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.
Gibson ES-335 Ebony 1982
1. Currency and payment: All transactions are in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Payments accepted by cash, debit, credit card, cheque, e-transfer, and direct deposit. Montréal Guitar does not accept equal-value trades.
2. Shipping: Worldwide shipping available with insurance and tracking. Local pickup is also available by appointment at Montréal Guitar, 129 Van Horne, Montreal.
3. Returns and warranty: All items are sold as described. Returns are accepted only if the item received does not match the description or has a major undisclosed functional issue. Any claim must be made within 48 hours of delivery. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
4. Reservations and deposits: Instruments may be reserved with a 20% deposit, non-refundable after 7 days.