{"product_id":"gibson-1981-es-335-dot-neck-reissue-sunburst-w-original-case","title":"Gibson 1981 ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue Sunburst W\/ Original Case, Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson 1981 ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue in Sunburst is in very good condition.  Cosmetically, the guitar is gorgeous and on the edge of being classified as an actual vintage guitar.  We're calling the condition Very Good due to the changes listed below, which can be reversed with the included, original parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue was Gibson's early-80s callback to the original late-50s dot-inlay 335s, part of their efforts to return to the roots of Gibson electrics that had changed so drastically under Norlin ownership. The neck pickups both carry Patent Number 2737842 markings and read 7.06k and 7.12k — these are Tim Shaw-designed humbuckers, the well-regarded pickups Gibson was fitting to their better instruments in the early 80s before the transition away from that spec. The mother-of-pearl dot inlays, single-ply cream binding, and medium-to-slim C neck profile all track with the Dot Reissue's original intent. Action is set low and even at 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's been changed: the bridge and tailpiece are non-original Fabre USA pieces (an extra set of the same is included in the case), and the entire wiring harness was swapped out for a really nicely constructed Emerson replacement.  The harness includes everything from the switch, through the pots, to the output jack.  Both Tim Shaw humbuckers with their original screws and full-length leads the pickguard and its screws, the switch tip, all four amber knobs, the Grover tuners and their screws, the nut (bone, unrepaired), the neck finish, and the body finish. No neck repairs, no fretboard repairs. Fret condition is good.  One thing to note from the specs: the tip of the rear strap button is broken off and has left a mark on the body, presumably when it broke — see the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar ships in its original Gibson case, which is in very good condition with no smell. Included accessories are an extra Fabre USA bridge and tailpiece, plus an adjustment wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: Laminated maple (3-ply maple\/poplar\/maple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: single ply cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower bout: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper bout: 11 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall length: 41 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 8lbs 3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: Medium-to-slim C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: Good, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Fabre USA, extra of the same in the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: Fabre USA, extra of the same in the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Gibson by Tim Shaw humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 7.06k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Markings: Patent number 2737842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: excellent, spliced original length lead pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Gibson by Tim Shaw humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 7.12k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Markings: Patent number 2737842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Brand: Emerson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 3 way toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer: Emerson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNotes: broken tip off rear strap button, dent where it must have poked the body. see pic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: extra Fabre bridge and tailpiece, with adjustment wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStringed Instruments: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57352722776230,"sku":"G-2408","price":4399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260911_091814.jpg?v=1789150936","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gibson-1981-es-335-dot-neck-reissue-sunburst-w-original-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}