Gibson ES-345 Cherry Red 1960

Chicago Music Exchange

Description

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Summary

Finish: There is a touched up headstock repair, with touchups on the front and back. The rest of the neck has been oversprayed as well. The finish on the body appears original.

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Maple

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .80" (1st fret), .85" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: Both pickups have been replaced. The neck is a Gibson "T-Top" humbucker with a patent number sticker, and the bridge pickup is a later Gibson humbucker with the patent number embossed. The wiring has also been converted to mono operation. The Varitone is functional, and the date codes on the pots are obscured.

Pickup Measurements: 7.7k (neck), 8.0k (bridge)

Hardware: The guitar has been converted to a stopbar tailpiece, and the bridge has been replaced. The nut has been replaced as well. The original ABR-1 bridge and nut are included. The pickguard bracket has a replaced nut.

Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson ES-345 shows nice aging, with play wear and checking throughout. The headstock has a repaired crack, with touchups visible on the back as well as on the face. The neck is nicely worn, and the hardware has a strong patina. There are also open screw holes near the bottom strap button from the original trapeze tailpiece.

Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been refretted, and the nut has been replaced. There is a repaired headstock crack with finish touchups on the front and back, and the neck appears to be oversprayed. The pickups have been replaced, and the wiring has been converted to mono operation. A stopbar tailpiece has been installed, and the bridge is replaced.

Serial Number: A35227

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets are tall with no wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1960.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case. The original case is missing the handle, and the guitar comes with an additional hardshell case.

Chicago Music Exchange

Year 1960

Make Gibson

Color Red Cherry Red

Condition Good

$14,995

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