Chico, CA, United States
About this listing
This Gibson 1981 ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue in Sunburst is in very good condition. Cosmetically, the guitar is gorgeous and on the edge of being classified as an actual vintage guitar. We're calling the condition Very Good due to the changes listed below, which can be reversed with the included, original parts.The ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue was Gibson's early-80s callback to the original late-50s dot-inlay 335s, part of their efforts to return to the roots of Gibson electrics that had changed so drastically under Norlin ownership. The neck pickups both carry Patent Number 2737842 markings and read 7.06k and 7.12k — these are Tim Shaw-designed humbuckers, the well-regarded pickups Gibson was fitting to their better instruments in the early 80s before the transition away from that spec. The mother-of-pearl dot inlays, single-ply cream binding, and medium-to-slim C neck profile all track with the Dot Reissue's original intent. Action is set low and even at 2/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret.What's been changed: the bridge and tailpiece are non-original Fabre USA pieces (an extra set of the same is included in the case), and the entire wiring harness was swapped out for a really nicely constructed Emerson replacement. The harness includes everything from the switch, through the pots, to the output jack. Both Tim Shaw humbuckers with their original screws and full-length leads the pickguard and its screws, the switch tip, all four amber knobs, the Grover tuners and their screws, the nut (bone, unrepaired), the neck finish, and the body finish. No neck repairs, no fretboard repairs. Fret condition is good. One thing to note from the specs: the tip of the rear strap button is broken off and has left a mark on the body, presumably when it broke — see the photos.The guitar ships in its original Gibson case, which is in very good condition with no smell. Included accessories are an extra Fabre USA bridge and tailpiece, plus an adjustment wrench.Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase. Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.SPECIFICATIONSColor: SunburstFinish Original?: yesFinish Condition: very goodBody Material: Laminated maple (3-ply maple/poplar/maple)Body Condition: very goodBody Binding: single ply creamBody Binding Condition: very goodLower bout: 16"Waist: 9 1/4"Upper bout: 11 1/4"Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"Overall length: 41 3/8"Weight: 8lbs 3ozNut Width: 1-11/16"Scale Length: 24.75"Neck Profile: Medium-to-slim CNeck Material: mahoganyNeck Condition: goodNeck Repairs: noneNeck Finish Original?: yesNut Material: boneNut Original?: yesNut Repairs: noneInlay: Mother of Pearl dotFretboard Material: rosewoodFretboard Radius: 12"Fretboard Condition: very goodFretboard Repairs: noneFret Count: 22Fret Condition: Good, originalFret Repairs: noneAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Tuner Brand And Model: GroverTuners Original?: yesChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: noneTuner Condition: very goodTuner Screws Original?: yesTruss Rod Cover: yesBridge Brand: Fabre USA, extra of the same in the caseTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixedBridge Original?: noBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: noBridge Condition: excellentSaddle Material: metalSaddles Original?: noTailpiece Brand: Fabre USA, extra of the same in the caseTailpiece Color: nickelTailpiece Condition: excellentTailpiece Original?: noPickguard Color: blackPickguard Original?: yesPickguard Condition: very goodPickguard Screws Original?: yesNeck Pickup Brand: Gibson by Tim Shaw humbuckerNeck Pickup Original?: yesNeck Pickup Reading: 7.06kNeck Pickup Markings: Patent number 2737842Neck Pickup Condition: excellent, spliced original length lead pickupNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yesNeck Pickup Cover Color: nickelNeck Pickup Cavity Condition: excellentBridge Pickup Brand: Gibson by Tim Shaw humbuckerBridge Pickup Original?: yesBridge Pickup Reading: 7.12kBridge Pickup Markings: Patent number 2737842Bridge Pickup Condition: excellentBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yesBridge Pickup Cover Color: nickelBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: excellentSwitch Brand: EmersonSwitch Type: 3 way toggleSwitch Condition: excellentSwitch Original?: noSwitch Tip Color: whiteSwitch Tip Original?: yesSolders Original?: noWiring Original?: noPotentiometer Count: 4Potentiometer Manufacturer: EmersonPotentiometers Original?: noPotentiometer Condition: excellentOutput Jack Original?: yesKnob Color: amberKnob Count: 4Knobs Original?: yesKnob Condition: excellentString Gauge: 10-46Notes: broken tip off rear strap button, dent where it must have poked the body. see pic.Smells?: noneCase Brand: GibsonCase Original?: yesCase Condition: very goodCase Smells?: noneAccessories Included: extra Fabre bridge and tailpiece, with adjustment wrenchDocumentation: noneWe buy, sell, and take trades.Be sure to check out the other cool stuff on our site!Fender Electric Guitars — Gibson Electric Guitars — Vintage & Used Amplifiers — Vintage & Used Effects PedalsShipping PolicyBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. 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