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Condition: Used, Vintage, Excellent. This instrument was manufactured in 1969 and as with most guitars of this age, there may be cosmetic wear and features that should be nothing short of EXPECTED with a vintage guitar.

SP Luthier Notes: The guitar required a full adjustment to the truss rod, nut, and bridge to be brought to a perfect level of playability. Our luthier also checked the electronics of the instrument to ensure perfect function. No further work was required.

Yes, you read the title right: this is a 1969 Gibson ES-340, one of the more rarified Gibson Semi Hollow models! We here at the store had no idea of this model's existence until it came to us! As opposed to other Gibson Semi-Hollows, this model has different construction - for starters, this piece is made from Laminated Birch on the body, and has a five-piece Maple & Rosewood neck. The electronics, scale length and nut width are non standard from the factory compared to most normal Gibsons, and as listed in the specifications you'll find that this is a quirky, vintage instrument with plenty of cool tone and Mojo - don't miss this one!

Body: Laminate Birch

Made In Year: 1969

BodyLaminate Birch

Neck/Fingerboard: 5 Piece Maple, Mahogany / Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.625"

Nut Width: 1.572"

Neck Profile: C

Pickups: 2x Original Patent No. Gibson Pickups

Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Bridge Tone, Neck Tone, 3 Way In Phase/ Out of Phase/ Standby Switch

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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