{"product_id":"gibson-es-345-paf-1960-original-case","title":"SOLD - Gibson ES-345 1960 PAF Mono Mod w\/ Original Case","description":"\u003cp data-linerule=\"auto\" data-line-height=\"1.0\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-doc-id=\"5563285000000035001\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOLD!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-linerule=\"auto\" data-line-height=\"1.0\" data-margin-bottom=\"12pt\" class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho buys vintage guitars?  We do! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   You can also click here for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e more info on selling us vintage instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, amps, parts, etc.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous guitars that a superior players with out-of-this-world tone are what we seek.  This guitar allows us to say - \"Mission Accomplished!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7 pound, 11 ounce beauty has some mods that make it not only lighter, but also more useful.  It puts the tone of a $70,000+ ES-335 in your hands for half the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe guitar has been re-wired to provide mono output.  The varitone circuitry has been removed, leaving the selector knob on a potentiometer that has no effect on tone.  The pots are the original 1959-dated parts with their shields removed.  What you get is the straight-up tone and simple controls of a Les Paul or ES-335.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe double-black bobbin PAF pickups are in place with their stickers intact.  We measured their output at 7.32 and 7.55k.  The covers have been removed and then returned to the pickups.  The output is nicely balanced when you move from the neck to the bridge position.  As you may know, there are great sounding PAFs and not-so-great ones.  These are fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe guitar is marked with a serial number that dates to 1960 and a factory order number from 1959.  It likely started in the factory in '59 and was finished in 1960.  The neck is thicker than later 1960 necks, measuring .84\" thick just behind the first fret.  It feels amazing and doesn't have the flat\/thin feel of later 1960 necks.  The original frets are full and in excellent condition.  The neck is straight and it feels absolutely amazing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe knobs, bridges, tuners, pickguard, pickup rings, and strap buttons are all original.  There are no new screw holes or other hateful changes to the guitar.  The finish is crisp and rich with light checking and no overspray or changes.  One saddle and screw on the original, no-wire ABR1 bridge are not original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe guitar is set up perfectly and can stand as the standard for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe original Lifton case is included and it is in the same amazing condition as the guitar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eBuilt in Kalamazoo during one of Gibson’s most celebrated production periods, the ES-345 shares the same laminated maple construction and center block design as the legendary ES-335 while originally adding stereo wiring and the Varitone circuit. Many players prefer the straightforward mono configuration found on ES-335 models, making this modification particularly desirable for practical stage and studio use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eAs with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\" title=\"Sell your vintage guitar to Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe largest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifier selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Northern California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eExcerpts from real online end-user reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e“Nothing beats the tone of real PAFs.” – The Gear Page\u003cbr data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e“Early ES semi-hollows are incredibly resonant.” – MyLesPaul Forum\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e“Rich, woody tone with amazing sustain.” – Harmony Central\u003cbr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e“The ultimate blues and rock semi-hollow.” – Reddit r\/Guitar\u003cbr data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e“Classic Gibson tone at its finest.” – Ultimate Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7lbs 11oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Slim Taper C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Mother of Pearl \u003cspan\u003esplit parallelogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 22\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 24.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 1st Fret: .84\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck thickness at 12th Fret: .955\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 41 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower bout: 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper bout: 11 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth\/thickness outside edge: 1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString gauge: .010-.046\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Color: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup\/Brand: PAF Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: 7.55k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup\/Brand: PAF Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: 7.32k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal?: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cspan\u003eABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Original Kluson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: 3 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - 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.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56271420326054,"sku":"zG-2154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/gibson-es-345-1960-paf-mono-mod-w-original-case-6001534.jpg?v=1773392895","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/gibson-es-345-paf-1960-original-case","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}