- 1974 Gibson ES-335 features a semi-hollow laminated maple body, 3-piece mahogany neck, and a 24.75" scale length. It typically features a narrow 1 9/16" nut width, rosewood fretboard with small block inlays, patent number humbuckers, and a trapeze tailpiece. Often finished in Cherry or Walnut, these Norlin-era guitars are known for a 3-piece neck construction and a 10" to 12" fretboard radius. 

• Body: Laminated Maple, semi-hollow construction with a solid maple center block.
• Neck: 3-piece Mahogany, often with a volute.
• Nut Width: Narrow, typically 1 9/16".
• Fretboard: Rosewood with pearloid small block inlays.
• Pickups: Two Patent Number humbuckers, sometimes "Tarbacks".
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic.
• Tailpiece: Frequently a Trapeze tailpiece, though some may have a factory-installed or aftermarket stop tailpiece.
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch.
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe (Kluson-style).
• Weight: Approximately 6.9 lbs to 7.7 lbs. 

Key Characteristics of the 1974 Era:

• Neck Profile: Slim, often with a narrow nut.
• "Norlin" Features: Typically includes a 3-piece neck and a volute for reinforcement.
• Finish Colors: Common finishes were Cherry and Walnut.
• Sound: Known for a versatile tone with high output from the patent number humbuckers. 
  
  NO Original case.