1972 Gibson ES-345 TD Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Ice Tea Sunburst w/ Embossed T Tops, Case
$7,699.99
$7,699.99
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Up for sale, a 1972 Gibson ES-345 TD in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. One of Gibson's premier semi-hollow models, the ES-345 TD is an upscale version of the 335, with gold hardware and distinctive Gibson-embossed covers on the T Top humbuckers, a cosmetic feature only offered from 1971-72.
This ES-345 delivers a bold acoustic bark with plenty of chiming treble cut, qualities that translate well through the patent sticker T-Top humbuckers. Rewired for Mono operation with a modern wiring harness, tightly spec'd 500k CTS pots and a bypassed Varitone, this ES functionally operates as an ES-335. The bridge pickup has plenty of percussive clarity, growl, and midrange sweetness, while the neck humbucker is mellow and warm, with expansive, harmonically-rich bloom. This ES-345 TD weighs 8lbs, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .780” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, split parallelogram inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Headstock: “Stereo” truss rod cover
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone (upgraded)
-Tuners: Kluson-style single line (modern, aged)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: T-Top humbucker x2 (untouched solder on embossed covers)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Varitone (dummy, bypassed), three-way pickup selector, wired Mono
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, trapeze tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs, chicken head knob (Varitone), four-ply black pickguard
-Serialization: Union Made label
The gloss Ice Tea Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray. There are a few minor finish chips on top, an area of shallow buckle wear on the treble side of the back, and minor dings and scuffs on the body as a whole, largely on the back and perimeter. The neck profile is worn-in and comfortable, with palm wear down to the bare mahogany on the bass side of the carve, various marks worn smooth through play and some light discoloration in the clear coat at the heel.
A modern Gibson black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the complete vintage harness (visible pot codes date to 30th week of '72).
This ES-345 delivers a bold acoustic bark with plenty of chiming treble cut, qualities that translate well through the patent sticker T-Top humbuckers. Rewired for Mono operation with a modern wiring harness, tightly spec'd 500k CTS pots and a bypassed Varitone, this ES functionally operates as an ES-335. The bridge pickup has plenty of percussive clarity, growl, and midrange sweetness, while the neck humbucker is mellow and warm, with expansive, harmonically-rich bloom. This ES-345 TD weighs 8lbs, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .780” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, split parallelogram inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Headstock: “Stereo” truss rod cover
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone (upgraded)
-Tuners: Kluson-style single line (modern, aged)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)
-Pickups: T-Top humbucker x2 (untouched solder on embossed covers)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Varitone (dummy, bypassed), three-way pickup selector, wired Mono
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, trapeze tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs, chicken head knob (Varitone), four-ply black pickguard
-Serialization: Union Made label
The gloss Ice Tea Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray. There are a few minor finish chips on top, an area of shallow buckle wear on the treble side of the back, and minor dings and scuffs on the body as a whole, largely on the back and perimeter. The neck profile is worn-in and comfortable, with palm wear down to the bare mahogany on the bass side of the carve, various marks worn smooth through play and some light discoloration in the clear coat at the heel.
A modern Gibson black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the complete vintage harness (visible pot codes date to 30th week of '72).
