Gibson 1976 ES-335TD Walnut

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Gibson ES-335TD 1976

Want the rich, resonant box tone of the legendary semi-hollow ES-335, but prefer a tight, forward-cutting attack and clarity over the rounder midrange typical of a mahogany neck? And are you after a genuinely versatile vintage semi-hollow that can handle everything from clean to overdriven to a delicate single-coil tone, all in one guitar?

Since its debut in 1958, the Gibson ES-335 has backed countless historic performances as the definitive semi-hollow guitar. The acoustic-like fullness produced by the maple center block running through the middle of the body, fused with sustain rivaling a solid-body guitar, is genuinely one of a kind. But its character varies significantly by era. Guitarists have quietly come to favor mid-1970s examples in particular for how well they cut through in a modern band or live setting.

This piece brings together that refined 1970s-specific tone with player-focused modifications: a 1976 Gibson ES-335TD, marking exactly 50 years since it was built. It condenses the material character unique to '70s Gibson with specs that push its expressive range to the limit.

It uses the 3-piece maple neck specific to this era. Compared to the mahogany-neck period, the note attack is noticeably faster, giving it a tight, well-defined outline and a clear, cutting top end. The slim, comfortable grip is another highlight.

A toggle switch on the body lets you coil-tap the humbuckers with one touch, letting you move freely between the thick, sweet tone typical of a semi-hollow and a sharp, delicate single-coil tone that cuts through rhythm playing.

A Bigsby tremolo unit is fitted to the tailpiece. Beyond the added classic, substantial look, it enables big, rich pitch wobble and emotional vibrato expression.

50 years have passed since it was built in 1976. The wood in the body and center block has fully dried out, capturing the finest nuances of your picking with rich overtone content and an enveloping natural resonance.

Having gained, through half a century of maturing, the tight attack of a maple neck, the dynamics of a Bigsby, and the versatility of coil-tapping, this ES-335TD is a great companion for a guitarist "looking for a semi-hollow that cuts through in rock and pop as well as jazz and blues," or one who "wants to unleash their full expressive range on a genuine vintage instrument." Experience the supreme tone that half a century has nurtured, and the overwhelming presence of its Bigsby, for yourself.

[Spec]
BODY: Laminated Maple
NECK: 3-Piece Maple
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
P.U: Engraved numbered P.A.F.
WEIGHT: 3.73kg
NUT WIDTH: 40.2mm
w/Original hardcase
Medium Scale Neck

*Frets, nut, tuners, and tailpiece replaced.

[Repairs / replaced parts / condition]
Condition notes reflect only what our inspection could determine on this used/vintage item; please understand this in advance.

Comes with our shop's 5-year peace-of-mind warranty.
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