{"product_id":"gibson-es-345-cherry-1969-1900584","title":"Gibson ES-345 Cherry 1969","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-hollow maple body. A crack has been repaired in the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .891\", 12th fret 1.085\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-9\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSet mahogany neck with bound Indian rosewood fingerboard and split parallelogram inlays. The neck has been refretted. The headstock has a crack repair on the rear, along the edge of the volute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal patent sticker Gibson pickups with three-position selector switch, volume and tone controls for each pickup, and Varitone switch. The neck volume pot and bridge tone pot have been replaced. Solder joints have been touched up. The electronics have a stereo output, and the guitar must be used with a Y cable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 7.79K, Bridge 7.55K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe bridge as been replaced with a period correct Gibson patent number ABR bridge, but is not original to the guitar. All other hardware is original. The original bridge is included in the case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage guitar is in good condition with notable wear. The finish is heavily weather-checked. There is a large area of wear on the top at the bass side lower bout and on the back of the body. The finish has worn away on the edges of the headstock face. The bridge pickup cover has been worn through on the bass side, exposing the bobbins. The hardware has a strong patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe neck has been refretted. The headstock has a crack repair on the rear, along the edge of the volute. The neck volume pot and bridge tone pot have been replaced. Solder joints have been touched up. The bridge as been replaced with a period correct Gibson patent number ABR bridge, but is not original to the guitar. A crack has been repaired in the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e899707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and tall, with no play wear. The serial number dates to 1968, but the guitar has 1969 appointments including the headstock logo, volute, and full neck profile with narrow nut width.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40888332419207,"sku":"U5623780603","price":4606.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-semi-hollow-gibson-es-345-cherry-1969-u5623780603-31064681742471.jpg?v=1706699803","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-gb\/products\/gibson-es-345-cherry-1969-1900584","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}