Drone23 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I am looking into buying my first Gibson ES-335. I have narrowed it down to 2 local options. The first is a 1976 ES-335TD in red. It is the model with a trapeze tailpiece and the factory coil split switch on the lower horn. The second is a 2005 dot neck, also red. Standard stop tailpiece, a little flame in the wood under the red. Both are in excellent condition. Both being sold by older gentlemen who cared for the instruments. Both play well. All things being equal, which of these instruments would you lean towards and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelation Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Play both and sees which one connects with you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I would probably go for the more traditional spec 2005 Dot.. Unless I was going to put a Bigsby on then I’d go for the one with the Trapeze Tailpiece.. In either case I’d want the one in the best condition, that plays the best & sounds the best.. There’s only one way to judge that.. I’d have to play them both.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.