kayzoo Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Hi, I'm looking for some extra info on my newly acquired 335. It has the model ESDV-335 written on the label inside. Does anyone know what that means? The guitar did not come with a Coa or checklist. It's a 2008 model, dot inlays in what i believe is called vintage ebony. It has a chunky neck, but not sure of it is rounded 50's, or a 59 profile Any help is appreciated. Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 ES = Electric Spanish D usually means Dot (fretboard markers) V is probably Vintage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayzoo Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, jdgm said: ES = Electric Spanish D usually means Dot (fretboard markers) V is probably Vintage I thought that much. I just cannot find a similar model notation on the internet. So I wonder if it is a different model than a standard ES-335 Dot from 2008. I'll try to post a picture of the label/stickers. The handwriting is a bit dodgy, it might even say ESDY, but I can't relate that to anything. Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayzoo Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 I was hinted by someone, that it is more obvious that the label says ESDY-335. This should stand for it being an export model for Yamano Japan. I heard of these, and as I understand, these guitars are often -if not always- higher grade guitars. Can anyone verify this possibility? Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I'm no expert but it does look more like a deliberate Y and that explanation does make sense. Also - Gibson went through a period of not issuing COAs with many guitars including CS ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Contact Gibson and stop wasting time guessing. The know what it is and should tell you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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