ES-335 TD [Item #6530] [Build 1958]

1958 Gibson ES-335 TD – Highly Original & Exceptionally Well Preserved

A truly outstanding early ES-335 TD from 1958, remarkably well preserved and completely original apart from a professional refret. The guitar retains its original PAF pickups, measuring 7.54 kΩ at the neck and 8.28 kΩ at the bridge. All pots original and date 8th week 58, original switch, tip and knobs and untouched solder joints.

It features the characteristic early-1958 shallow neck angle and the rare no neck binding configuration. The presumably factory-thinned ABR non-wire bridge provides excellent playability with a comfortably low action.

Original specifications and details include a 42.5 mm nut width, 23.5 mm neck thickness at the 1st fret and 26 mm at the 12th fret, as well as an original brown Gibson case.

The guitar carries an “X” FON, consistent with 1958 production. Interestingly, the serial number on the orange label points to 1960, making this an unusual and intriguing example with a documented-looking discrepancy between FON and label serial number.

A superb, highly original early ES-335 with outstanding vintage character and excellent playability