The CLEANEST Vintage Gibson ES-335 I've Ever Had (1964)

[@lmichellemurakami9574]

Mercy, John! Thank you so much for doing justice to Dad's guitar! I was having a few regrets about selling it at first, but I think that Dad would be pleased to know that it went to your capable hands to bring it back to its intended glory with that vexing buzz that he never figured out how to repair. Hearing it played brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for working with us in those last few moments of the guitar show when most of the vendors were starting to pack up. You're a true pro.

[@deaterk]

I bet you’re right in that the lack of a ground is a big reason the guitar has so little wear/use! Love your presentations! Thanks for sharing!

[@ericjames7680]

I am looking at the ''64'' and the Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-335 Reissue. One person had mentioned that the ''59'' provides a more robust mid range than the 1964 ES-335 model. Do you feel this may be true? Thank You!

[@rmarkchizek742]

I actually favor the clean tones of the 64. I have a 65 es345 that is all original and has onePAF and one Pat#. They had some extra gold covered PAF’s and had to use them up. It’s a great guitar- but not clean- it’s been used ! No breaks and all original, but doesn’t look like these!

[@sunbrst62]

Just speaking of what was presented here (to my ears) the ‘61 had some articulation I didn’t hear in the ‘64. And not at all convinced that would hold up (again to my ears) if you swapped the pickups in these guitars. BTW articulation to me isn’t a measurement of desirability. For some maybe for others not.

[@jampay44]

Both are very cool guitars! I have noticed, however, that a lot of KZbin demos have the player shaking the guitar while they play. Is there a reason? I don't seem to hear a difference. Is it just visual?

[@Tweed_Tone]

It’s meant to as vibrato just like a bigsby or trem would. I personally don’t hear it but with some fender or bolt on necks, they don’t because they bend the neck add a vibrato effect. I too don’t hear a difference but it seems to have stuck

[@michu6777]

​@@Tweed_Toneit works better with some guitars than others. Like mahogany necks are much more flexible than maple ones