bassguitom Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I just got this instrument from my Father-in-Law, it has been in his closet for 40 years. I am to pay him 75% of its value and have not been able to find anything on line to help determine what it is worth. Serial #855027 says it is a 1966, the label inside is missing. It has original Grover tuners. The finish has been abused but the instrument is in otherwise good condition and it plays like a dream. Any information or advice is appreciated. I have not seen any other 335 gold top anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekick Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Perhaps you should take the guitar to a reputable guitar shop and ask them to give you a valuation. Alternatively, you could check eBay listings of similar age 335's when listed. If original, a Goldtop '66 335 is probably rare and Grovers not usual standard tuners, (klusons usually)...Perhaps a Custom Order... ? Can you post a pic so we can see the colour? Also, Gibson used to produce a 'sparkling Burgundy' metallic, (similar to Fender's Candy Apple Red) and I have seen a '67 'sparkling Burgundy' 335 that had turned a 'dark gold', (there were gold flakes in the original lacquer mix)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Out of interest,..what's the measurement at the nut? Also, would be great if you post some pictures :D ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&C1986 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I was just watching the making of "No World for Tomorrow" the last Coheed and Cambria album that came out and they were using a gold top 335. It looked like a custom job because there were no pickguard holes in the top but that may be a jumping off point for you. Happy hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguitom Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks for the info! I have found out since my first listing that the guitar was refinished, therefore its collectability value is gone, it is just a really good player with all of the vintage tone. I have heard that Gibson is now making a gold top 335 as a signature series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitball Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I wonder if it is a Sparkling Burgundy finish that has faded to gold. They're known to do that. Are there any reddish areas in the finish? And I must say that mid to late 60's ES-335s don't get enough love, mainly because of the narrow neck. But many players, myself included, have found out that they can be fabulous to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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