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lettingitbleed
It is indeed a E335. I have an Epiphone version as sadly the true Gibson is too expensive for me. I have guessed Keith has taken to these in recent years due to the lighter weight of the semi-hollow body.
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2000 LYFH
Is this a 355? Anyone know the approximate cost (I assume it could vary greatly by locale)? Any pros or cons anyone can add would be nice, thanks...
Are you referring to a dot neck ES-335? Never seen a dot neck ES-355...Quote
Naturalust
The single dot versions are worth more like $40,000...
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2000 LYFH
Is this a 355? Anyone know the approximate cost (I assume it could vary greatly by locale)? Any pros or cons anyone can add would be nice, thanks...
CON: Its a Gibson
PRO: Its got PAFs
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Naturalust
Sweet guitar. Not $2000, more like $20,000 or more for that vintage and a custom neck too. The single dot versions are worth more like $40,000, although the vintage guitar market has taken a beating with the economy being on hold for a while now.
I will up my $2,000 to $3,000 - you can buy a brand new Gibson ES-355 for $3,000 - you can also pay $20,000 for a collectible ES-355.
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2000 LYFH
Is this a 355? Anyone know the approximate cost (I assume it could vary greatly by locale)? Any pros or cons anyone can add would be nice, thanks...
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Shawn20
I will up my $2,000 to $3,000 - you can buy a brand new Gibson ES-355 for $3,000
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Shawn20
I will up my $2,000 to $3,000 - you can buy a brand new Gibson ES-355 for $3,000
Do you have a link?
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Mathijs
Late 50's ES-355's are around $25.000, early 60's around $15.000, mid to late 60's around $8.000, 70's around $3500. New ones are $3000 for Memphis versions, around $4000 for CS versions. Keith's ES-355 most likely was more expensive than $25.000 as it's a black one, which is enredibly rare.
They're really fantastic guitarss in my opinion. The ebony board makes it have more snap than a LP, and the hollow body adds some air to the sound. There's really not any type of music that a 355 can't handle.
Concerning the weight: generally they are as heavy as a LP, although vintage ones sometimes are surprisingly light.
Mathijs
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2000 LYFH
Is this a 355? Anyone know the approximate cost (I assume it could vary greatly by locale)? Any pros or cons anyone can add would be nice, thanks...
CON: Its a Gibson
PRO: Its got PAFs
Care to comment?
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Mathijs
Late 50's ES-355's are around $25.000, early 60's around $15.000, mid to late 60's around $8.000, 70's around $3500. New ones are $3000 for Memphis versions, around $4000 for CS versions. Keith's ES-355 most likely was more expensive than $25.000 as it's a black one, which is enredibly rare.
They're really fantastic guitarss in my opinion. The ebony board makes it have more snap than a LP, and the hollow body adds some air to the sound. There's really not any type of music that a 355 can't handle.
Concerning the weight: generally they are as heavy as a LP, although vintage ones sometimes are surprisingly light.
Mathijs
Thanks everyone!
Mathijs, nice review - are the late 50's early 60's hard to find and if you did find one, are those prices a fair price?
In general, would this made a good investment say 10/15 years down the road?
Also, how have you found to be the best way to find/buy guitars at these price levels?
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rollmops
I find the necks of tele and strat a lot harder to handle.