1982 Gibson ES-335 Ebony


A superb 1982 Gibson ES-335 finished in the highly desirable Ebony finish. Equipped with its original Tim Shaw-era humbuckers, this guitar delivers the rich harmonic content, clarity, warmth, and responsiveness that have made early-1980s ES-335s increasingly sought after by players and collectors alike.


This instrument has received a professional refret by Montréal Guitar using 103 x 046 fretwire, followed by a complete setup and full polish. The original nut has been retained to preserve as much originality as possible.


Features:


• 1982 Gibson ES-335 USA
• Ebony finish
• Serial number: 81742502
• Original Tim Shaw-era humbuckers
• Mostly original electronics
• Professional Montréal Guitar refret (103 x 046)
• Original nut retained
• Professionally repaired headstock from an earlier repair
• Refinished neck associated with the repair
• Germany-stamped Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge
• Original Grover tuners
• Weight: 8.6 lbs
• Includes molded Gator hard case


This guitar also features a previously installed battery-box routing. Despite these known and fully disclosed modifications, it remains an outstanding player's instrument with exceptional tone, excellent stability, and all the character of a vintage American-made ES-335.