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1982 Gibson ES-335 Dot Re-issue - Natural - Amazing condition / Shaw Pickup
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1982 es335 in exceptionally good condition. With original case, doc’s and bill of sale from a store in NY.
No breaks, issues, anything, just a superb playing and sounding guitar that will just keep going up in value. This era is considered as one of the best since the late 50’s early 60’s and this guitar definitely validates that view. In the most sought after Natural finish. Lovely neck profile, somewhere between a 50’s and 60’s.
Original Shaw pickups are properly brilliant. It has had the original harness swapped for an RS Guitar Works set, as the original 300k pots were a poor choice by Gibson. Not just a recommended mod, totally essential to get the best out of these guitars, the other advantage being pots that are actually usable! Original harness is fully intact and will be supplied with the guitar.
Bridge/tailpiece also swapped for the straight drop in Faber parts. Originals are in the case. Basically, no mods on the guitar that are not 100% reversible.
Really an absolutely superb old Gibson. Nice light weight, very lively sounding unplugged and plays effortlessly. Took this in a trade, already have a ‘66 335 which I acquired fairly recently, but still going to really hate seeing this leave…
Not massively keen to post it, but PM to discuss options.
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- Weight is 8.2lbs on my luggage scales. Feels very light and particularly well balanced when seated or on strap.
- I don’t have callipers, but; Neck profile is definitely not like the regular 60’s necks. It is not that big down the nut end, seems medium to me, but has a fairly big taper and is reasonably chunky up around the 12th fret, but without big shoulders. The best I can do, is say it is somewhere between a 50’s and 60’s profile. Very appealing profile to me, never gets in the way.
Any other questions, give me a shout.