Vintage Gibson ES-335TDC Block - USA 1967

A landmark in electric guitar design, the Gibson ES-335TDC (Thinline, Double Cutaway) has remained one of the most versatile and expressive instruments ever built since its debut in 1958. This 1967 example, featuring block inlays, a factory Bigsby, and rich finish checking, represents a golden-era semi-hollow with both historical clout and undeniable charisma.

Crafted during the height of Gibson’s Kalamazoo production years, this ES-335TDC features a semi-hollow maple body with a solid centre block, delivering the perfect marriage of hollowbody resonance and solidbody sustain. The cherry red nitro finish has gracefully aged with gorgeous lacquer checking and some light, superficial finish cracks that are purely cosmetic. The cream binding has naturally faded and remains fully intact. A few minor dings and signs of play are present, adding to the guitar’s road-worn elegance without detracting from its performance or structural integrity.

It retains its original witch hat knobs, and the tuners have been upgraded to high-quality gold-plated tulip-style replacements, offering improved tuning stability while maintaining a vintage-correct aesthetic.

Factory-fitted with a Bigsby vibrato, this guitar invites expressive phrasing and subtle shimmer. Tonally, it’s everything an ES-335 should be: warm and articulate in the neck, clear and punchy in the bridge, with a dynamic response that suits blues, jazz, and rock alike.

Playability is excellent, with low action measuring 0.5mm at the 1st fret and 1.25mm at the 12th, and a comfortable neck profile with depths of 20.32mm at the 1st fret and 24.79mm at the 12th. The nut width is 39.4mm, tapering to 50.42mm at the 12th fret, and it weighs a comfortable 3.6kg (7.94lb) — resonant and perfectly balanced.

A soulful, stage-ready vintage instrument with real character and tone — this 1967 ES-335TDC is a timeless Gibson classic.

Comes in Gibson OHSC.

Features:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 20.32mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 24.79mm

Nut Width: 39.4mm

Width at 12th Fret: 50.42mm

Weight: 3.6kg / 7.94lb

Year: 1967

Finish: Cherry Red

Top/Back/Sides: Laminated maple

Body: Semi-hollow with solid centre block

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood, block inlays

Binding: Cream (faded)

Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic

Tailpiece: Factory Bigsby vibrato

Pickups: Original-style Gibson humbuckers

Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way toggle

Knobs: Original witch hat

Tuners: Replacement gold-plated tulip

Hardware: Chrome + Gold