{"product_id":"1968-gibson-es-345-tdc-cherry-red-vintage-guitar-w-original-hard-case-pat-humbuckers-1960s","title":"1968 Gibson ES-345 TDC Cherry Red Vintage Guitar w Original Hard Case PAT # Humbuckers 1960s","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1968 Gibson ES-345 TDC Cherry Red Vintage Guitar w Original Hard Case PAT # Humbuckers 1960s!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eON-HOLD... Here is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"47\"\u003ereally nice 1968 Gibson ES-345TDC\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eCherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, a clean and original example of this classic late-’60s semi-hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThis guitar is \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"172\"\u003every original overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the only notable change being a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eslightly newer Grover tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e. It retains all the great ES-345 features including \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"341\"\u003estereo output with Varitone switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"364\"\u003etrapeze tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"406\"\u003etwo patent number sticker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"427\"\u003ewitch hat knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eone-piece mahogany neck with no volute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"514\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are a few notable cosmetic spots — a ding on the back of the neck and some scrapes on the headstock veneer — along with normal wear you’d expect from a guitar of this age. Nothing out of line and still very presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hmhlml\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ax6b5\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (Original Finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sd5vsp\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original except Grover tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"204h5d\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Cherry with honest wear and a few notable dings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60ba88\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ding on back of neck; headstock veneer wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fbirxh\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eThis one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eplays very well and sounds excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original patent number pickups are strong and clear, and the stereo\/Varitone setup offers a wide range of tones. A great example of a late-’60s ES semi-hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17kxeg8\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2dorb\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8m4cfb\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ES-345TDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whp75n\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nz7gk6\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wnowfd\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Piece Mahogany (no volute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cz3t73\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Patent Number Sticker Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17uyoiy\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stereo Output with Varitone Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rrcuol\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trapeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m39edx\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witch Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16gj2i0\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grover (newer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fwaoyr\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lbs 2 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rpbopw\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Hardshell Case (shows wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z6o80c\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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