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. PLEASE NOTE that no money will be refunded unless we are contacted by a credit card company (in cases involving lost or stolen credit cards) or the item or merchandise is returned to us intact and in the condition it left us. And please remember, we ask that you kindly email us BEFORE leaving negative feedback. If there is a problem, we promise to work with you to resolve the problem. We have – and always will be – extremely fair, and will always try to work out any problems with our reasonable customers. Negative feedback does not go away and should only be left as a last resort! We ALWAYS work hard to strive for positive feedback, and our aim as people and a business is to make friends, not enemies. We sincerely promise that we will make every attempt possible to resolve any issue if we have made a mistake. (It happens). But please do not assume that a mistake is intentional, because we can assure you that it is not. And please let us know how our service can be better! BID WITH CONFIDENCE. Thank you and good luck!
Description
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Exact Year: | 1967 |
| Brand: | Gibson | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model: | ES-335 | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Body Color: | Sparkling Burgundy | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Items Included: | Case |
Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. of Nashville presents … 1967 Gibson ES-335 in Sparkling Burgundy
w/ Original Black Gibson Hardshell CaseALL ORIGINAL and UNCIRCULATED!
A True Closet Find!!!Arguably one of the FINEST ES-335s
on the market today!Plays and Sounds As Good As It LOOKS!!!
Call (888) 407-2717 or (615) 613-1389 for more info Please scroll down to see all 53 HD photos! Blues Vintage Guitars Inc., one of Nashville, Tennessee's premier buyers and sellers and vintage and newer high-end guitars, is very proud to offer this incredible vintage 1967 Gibson ES-335 semi-hollowbody guitar in pristine condition, and with a magnificent Sparkling Burgundy finish - which happens to be one of Gibson's RAREST and most beautiful finishes of all-time!
This was a true "closet find." This gorgeous ES-335 from 1967 is an uncirculated, one-owner guitar, and it was purchased directly from the guitar's original owner. In fact, this is the second ES-335 purchased by the original owner. He initially purchased a 1966 ES-335 with a Vintage Sunburst finish, and liked it so much that one year later he went back to the same music store in Tennessee and purchased this one. The other one - the 1966 ES-335 in Vintage Sunburst - is available exclusively in one of our other eBay auctions, and also thru our store, Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc., in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee.
This amazing ES-335 has been played, but it also has been very well maintained. For starters, we don't believe the guitar has ever been taken apart. We also don't think it's ever had any work done to it. It appears to be 100% original, with an absolutely gorgeous original finish, original black Gibson hardshell case, ORIGINAL EVERYTHING!!!Upon inspecting this beautiful guitar for the very first time, we found it needed NOTHING but a simple setup and a slight and very light cleaning. It is quite obvious the guitar's only owner kept it in a humidity controlled environment. Even the original case is in EXCELLENT shape for its age, though it does have a few nicks and dings, and frayed edges. However, it is completely intact. All hinges, latches and handle are intact and operable.
Seriously folks, this is arguably one of the nicest mid-1960s Gibson ES-335 guitars on the market today ... ESPECIALLY WITH THIS FINISH! It is in absolutely stunning condition, and there is nothing wrong with the guitar. It needs absolutely NOTHING! As stated above, we simply gave it a very light cleaning and general setup. The guitar plays and sounds as nice as it looks. Pictures simply do not do it justice. This is a guitar that needs to be played to be fully appreciated. Please take a close look at all 53 pictures below ... they tell the full story.Everything on this beautiful Gibson ES-335 checks out. There is nothing about it that would give anyone any doubt whatsoever as to what it is. All electronics, pickups, tuners, nut, pickguard, every screw, bridge saddle, EVERYTHING, is completely 100% original to this guitar as it was the day it left the Gibson factory in 1967.
One thing we'd like to point out is that the guitar appears to have originally been finished with Gibson's more common Cherry finish. But as was the case with most custom color orders during the 1960s (Sparkling Burgundy was available ONLY in 1966. 1967 and 1968), Gibson took an ES-335 already painted with a Cherry finish and simply repainted it with the Sparkling Burgundy finish that had been custom ordered. One indicator is that the original label inside the guitar is stamped "ES-335 TDC", with the "C" designating a Cherry finish. The second indicator is it appears that you can see the Cherry finish under the also original Sparkling Burgundy finish in two or three of the guitar's very light finish dings. Take a closer look at the pictures below and you'll see what we're talking about. Please note, however, that this was a common practice at Gibson in the 1960s, just as it was at many of the other major guitar manufacturers during this time. In fact, the factory workers at Fender Guitars were notorious for doing this. Just they did many, many times at Fender Guitars, when an order arrived for a custom color, the workers at Gibson would take one of the guitars already finished and waiting to be shipped out and simply spray the new custom-ordered finish over the finish already on the guitar. Again, this was common practice and takes NOTHING away from the overall condition and/or value of this magnificent instrument. In fact, it just adds to its "vintage" and very "cool" vibe!
