{"product_id":"gibson-es-345-walnut-1970s-1734637","title":"Gibson ES-345 Walnut 1970s","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\u003eLaminated maple back, sides, and top. Several cracks have been repaired in the top, with cleats added inside the body for support.\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 .765\", 12th fret .959\"\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\u003eThree-piece set mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard and split parallelogram inlays. The neck has been refretted, and the fingerboard was planned during the refretting process. The truss rod is functional, but adjustability is limited. The tuning machine postholes have been modified to fit modern 10mm tuning machines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal patent sticker bridge pickup and replaced neck pickup with three-position selector switch, Varitone switch, and volume and tone controls for each pickup. The guitar has been converted from stereo to mono by modifying the output jack. As a result, all controls affect both pickups. No pot codes are visible, and some solder joints have been touched up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 8.32K, Bridge 7.32K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe tuning machines have been replaced, and strap locks have been installed. All other hardware is original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7 lbs 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish is hazy and worn, with scratches, dings, dents, and chips throughout. The repaired cracks are visible. The hardware has a strong patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eSeveral cracks have been repaired in the top, with cleats added inside the body for support. The neck has been refretted, and the fingerboard was planned during the refretting process. The tuning machine postholes have been modified to fit modern 10mm tuning machines. The neck pickup has been replaced, and some solder joints have been touched up. The electronics have been converted to mono from stereo. The tuning machines and strap buttons have been replaced. The pickguard has been removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar is set up with .010 gauge strings plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Due to the limited adjustability of the truss rod,  .010 gauge strings or lighter are recommended. The serial number dates between 1970 and 1975, and the headstock inlays are consistent with pieces dating between 1973 and 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40449506443399,"sku":"U4853315109","price":4794.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-electric-guitars-semi-hollow-gibson-es-345-walnut-1970s-u4853315109-30374984351879.jpg?v=1680548163","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/products\/gibson-es-345-walnut-1970s-1734637","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}