Gibson 1970 ES-345 Ice Tea Sunburst w/ Original Case Very Good

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This Gibson ES-345 just barely crossed over into 1970, looking a lot like a 1969 with its iced tea sunburst, small volute, and no "Made in USA" stamp on the back of the headstock.  It also has the chunkier, late 60's neck profile that you'll see on other Gibsons from the period, like the SG.

The guitar has great curb appeal - it is a beauty!  There are a few changes that keep it from being marked in "excellent" condition.  The tuners were changed to Schallers.  To accommodate them, the original tuner holes were widened and the original tuner mounting screw holes filled. Tuner screws are also non-original. The knobs are reproduction "witch hat" knobs, not originals. The selector ring around the Varitone switch is missing.  All other hardware, wiring, and cosmetic elements are original. No neck repairs, no fretboard repairs, no body repairs, and no fret repairs. The frets are in great shape and there is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments. Action measures 2/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret with 10-46 strings. The two Patent Sticker humbuckers (neck reading 7.74k, bridge 7.78k) are closely matched and well within the range associated with full, balanced output. 

The ES-345 was introduced in 1959 as a step up from the ES-335 and a step below the ES-355, distinguished primarily by the stereo output wiring, the Vari-Tone circuit, split-parallelogram pearl inlays, and gold hardware. A stereo cable is included with the sale. This guitar comes in its original Gibson case, which rates good with a musty smell.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: ice tea sunburst
• Finish Original?: yes
• Finish Condition: very good
• Weight: 8lbs 14oz
• Overall Length: 41-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-9/16"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Neck Profile: D
• Neck Material: mahogany
• Inlay: split-parallelogram pearl
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .928"
• Neck Condition: excellent
• Neck Repairs: none
• Neck Finish Original?: yes
• Tuner Brand And Model: Schaller
• Tuners Original?: no
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: yes, holes drilled and holes filled
• Tuner Condition: very good
• Tuner Screws Original?: no
• Truss Rod Cover: yes
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Repairs: none
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Fretboard Material: bound rosewood
• Fretboard Condition: excellent
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Fret Condition: very good
• Fret Repairs: none
• Fret Count: 22
• Body Material: maple
• Body Condition: excellent
• Body Markings: F hole sticker - see pic
• Body Repairs: none
• Body Binding: yes
• Body Binding Condition: excellent
• Body Length: 19-1/2"
• Lower Bout: 16-1/8"
• Waist: 9-1/4"
• Upper Bout: 11-3/8"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 1-3/4"
• Bridge Brand: Gibson Tune-o-Matic ABR-1
• Tremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Condition: very good
• Saddle Material: metal
• Saddles Original?: yes
• Pickguard Color: black
• Pickguard Original?: yes
• Pickguard Condition: excellent
• Pickguard Screws Original?: yes
• Switch Brand: ?
• Switch Type: 3 way toggle + 6-position Vari-Tone switch
• Switch Condition: excellent
• Switch Original?: yes
• Switch Tip Color: white and black
• Switch Tip Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Brand: Gibson Patent Sticker
• Neck Pickup Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Reading: 7.74k
• Neck Pickup Markings: patent sticker
• Neck Pickup Condition: excellent
• Neck Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Cover Color: gold
• Neck Pickup Cavity Condition: excellent
• Bridge Pickup Brand: Gibson Patent Sticker
• Bridge Pickup Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.78k
• Bridge Pickup Markings: patent sticker
• Bridge Pickup Condition: excellent
• Bridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Cover Color: gold
• Bridge Pickup Cavity Condition: excellent
• Solders Original?: yes
• Wiring Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Count: 4
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Condition: excellent
• Output Jack Original?: yes
• Tailpiece Brand: Gibson
• Tailpiece Color: gold
• Tailpiece Condition: very good
• Tailpiece Original?: yes
• Knob Color: black
• Knob Count: 4
• Knobs Original?: repro
• Knob Condition: excellent
• Case Brand: Gibson
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: good
• Case Smells?: musky
• Documentation: none
• Accessories Included: stereo cable included
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Neck Thickness At 12th Fret: 1.115"
• Nut Original?: yes

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