1966 Gibson ES-345 TD

An Original '66 Gibson ES345 in Very Good Condition

• The "Cherry" finish is in very good condition, with a beautifully aged patina and stunning checking across the body and back of the neck
• The neck and body surface remains incredibly smooth, the Neck and Body Bindings are solid, undamaged and tightly bound
• Hardware and Plastics all appear to be original
• The Fretboard is a Dark Brazilian Rosewood Board in Excellent Condition !
• Nut Width: 1.59"
• 1st Fret: 1.61" width / 0.819" depth
• 12th Fret: 1.99" width / 1.02" depth
• The Original Frets have plenty of life left in them and the neck plays smooth with low action. The guitar is currently setup with 10's
• There are a few small dings, fine scratches and blemishes, however the finish is in very good condition. It appears that some lacquer touch up was apply to chips near the Neck - Strap Button at some point. Please review the attached picture and let me know if you have any questions.
• The original ( Varitone Selector, Pots, Toggle Switch, Harness, electronics and pickups } are all in working order and the original solder joints are all untouched.
• The set of Patent Number Humbuckers are powerful, with wonderfully tonal range
• Neck Pickup: 7.42k Ohms
• Bridge Pickup: 7.50 Ohms
• The output circuits have been soldered together at the Jack Plug Tip, creating a Mono output configuration. The stereo output configuration can easily be reversed at the Jack Plug, if the owner wishes.
• I just cleaned the pots and switches and the guitar runs static free
• Visible Pot Date #137664 Week 4 of 1966
• Serial Number is 800809, placing it early in the 1966 production
• Weight: 8lbs 3oz.
• Includes a new Hardshell case.