{"product_id":"1979-gibson-es-345-td-vintage-semi-hollow-guitar-walnut-near-mint-w-t-tops-case-1-11-16-nut","title":"1979 Gibson ES-345 TDW Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Walnut, Near-Mint w\/ T Tops \u0026 Case, 1 11\/16\" Nut","description":"Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson ES-345 TDW in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of Gibson's premier semi-hollow models, the ES-345 TDW is an upscale version of the 335, with gold hardware and a six-position Varitone rotary switch, still factory wired for stereo operation. This particular model also features a full traditional 1 11\/16” nut width, a notable contrast to the more slender 1 9\/16\" nut used on the majority of ES models from 1965 through the end of the '70s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ES-345 delivers a bold acoustic bark with plenty of chiming treble cut, qualities that translate well through the T-Top humbuckers. Still factory wired for stereo operation (modern stereo Y cable included), the bridge pickup has plenty of presence and midrange growl, while the neck humbucker is bold and warm, retaining great detail. Engaging the six-position rotary Varitone switch provides access to five very distinct tones (1st position bypasses the Varitone) for varying degrees of thinned out snap and midrange focused cut. This ES-345 TDW weighs 8lbs 10oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Maple (three-piece)\u003cbr\u003e-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .785” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e-Fretboard: Rosewood, split parallelogram inlays\u003cbr\u003e-Frets: Medium jumbo, very faint wear favoring the plain strings on frets 1-3\u003cbr\u003e-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e-Headstock: “Stereo” truss rod cover\u003cbr\u003e-Nut: 1 11\/16”\u003cbr\u003e-Tuners: Gibson-branded (Schaller-made)\u003cbr\u003e-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Maple (maple centerblock)\u003cbr\u003e-Pickups: T-Top humbucker x2 (Apr 16, 1979 and Sep 20, 1979 date stamps on baseplates)\u003cbr\u003e-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Varitone (six-position rotary), three-way pickup selector, wired Stereo\u003cbr\u003e-Hardware: Nashville bridge, trapeze tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e-Plastics: Four-ply black pickguard, witch hat knobs, chicken head knob (Varitone)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloss Walnut finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, nearly opaque on top and revealing the grain more on the back, framed by multi-ply binding. Extremely well-kept, wear is limited to light pick scuffing across the strum path, one area of very faint buckle wear central to the lower bout on the back, and a few additional minor marks and finish scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Gibson-branded hardshell case is included, along with a modern stereo Y cable.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49207744823552,"sku":"73249011","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_4c406bfe-36e8-4f13-8526-b08f4541b196.jpg?v=1787170688","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1979-gibson-es-345-td-vintage-semi-hollow-guitar-walnut-near-mint-w-t-tops-case-1-11-16-nut","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}