The guitar itself has some very light finish checking (barely noticeable), and a few very, very light nicks and/or dings. We have tried our best to show everything in the pictures below. Simply stated, the Sparking Burgundy finish on this ES-335 is just magnificent, as much as it is RARE. It doesn't get much better than this!!!
Again, please take a good, close look at all 53 high resolution pictures below and don't hesitate to contact us directly (phone call is preferred) with any questions, concerns or corrections. Also, if you’d prefer to purchase it directly through our store please use one of the phone numbers located at the top of this description. We accept all forms of payment, including all major credit cards and bank wire transfers.Also, if you'd like to learn more about us, please Google “Blues Vintage Guitars” and visit our company’s web site and Facebook page. Please “LIKE” our Facebook page to receive all of our acquisition updates, as well as relevant guitar news from around the world. Thanks for looking, and good luck! Click on any photo for a large, high-resolution picture
Payment & Shipping … Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, prides itself on offering the world’s most desired and sought after musical instruments and gear. Every instrument, amp or piece of gear is sold on a “first come, first served” basis. Unfortunately, we cannot “hold” anything for anyone. However, we do offer short-term layaway plans, but only on a case-by-case basis. Please call us directly for more details. Also note that this item is offered for sale through our Nashville office/showroom. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time without notice if the item should become unavailable for sale. Shipping Charges NOTE: The shipping charges listed below are approximate
and always subject to change depending on your exact location. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR AN ACCURATE SHIPPING QUOTE! Also, the cost of insurance affects the overall cost of shipping. Most of the USA - $95
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii or Alaska: $125
Canada: $175
Worldwide: $250
(except South America, New Zealand, Australia, and some South Pacific destinations)
Australia, South America, New Zealand, and some South Pacific destinations: $375+ WE DO NOT SHIP TO: Africa, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, South, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Estonia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Vatican City State, Middle East, Bermuda, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and Western Samoa. Please note that our shipping charges also include a small fee for shipping materials (boxes, peanuts, bubble wrap, etc.) as well as our time to carefully pack the items to minimize any chance of damage while enroute to their final destinations. Again, please read our feedback … WE DO NOT SKIMP ON THE SHIPPING! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS are responsible for all Customs & Duty taxes,
and we cannot mark the item as a “Gift.” Also, shipping charges are not the same to every WORLDWIDE destination. For example, shipping to some parts of Europe, and many parts of Central and South America from the USA are very expensive. Same goes for Australia, New Zealand, Asia and other destinations in the South Pacific. Therefore, if you live in Europe, Central or South America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, or some other far reaching destination in the South Pacific PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO PLACING A BID TO CONFIRM SHIPPING COSTS. If you do not contact us before placing a bid we reserve the right to cancel your bid without any warning. Details … Please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-615-613-1389 or 1-888-407-2717, or email us with any questions. We would be happy to answer any and all questions, and we can also provide additional pictures … all you have to do is ask! Also, PLEASE ask any and all questions BEFORE placing a bid, as your bid is considered a binding contract and will be treated as such should you change your mind for no apparent or worthwhile reason. That said, we’re pretty reasonable people so don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, etc. Please take the time and check out our feedback to see what other people who’ve purchased musical instruments from us think about their purchase and our service. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS INSTRUMENT OR TRANSACTION! You are dealing with a very honest company that likes to make friends, not enemies. What we describe is what you get! And please check out our other auctions … We’ve always got some great, rare musical instruments up for auction, including RARE Gibson, Fender, PRS, Guild, Gretsch, Epiphone and Martin model guitars, along with tons of other very cool musical gear and memorabilia. Refund Policy … Any item or merchandise you may wish to return must be returned to us in its original packaging within seven (7) days of your receipt of it. That said, please note that we try to be very fair and accurate with all of our auctions and descriptions. Therefore we ask that you please take the time and read each auction and bid with very careful consideration. If any of the information we provide is incorrect, or the item or merchandise itself is grossly misrepresented, you will receive a refund, but only for the actual cost of the item or merchandise. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable, and there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. On any refund there is also a 15% restocking fee on each item. The 15% fee is based on the actual selling price, not including shipping. Again, there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. PLEASE NOTE that no money will be refunded unless we are contacted by a credit card company (in cases involving lost or stolen credit cards) or the item or merchandise is returned to us intact and in the condition it left us. And please remember, we ask that you kindly email us BEFORE leaving negative feedback. If there is a problem, we promise to work with you to resolve the problem. We have – and always will be – extremely fair, and will always try to work out any problems with our reasonable customers. Negative feedback does not go away and should only be left as a last resort! We ALWAYS work hard to strive for positive feedback, and our aim as people and a business is to make friends, not enemies. We sincerely promise that we will make every attempt possible to resolve any issue if we have made a mistake. (It happens). But please do not assume that a mistake is intentional, because we can assure you that it is not. And please let us know how our service can be better! BID WITH CONFIDENCE. Thank you and good luck!
w/ Original Black Gibson Hardshell CaseALL ORIGINAL and UNCIRCULATED!
