merciful-evans Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 someone near me has this ES-335 for sale. Its a 2009 model. I haven't seen it yet, nor asked any questions. I'm not a Gibson expert. Before I look any further can I have your informed opinions as to whether this appears genuine or not? Here are some pics: Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm not a 335 expert that could pick up some little detail that is wrong, but it looks fine to me. Not sure why it would be in a 'Custom' case though as it has dot inlays and looks like a plain top in faded cherry. But looks authentic to me FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOctopus Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 You could ask for a photo of the serial and check that if you have concerns. I'm no expert either but it's hard to see details from these photos. Looks like a nice guitar and in good shape too. I wouldn't be worried about it coming in a mismatched case, they seem to ship from the factory with whatever fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Looks like a 335 from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Ok thanks for the opinions guys. :) I asked for the serial number (didnt think to ask for a photo of it) yesterday. So far no reply, which is a bit strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 From the photos you posted it looks like a Gibson. I have a 2013 ES 335 that looks exactly like the one you posted and it came in a Gibson Custom case just like the one in your photo. Check that the back of the head stock is three pieces of wood. The center piece is large with a thin piece on each side, just like the Les Paul headstocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 From the photos you posted it looks like a Gibson. I have a 2013 ES 335 that looks exactly like the one you posted and it came in a Gibson Custom case just like the one in your photo. Check that the back of the head stock is three pieces of wood. The center piece is large with a thin piece on each side, just like the Les Paul headstocks. Good point. Thanks. Still no reply from seller. He only lives 3 miles from my house. I wondered if it had been sold and he hadn't removed the add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 I got a reply. He hasn't quoted the whole number but given me the 1st five characters : 02029 which if I understand the serial number info (here) properly is YDDDY so 02029 would check out as 2009. He followed up with a 2nd message asking why I want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sounds like it's time for a test drive. Do you know what type of pickups the guitar has. Mine came with Classic 57's which IMHO are fantastic. I love my 335. By the way the Custom ES-335's come with a figured maple top. Let us know what you think after you play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Go for it 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerwagonjohn Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I have a 2009 ES-345 and it's a great guitar. It came with the 57's and I agree it sounds as good as it plays. My 345 is a plane top in brown walnut so the figuring is on the inside! You should really enjoy that guitar. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It's listed in GumtreeES-335 for 1600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 It's listed in GumtreeES-335 for 1600. Quite right. I exchanged a couple of messages & eventually decided not to pursue it. He just told me its still there if I change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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