Gibson Model Numbers

[msr13]

Hello. How do you interpret Gibson Model numbers? I understand how serial numbers work, but not the Model numbers. My 335's number is:

 

ESDTTB NH1

 

The ES is obvious, but what does the rest mean?

 

Thanks for any answers.

[jmjohnson]

NH = Nickel Hardware

TB = Finish code

DT = Dot?

 

 

an easier one...

My 336: CS-336F Product Code = CS336FFVSNH1

 

FF figured

VS = vintage sunburst

NH nickel Hardware

 

or

 

ESDTCHNH1

 

CH = Cherry

NH - Nickel

DT = ?

[msr13]

That makes total sense. TB= Tri-Burst. I wonder still what the "1" refers to. Thanks for the response.

[jmjohnson]

That I don't I know - the few Gibsons I have had ended in 1 (Traditional, 335 Satin, and the 336)!

 

I have seen some end in DIS, but I don't know what that means either! (on a worn LP 50s tribute)

[jmjohnson]

Hmm...check Amazon for different model numbers, they list them in the description...

 

An Antique Red BLOCK inlay is:

ESDYARDNH1

 

While a Light Burst DOT inlay is:

ESDTLBNH1

 

so maybe DY vs DT is 'block' vs 'dot'?

 

But a Plain Top Dot Vintage Sunburst is:

 

ESDPVSNH1

 

and a Transparent Black is:

 

ESDSTBKCH1

 

so i guess not!!!

 

hmm...P= Plain maybe?

S=satin, ok

CH= chrome, Ok

[msr13]

I think you are right. The satin 335 do come with chrome, I believe. So, using the Black one:

 

ESDSTBKCH1

 

ES-335

Dot Satin

Transparent Black

Chrome

 

Still not sure what the 1 is.

[msr13]

Evidently the "1" refers to First Quality... meaning no flaws... not a second.

[Col F]

"DT" Translation:

 

D = Dot (vs. block markers)

 

T = Figured Top (don't know how Gibson derived that nomenclature) vs. P = Plain Top

 

DT = Dot, Figured Top

 

DP = Dot, Plain Top

[albertjohn]

My 335 is:

 

ESDTLBNH1

 

Figured top, dot inlays, lightburst finish, nickel hardware and I can't find anything at all wrong with it.

 

All makes sense to me.