Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Greetings: I am interested in selling my Gibson ES 335 made in 1964-65 with serial number 305009, can someone tell me what you think about it and what can you advice to me, attached are some pictures. It has no pickup covers, no original Bigsby tailpiece and no original knobs. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 What is the width of the neck at the nut? Does the bridge have nylon saddles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 What exactly do you want to Know??? More and better pictures are needed . The trapeze is original not all 335 had Bigbsy's and the nylon saddles are also original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 The width of the neck at the nut is 1' 5/8", seem that the bridge have nylon saddles, the upload option doesn't allow me to upload higher quality picts, I would like to know how much I can sell the guitar for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Ok let try this again more pics means more than 1. Take pics of the whole guitar and parts of the guitar like neck/ body /bridge ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Here are more picts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Ok has it had a headstock break? Its a 65 its seem in ok condition. The binding on the side of the neck seems to be missing in the 1st & 4th pic right? the back of the neck is not worn but the frets are. To sell a guitar or figure the value you need to show every inch of the guitar . Go to Ebay and check out how they show their guitars at every angle and inch of the guitar. From what little I've seen in your pics this would be a Players quality NOT a Collectors item. Also do you have the original Case pickup selector tip? As for $$ Its hard to say at this point. Where did you get it and how long ago. What are you thinking its worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 No headstock break the ivory like binding on the side of the neck is missing in the 1st & 4th pic, frets are worn, no original guitar case or pickup selector tip, This guitar was given to me by my father in 1966-67 and he purchased it from a fellow worker in Miami Fla, I have used it from 1967 till 1980 on a steady basis and then I switched to keyboards, as for what it's worth I get different amounts from 5k to 20k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 The reason I asked about the nut width is because I have a '66 335 that I thought was quite a valuable guitar even though it is not in original condition. It has been refinished and the hardware (bridge, tailpiece and tuning machines) has all be replaced. It does have all the original electronics except for one tone capacitor. The reason my guitar is not valued as a "players" guitar is because of what is known as the "pencil neck." The neck is very thin and the width at the nut is 1 3/4". although it is a fabulous sounding instrument, the tiny neck makes it difficult to play. I have to alter my technique and use a lot of doublestops in order to be able to play chords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Very interesting Info onelife with detailed description that has helped me with my Axe, you have a very cool guitar the way you describe it congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members jtr654 Posted April 18, 2015 Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'ld say less than 5k to get those upper amounts it would have to be dead mint or a rare color with all original parts & case. nice guitar but like I said it's in Player condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thank you jtr654 for your info and advice, your guitar is awesome congrats, many blessings ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted April 20, 2015 Moderators Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'ld say less than 5k to get those upper amounts it would have to be dead mint or a rare color with all original parts & case. nice guitar but like I said it's in Player condition. I'd have to agree with this, however I would say that with some professional attention, you could considerably increase it's worth, but the binding alone is reducing it's value by a significant amount as a potential purchaser would rightfully point out that the end in binding just towards the end of the first octave inhibits it's playability amongst other things. Getting that rebound by a good pro, semi pro would go a long way to seeing the value increase for not a lot of work or money. Also the fretboard is in appalling condition, the frets look to be caked in years of goodness knows what. This is well worth some light restoration and sinking a few hundred in on repairs and refurbishment, and then it COULD be a very desirable guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dikki Posted April 20, 2015 Author Members Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thank you for you observation Ratae Corieltauvorum and very important info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted April 21, 2015 Members Share Posted April 21, 2015 Oh my. That is Just. Flat. Gorgeous. Schwing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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