fmscot Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi, I have a 1963 ES335TDN - s/n 130562 which I bought second hand from a musician friend in 1968 so I know that the guitar is genuine and was purchased new around 1963/64. As the blonde natural finish was discontinued in 1960, can anyone shed any light on this guitar. I have emailed gibson about this but never got a reply. Everything on the guitar is original apart from one control knob and the six saddles. Could this be the only 1963 blonde 335 in existence? Have attached some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would suggest that you visit Charlie Gelber's excellent website, es-335.org, and then contact him. I would not read too much into "official" records that indicate the 335 TDN was discontinued after 1960 or so. Charlie is one of the best ES 335 historians around, and can probably tell you a lot about this guitar. He has owned more '58-'64 ES 335's than just about anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 WELL....She certainly is a 'golden beauty' ! I am absolutely 'nuts' over the 'stinger' treatment that Gibson did on some of their models.....Just 'nuts', I tell ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmscot Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi j45nick - thanks for letting me know about Charlie Gelber. Have been in contact with him and he's been really helpful, especially with regards to the authenticity and value of the guitar . Your help was much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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