1964 Gibson ES-355TDC – Cherry (J.S. Peterson)
Description
While we’re not quite sure who J.S. Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom-designed from the top down, with a large Super 400-style headstock adorned with a take on Gibson’s Crest logo and Mr. Peterson’s name inlaid across the fretboard. It also lacks a Varitone circuit. To make it even more exciting, we located some of Gibson’s original sketches of this guitar from October 1964, which show us some design changes that occurred before its final production. The guitar is as much of a player as it is a showpiece, with an incredibly comfortable neck, two balanced Pat. No. pickups, and plenty of fret life left. All in all, the guitar is exceptionally well-preserved and even retains its original tags in its original case.
Overall Condition: 9.5, light playwear, especially to the gold plating
Specifications
- finish_details Cherry, Original, Excellent Condition with hardly any wear to the finish
- body_material Maple
- neck_material Mahogany
- fretboard_material Ebony
- neck_profile Medium C
- weight 9 lbs 1 oz
- scale_length 24-¾”
- pickup_readings N: 7.43K B: 7.62K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched
- nut_width 1-11/16”
- hardware Original, Good Condition with some expected wear to the gold plating
- includes Original Black Hardshell Case with gold lining, original hang tags, original manuals
- year