{"product_id":"1968-gibson-es345-cherry-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar-with-original-case","title":"1968 Gibson ES-345 Cherry Semi-Hollow Body | Vintage Electric Guitar w Original Case ES-335 Stereo","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1968 Gibson Es345 Cherry Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar  With Original Case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"307\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"130\"\u003ereally nice late 1960s Gibson ES-345\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eall-original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. This one features the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eCherry Red finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eVaritone stereo electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and all the appointments that make these guitars so unique.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eThis guitar is equipped with its original \u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"387\"\u003ePatent Number Sticker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they sound excellent. The original frets still have plenty of life left, and the guitar plays and sounds great. It has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eone-piece neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is notable because the following year Gibson started transitioning to three-piece necks on many of these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThe guitar is \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"829\"\u003edouble line Kluson tuners, gold hardware, matching orange label, witch hat knobs, and original pickguard with the Gibson logo\u003c\/strong\u003e. As is common with these, the pickguard logo has worn down over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eThe condition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"944\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has plenty of vintage character with finish checking throughout and some light wear here and there, but it remains a very clean and honest example. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eno breaks or repairs anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eThe current bridge is a newer replacement, but the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eoriginal bridge is included in the case\u003c\/strong\u003e. If desired, we can reinstall the original bridge prior to shipping, although the nylon saddles are not always as stable as the metal saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eoriginal Gibson-badged hardshell case with unusual blue lining\u003c\/strong\u003e. The case is missing the handle but is still a great original accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kpg4ce\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfwjqy\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ov6kyq\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original Except Bridge (Original Included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rbbe58\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Cherry Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmyojl\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece neck; Patent Number Sticker humbuckers; Varitone stereo; no breaks or repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2xkw12\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eThis is a great-playing vintage ES-345 with the classic late-'60s Gibson semi-hollow sound. The Patent Number Sticker humbuckers have plenty of clarity and warmth, and the Varitone circuit gives you a wide range of tonal options. 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