The model was also offered with an optional Bigsby vibrato tailpiece like this one: Gibson ES-335 1963. The standard tailpiece for a Gibson ES-335 from 1958 until 1965 is a stop bar which holds the strings and is mounted to two studs screwed into the body just below the bridge. We are likely to value Gibson ES-335s from 1958 far higher than a guitar from 1964. There are far more ES-335 guitars from 1964 than 1958, so Gibson guitar players will have a much more difficult time finding an example from 1958. Not only that, but Gibson shipped only 317 ES-335 guitars (Sunburst and Blond) in 1958, but 1201 ES-335 (Sunburst and Cherry Red) guitars in 1964. Most Gibson ES-335 guitars from 1958 will have generally similar features that will be vastly different that the average ES-335 made in 1964. Gibson continually updated the manufacturing process, amount of guitars, and features of each model every year. Gibson guitar collectors begin categorizing a certain model by the year it was made because it helps identify the general specifications it will have. The value of a vintage Gibson ES-335 from the 1950s or 1960s depends heavily on the exact year it was made, color, tailpiece, condition, and originality. Not sure if you're ES-335 is from 1960? Check out Gibson ES-335 serial numbers. Click the contact me button below if you're interested in chatting about the value of an ES-335 today. Each 1960 ES-335 should be evaluated on a case by case basis. The value of the 1960 ES-335 is at least 10 times that today. The value of a 1960 Gibson ES-335 has far exceeded the list price new even after accounting for inflation. The ES-335 TD with Sunburst finish was offered for $292 while the ES-335 TDN with Natural finish cost $307.50.
The May of 1960 Gibson price list lists two separate ES-335 models differentiated by the finish. Gibson produced price lists each year which listed pricing for each model for a given production year. How much did a Gibson ES-335 cost in 1960? You can contact me here if you find one: Sell a Gibson. I am looking for a natural finish Gibson ES-335 from 1958, 1959, or 1960. The model name for these guitars is specifically "ES-335 TDN" where T = thinline body, D = dual pickup, and N = Natural finish.
The lowest production finish of the ES-335 guitars made in 1960 is the clear finish that the company called Natural. The surviving shipment records indicate that at least 514 ES-335 guitars were shipped in 1960. Gibson shipped three different finishes the ES-335 in 1960: Sunburst, Cherry Red, and Natural. Gibson kept relatively good records of all the guitars they shipped in the 1950s and 1960s, but the records are written by hand and aren't 100% reliable.
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