A True Closet Find!!!Arguably one of the FINEST ES-335s
on the market today!Plays and Sounds As Good As It LOOKS!!!
Call (888) 407-2717 or (615) 613-1389 for more info Please scroll down to see all 53 HD photos! Blues Vintage Guitars Inc., one of Nashville, Tennessee's premier buyers and sellers and vintage and newer high-end guitars, is very proud to offer this incredible vintage 1967 Gibson ES-335 semi-hollowbody guitar in pristine condition, and with a magnificent Sparkling Burgundy finish - which happens to be one of Gibson's RAREST and most beautiful finishes of all-time!
This was a true "closet find." This gorgeous ES-335 from 1967 is an uncirculated, one-owner guitar, and it was purchased directly from the guitar's original owner. In fact, this is the second ES-335 purchased by the original owner. He initially purchased a 1966 ES-335 with a Vintage Sunburst finish, and liked it so much that one year later he went back to the same music store in Tennessee and purchased this one. The other one - the 1966 ES-335 in Vintage Sunburst - is available exclusively in one of our other eBay auctions, and also thru our store, Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc., in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee.
This amazing ES-335 has been played, but it also has been very well maintained. For starters, we don't believe the guitar has ever been taken apart. We also don't think it's ever had any work done to it. It appears to be 100% original, with an absolutely gorgeous original finish, original black Gibson hardshell case, ORIGINAL EVERYTHING!!!Upon inspecting this beautiful guitar for the very first time, we found it needed NOTHING but a simple setup and a slight and very light cleaning. It is quite obvious the guitar's only owner kept it in a humidity controlled environment. Even the original case is in EXCELLENT shape for its age, though it does have a few nicks and dings, and frayed edges. However, it is completely intact. All hinges, latches and handle are intact and operable.
Seriously folks, this is arguably one of the nicest mid-1960s Gibson ES-335 guitars on the market today ... ESPECIALLY WITH THIS FINISH! It is in absolutely stunning condition, and there is nothing wrong with the guitar. It needs absolutely NOTHING! As stated above, we simply gave it a very light cleaning and general setup. The guitar plays and sounds as nice as it looks. Pictures simply do not do it justice. This is a guitar that needs to be played to be fully appreciated. Please take a close look at all 53 pictures below ... they tell the full story.Everything on this beautiful Gibson ES-335 checks out. There is nothing about it that would give anyone any doubt whatsoever as to what it is. All electronics, pickups, tuners, nut, pickguard, every screw, bridge saddle, EVERYTHING, is completely 100% original to this guitar as it was the day it left the Gibson factory in 1967.
One thing we'd like to point out is that the guitar appears to have originally been finished with Gibson's more common Cherry finish. But as was the case with most custom color orders during the 1960s (Sparkling Burgundy was available ONLY in 1966. 1967 and 1968), Gibson took an ES-335 already painted with a Cherry finish and simply repainted it with the Sparkling Burgundy finish that had been custom ordered. One indicator is that the original label inside the guitar is stamped "ES-335 TDC", with the "C" designating a Cherry finish. The second indicator is it appears that you can see the Cherry finish under the also original Sparkling Burgundy finish in two or three of the guitar's very light finish dings. Take a closer look at the pictures below and you'll see what we're talking about. Please note, however, that this was a common practice at Gibson in the 1960s, just as it was at many of the other major guitar manufacturers during this time. In fact, the factory workers at Fender Guitars were notorious for doing this. Just they did many, many times at Fender Guitars, when an order arrived for a custom color, the workers at Gibson would take one of the guitars already finished and waiting to be shipped out and simply spray the new custom-ordered finish over the finish already on the guitar. Again, this was common practice and takes NOTHING away from the overall condition and/or value of this magnificent instrument. In fact, it just adds to its "vintage" and very "cool" vibe!
The guitar itself has some very light finish checking (barely noticeable), and a few very, very light nicks and/or dings. We have tried our best to show everything in the pictures below. Simply stated, the Sparking Burgundy finish on this ES-335 is just magnificent, as much as it is RARE. It doesn't get much better than this!!!
