SteveFord 625 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 This has been a rough pandemic on a lot of different level for everyone still above ground. I've wanted one of these since I bumped into a guy carrying a 335-ish case when I was in my early 20s and I asked if I could see what was inside it. For surviving nearly a year (mostly) trapped indoors with my wife, I decided what the hell, bite the bullet and do it SO it should be here next week. In the meantime, here's what will be on the UPS truck soon, a 2008 ES-345 with the coveted ToneSuck Device, stereo and slim neck. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdgm 882 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Yup. You will have the seriously good Gibson collection. Need more amps and pedals. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 203 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 That's a beauty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 1,007 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 (edited) I can almost hear Sister Seagull on it. Das a nice. That is one, 2 more make a perfect pair. She has her cyclothymic moods Edited February 4 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabs 1,362 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Very nice... Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tx-ogre 364 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Sweet. Congrats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghost_of_fl 345 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Nice, love the inlays. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 708 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Play some 'Skynyrd!Shoot. Did I say that out loud?😔 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 625 Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 Somebody in Lynyrd Skynrd had a 345? I didn't know that. The only people I ever saw with one was Freddie King and Elvin Bishop, I thought the guy from Be Bop Deluxe had a 335. This forced indoor time really got me thinking about all of the guitars I drooled over as a kid and then put out of my mind as I grew up and put the guitars on the back burner. I always wanted a 3 pick up SG Custom like that 60th Anniversary but in all honesty, I'd seldom play it and it would be a case queen. I KNOW this 345 will see a lot of use. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabs 1,362 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Yeah.. I dont regret getting my 336 for a second.. I would have liked a new one but it doesnt really matter that much as it in very good condition.. Pretty much as I would expect for one of my own guitars thats over a decade old. And if you mean its the end of the line cos you will soon have your dream guitar and wont want any others.. You are probably right 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 708 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 17 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Somebody in Lynyrd Skynrd had a 345? I didn't know that. The only people I ever saw with one was Freddie King and Elvin Bishop, I thought the guy from Be Bop Deluxe had a 335. This forced indoor time really got me thinking about all of the guitars I drooled over as a kid and then put out of my mind as I grew up and put the guitars on the back burner. I always wanted a 3 pick up SG Custom like that 60th Anniversary but in all honesty, I'd seldom play it and it would be a case queen. I KNOW this 345 will see a lot of use. Ed King played a 1964 ES-345, on and off, throughout the years. He played a lot of guitars. Really well. 😐 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kelly campbell 292 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Beautiful Guitar Steve...Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saturn 379 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Beautiful. Love the natural grain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
'Scales 541 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Classy and cool mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanHenry 357 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Very nice indeed. I've always liked 345's, they always make me think of Bill Nelson & Be Bop Deluxe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 625 Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 Thank you, everyone. Rabs is right with what I meant. I've been dreaming about this model since 1978 so... I'll do a little write up once it shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 985 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 345 😍 and what an example. I love that grain and burst style. Looking fwd to your review Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrdinaryNimda 21 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 GEEEZAS, what a beautiful piece of poetry!! 😃 #345 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Pepper 1,007 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) Here is Bill. Looks like a D chord. Edited February 5 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badbluesplayer 657 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Nice!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larsongs 225 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I used to own a 1959 ES345 with original PAF’s that looked like yours.. In retrospect it was the best sounding Guitar I’ve ever played or owned.. I was offered too much $$$ & sold it... Congrats on yours! It’s a beauty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Gibson 612 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I'm extremely jealous right now. I'm coveting your guitar. And now I'm going to hell for it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveFord 625 Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 If we meet up in the afterlife I'll let you borrow it, how's that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rct 1,715 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I don't even know what that is and I want it. Very Nice! Good deal to see Ed King mentioned. Don't hear enough about that guy. What a guitar player and writer. rct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twang Gang 429 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Looks sweet - can't wait to hear how you like it when it arrives 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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