Description
A beautifully clean 1966 Gibson ES-345 Stereo model featuring the highly coveted mickey mouse ear horns, 2 sealed 'Patent Number' humbuckers, gold hardware, ABR-1 bridge, double line Kluson tuners, and original hard shell case. The wiring has been professionally converted from stereo to mono, and the original vibrato removed in favour of a period stop tailpiece. Condition is very good overall with minimal playwear, minor finish checking, and only a handful of minor finish dints.
Included is the original black Lifton case.
Year: 1966
Finish: Original Sunburst Nitrocellulose
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Slim late-'60s neck with 39.7mm (1 9/16") nut width
Neck Details: Pearloid split paralellogram inlays
Pickups: Two original Gibson Patent Number pickups
Electronics: Volume and tone for each pickup, 3-way toggle switch, disconnected varitone switch, mono output jack. Original stereo wiring harness with working varitone included in sale
Hardware: Original gold plated hardware with some of the gold flaking off.
Modifications / Repairs: Original wiring harness replaced and guitar converted to mono from original stereo configuration. The original wiring comes in the case.
Cosmetic Condition: Overall very good cosmetic condition with checking throughout the finish, no noticible overspray or finish repairs or alteraitons. Some gold delaminating off the hardware.
Tech Notes: Currently setup and playing very well with a medium/low action
Weight: 3.88kgs (8.55lbs)
Case Details: Original black Lifton hardshell case
Serial Number: 821398
Made in: USA