Like the Les Paul, the ES-335 stands as one of Gibson's all-time most iconic models. The ES-335 is a semi-hollowbody guitar which means that it has a solid block of wood running through its center with hollow wings on either side. This construction style maintains the open tone of a hollowbody while helping to reduce feedback. The ES-335 was introduced in 1958 and has remained in production in various forms ever since. The official model designation of the ES-335 is ES-335TD, with the TD standing for thinline, double pickups.

This 1979 model is superb condition, especially considering it is 47+ years old. The guitar is all original including the “tarback” humbuckers. This model also features a factory fitted coil tap – a rarely seen feature from this period - the switch is located on the treble side horn. Gibson first introduced a coil tap (also referred to as a coil split) on the ES-335 model in 1977. This switch allows the player to access a single-coil sound from the humbuckers by shunting one of the two coils in each pickup, providing a brighter and cleaner tone. The sunburst finish on the guitar is still very vibrant – there are some small marks on the bass side horn, and some other small marks to top of the headstock, neck and body (see last 6 pictures) but as you can see in the pictures the overall condition really is great. The guitar comes complete with Gibson fitted hard case.

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