1969 Gibson ES-335TDC, Ex-Dennis Greaves - Nine Below Zero
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-335 TDC
Finish: Cherry
Previous Ownership: Dennis Greaves of Nine Below Zero
Pickups: Patent No. humbuckers
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.14k | Bridge 8.35k
Neck Profile: Slim/rounded C profile
Nut Width: 40mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret 21mm | 12th Fret 24.4mm
Tuners: Changed Schaller
Bridge: Reproduction wired MIJ ABR-style chrome bridge
Tailpiece: Stop tailpiece conversion
Repairs/Changes: Headstock break and repair, neck overspray, small jack-area repair with plastic surround, some replaced pearl block inlays, strap buttons, refret, nut, bridge.
Weight: 3.64kg
Case: Non-original hard shell
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1969 Gibson ES-335TDC, Ex-Dennis Greaves - Nine Below Zero
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A superb playing 1969 Gibson ES-335 TDC, formerly owned by Dennis Greaves of Nine Below Zero. Finished in cherry this one is a properly road-worn, player-grade example with bags of character and a killer tone!
Nine Below Zero are one of the great British rhythm and blues bands, formed in South London in the late 1970s by guitarist and vocalist Dennis Greaves. Known for their raw, high-energy take on blues, R&B and pub rock, the band built a fierce live reputation and remain a much-loved name among British blues fans.
Aesthetically this one wears its battle scars with pride after years of use with it's previous owner. It's had a few changes and repairs over the years indicative of a working instrument, but it remains a highly functional guitar and a real testament to why ES-335s have been relied upon by working musicians across a wide range of styles over the years.
Internally, the guitar retains its Union Made orange label with the serial number present. The pickups are the correct Patent Number humbuckers with their stickers intact. The covers have been off at some point and the pickups read 7.14k in the neck and 8.35k in the bridge. Tonally they are very much the highlight of the instrument: warm, balanced, open and articulate, with that lovely semi-hollow bloom.
It has a headstock break and repair, with overspray to the neck, while the body finish appears correct albeit heavily crazed and worn. It has been refretted, fitted with a new nut, and some of the pearl block inlays have been replaced. The tuners are later Schallers and it has also been converted to stop tailpiece with a repro, wired MIJ ABR-style Chrome bridge. There is a small repair around the jack area, now covered by a plastic surround, and the original pickguard is missing.
In terms of playability, the neck has the slim rounded profile typical of the period, and it feels excellent in the hand with a very comfortable, easy-playing carve. Measurements are 40mm at the nut, 21mm deep at the 1st fret and 24.4mm deep at the 12th fret.
All in all this is a genuinely great-sounding vintage Gibson semi that has clearly earned its miles! Plugged in, it is a superb instrument: warm, balanced, lively and extremely usable, with the sort of feel and look of a guitar that has been played and enjoyed for decades. A great player’s 335 with superb pickups, cool wear, bags of character and excellent provenance.
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-335 TDC
Finish: Cherry
Previous Ownership: Dennis Greaves of Nine Below Zero
Pickups: Patent No. humbuckers
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.14k | Bridge 8.35k
Neck Profile: Slim/rounded C profile
Nut Width: 40mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret 21mm | 12th Fret 24.4mm
Tuners: Changed Schaller
Bridge: Reproduction wired MIJ ABR-style chrome bridge
Tailpiece: Stop tailpiece conversion
Repairs/Changes: Headstock break and repair, neck overspray, small jack-area repair with plastic surround, some replaced pearl block inlays, strap buttons, refret, nut, bridge.
Weight: 3.64kg
Case: Non-original hard shell
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.