1963 Gibson ES-345TDC w/Bigsby Cherry
The Gibson ES-345TDC w/Bigsby Cherry 1963 has a Semi-Hollow Laminated Maple Body, Slim Taper Mahogany Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic (modified for lower action), Factory Bigsby, Kluson Deluxe Patent No. Tuners, 2 x PAF Humbuckers, Incl. Original Case.
This 1963 Gibson ES-345 with it’s original PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucker pickups and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard (sold with correct CITES documents) is from a collection of Gibson 300 series instruments that had been with their previous owner for over 30 years, beautifully maintained and looked after. The pots date to 1963, agreeing with the serial number. There has been an old re-fret performed to the guitar and to help keep playability at it’s best the bridge has been modified to allow a lower action for optimal performance and tone.
Guitar Features Summary:
- “Custom Made” plaque removed
- Pots date to 1963.
- Old re-fret.
- Bridge modified to allow for lower action.
- Single-Ring Patent no. Kluson Tuners
Specifications:
- Brand: Gibson
- Model: ES-345TDC
- Colour: Cherry
- Body: Semi-Hollow Laminated Maple / Poplar
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim Taper
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlays: Split Parallelograms
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″
- Nut Width: 1 11/16″
- Scale Length: 24.75″
- Frets: 22
- Binding: Cream
- Pickguard: Multi-Ply Black
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe Patent No.
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic (modified for lower action)
- Tailpiece: Bigsby Tremolo
- Hardware: Gold
- Pickups: Patent Applied For Humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones, 3-Way Toggle Switch, Varitone Switch
- No. Of Strings: 6
- Case/Gigbag: Original Hard Case
- Accessories: “Custom Made” Tailpiece Hole Cover Included in Case
- Condition: Pre Owned, 1963
