1962 Gibson ES-335TDC, Cherry Red
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-335TDC
Finish: Cherry,
Body: Semi-hollow maple/poplar laminate with “Mickey Mouse ear” cutaways
Neck: Single piece mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tuners: Correct single-line, double-ring Klusons
Hardware: Changed bridge (original nickel ABR-1 retained.) Changed tailpiece
Pickups: Original solder intact PAF humbuckers correct stickers
Modifications: Finish overspray to back
Weight: 3.89kg
Nut Width: 42.2mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret 20.3mm / 12th fret 22mm
Pickup Readings: Bridge 8.05k / Neck 7.61k
Case: Non-original vintage Guild hard case
Included: Original ES-335TDC hang tag
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.
1962 Gibson ES-335TDC, Cherry Red
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A superb, desirable, factory stoptail 1962 Gibson ES-335TDC, finished in Cherry, complete with a fantastic set of original PAF humbuckers and that cool “Mickey Mouse ear” look.
Cherry stop-tail 335's from this period are true classics of Gibson design, and this example has all the right ingredients: great colour, original PAFs, a comfortable neck and a wonderful chimey, open tone.
The Cherry finish remains vibrant with minimal fade, and the guitar presents very well overall. The main point to note is a large area of clear overspray to the back. There is also a pleasingly worn-in feel to the rear of the neck, giving it that silky smooth quality that makes vintage guitars so inviting to play.
The slim depth neck measures 42.2mm at the nut, with a depth of 20.3mm at the 1st fret and 22mm at the 12th allowing plenty of access up top. The original frets are still in place, with the binding nibs retained, and there is plenty of fret height remaining. The nut also appears to be correct. At 3.89kg, it balances well and feels reassuringly comfortable in use.
Tuners are the correct single line, double ring Klusons. The bridge currently fitted is a non-branded ABR-1, though the original nickel ABR-1 bridge is retained. The stoptail is also changed (it comes with an additional repro tailpiece and studs) and it has a repro Armstrong black pickguard. Black reflector knobs are correct and it has the correct non-“Union Made” orange label.
The original PAF pickups remain in place, with cover solder appearing intact and PAF stickers which fluoresce correctly under blacklight. The loom appears correct, the solder looks good, and the guitar retains its Black Beauty capacitors.
The pickups are beautifully balanced, reading 8.05k at the bridge and 7.61k at the neck. They deliver that classic short-magnet PAF voice: clear, chimey, open and articulate, with plenty of warmth and bite when required.
All in all a very desirable early ’60s stop-tail ES-335 with original PAFs. A few changed parts and some clear overspray to the back help keep the price down, and overall this is an excellent opportunity to own a truly great model from one of the most sought-after periods of Gibson semi-hollow production.
The guitar comes with its original ES-335TDC hang tag and a non-original vintage Guild hard case.
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At a Glance:
Model: ES-335TDC
Finish: Cherry,
Body: Semi-hollow maple/poplar laminate with “Mickey Mouse ear” cutaways
Neck: Single piece mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tuners: Correct single-line, double-ring Klusons
Hardware: Changed bridge (original nickel ABR-1 retained.) Changed tailpiece
Pickups: Original solder intact PAF humbuckers correct stickers
Modifications: Finish overspray to back
Weight: 3.89kg
Nut Width: 42.2mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret 20.3mm / 12th fret 22mm
Pickup Readings: Bridge 8.05k / Neck 7.61k
Case: Non-original vintage Guild hard case
Included: Original ES-335TDC hang tag
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.