Again, please take a good, close look at all 53 high resolution pictures below and don't hesitate to contact us directly (phone call is preferred) with any questions, concerns or corrections. Also, if you’d prefer to purchase it directly through our store please use one of the phone numbers located at the top of this description. We accept all forms of payment, including all major credit cards and bank wire transfers.Also, if you'd like to learn more about us, please Google “Blues Vintage Guitars” and visit our company’s web site and Facebook page. Please “LIKE” our Facebook page to receive all of our acquisition updates, as well as relevant guitar news from around the world. Thanks for looking, and good luck! Click on any photo for a large, high-resolution picture
Payment & Shipping … Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee, prides itself on offering the world’s most desired and sought after musical instruments and gear. Every instrument, amp or piece of gear is sold on a “first come, first served” basis. Unfortunately, we cannot “hold” anything for anyone. However, we do offer short-term layaway plans, but only on a case-by-case basis. Please call us directly for more details. Also note that this item is offered for sale through our Nashville office/showroom. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time without notice if the item should become unavailable for sale. Shipping Charges NOTE: The shipping charges listed below are approximate
and always subject to change depending on your exact location. PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR AN ACCURATE SHIPPING QUOTE! Also, the cost of insurance affects the overall cost of shipping. Most of the USA - $95
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii or Alaska: $125
Canada: $175
Worldwide: $250
(except South America, New Zealand, Australia, and some South Pacific destinations)
Australia, South America, New Zealand, and some South Pacific destinations: $375+ WE DO NOT SHIP TO: Africa, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan Republic, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, South, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of, Cyprus, Estonia, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Vatican City State, Middle East, Bermuda, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and Western Samoa. Please note that our shipping charges also include a small fee for shipping materials (boxes, peanuts, bubble wrap, etc.) as well as our time to carefully pack the items to minimize any chance of damage while enroute to their final destinations. Again, please read our feedback … WE DO NOT SKIMP ON THE SHIPPING! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS are responsible for all Customs & Duty taxes,
and we cannot mark the item as a “Gift.” Also, shipping charges are not the same to every WORLDWIDE destination. For example, shipping to some parts of Europe, and many parts of Central and South America from the USA are very expensive. Same goes for Australia, New Zealand, Asia and other destinations in the South Pacific. Therefore, if you live in Europe, Central or South America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, or some other far reaching destination in the South Pacific PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO PLACING A BID TO CONFIRM SHIPPING COSTS. If you do not contact us before placing a bid we reserve the right to cancel your bid without any warning. Details … Please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-615-613-1389 or 1-888-407-2717, or email us with any questions. We would be happy to answer any and all questions, and we can also provide additional pictures … all you have to do is ask! Also, PLEASE ask any and all questions BEFORE placing a bid, as your bid is considered a binding contract and will be treated as such should you change your mind for no apparent or worthwhile reason. That said, we’re pretty reasonable people so don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns, etc. Please take the time and check out our feedback to see what other people who’ve purchased musical instruments from us think about their purchase and our service. YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS INSTRUMENT OR TRANSACTION! You are dealing with a very honest company that likes to make friends, not enemies. What we describe is what you get! And please check out our other auctions … We’ve always got some great, rare musical instruments up for auction, including RARE Gibson, Fender, PRS, Guild, Gretsch, Epiphone and Martin model guitars, along with tons of other very cool musical gear and memorabilia. Refund Policy … Any item or merchandise you may wish to return must be returned to us in its original packaging within seven (7) days of your receipt of it. That said, please note that we try to be very fair and accurate with all of our auctions and descriptions. Therefore we ask that you please take the time and read each auction and bid with very careful consideration. If any of the information we provide is incorrect, or the item or merchandise itself is grossly misrepresented, you will receive a refund, but only for the actual cost of the item or merchandise. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable, and there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. On any refund there is also a 15% restocking fee on each item. The 15% fee is based on the actual selling price, not including shipping. Again, there are no exceptions, under any circumstances. PLEASE NOTE that no money will be refunded unless we are contacted by a credit card company (in cases involving lost or stolen credit cards) or the item or merchandise is returned to us intact and in the condition it left us. And please remember, we ask that you kindly email us BEFORE leaving negative feedback. If there is a problem, we promise to work with you to resolve the problem. We have – and always will be – extremely fair, and will always try to work out any problems with our reasonable customers. Negative feedback does not go away and should only be left as a last resort! We ALWAYS work hard to strive for positive feedback, and our aim as people and a business is to make friends, not enemies. We sincerely promise that we will make every attempt possible to resolve any issue if we have made a mistake. (It happens). But please do not assume that a mistake is intentional, because we can assure you that it is not. And please let us know how our service can be better! BID WITH CONFIDENCE. Thank you and good luck!