viper155 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2018 Hey All, I have a burst 1980 ES-335 Pro and the label is missing!! What tell tale signs should I look for that may indicate the guitar make be a fake? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksdaddy 550 Report post Posted December 12, 2018 The list of tell tale signs is way too long. Post some pics and if anyone sees something amiss of suspect, it will be pointed out quickly. I seriously doubt you have a fake 1980 335 Pro. I'm betting it's the real deal. And not all Gibsons left the factory with a label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viper155 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2018 Thanks KS Here she is...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksdaddy 550 Report post Posted December 12, 2018 Looks fine to me. The TP-6 tailpiece may or may not have come on it stock but they were common during that time period. Speed knobs, likely Dirty Fingers pickups, it all fits. I see the center part of the sunburst is quite bright yellow....I'm curious if it is a Kalamazoo or Nashville. I know about that time some sunbursts had darker centers, some very dark in fact. Your serial number will end in either a number under 500 or over 500. Which is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
