Gibson ES-335 Price Guide
The Gibson ES-335 was the world's first commercial thinline archtop semi-hollow electric guitar, introduced in 1958. Its unique construction — a solid maple center block flanked by hollow wings — gave it the warmth of a hollow-body with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid-body.
Produced: 1958–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
Original dot-neck ES-335s (1958-1962) command a large premium over later block-inlay models. Look for original pickups, tuners, and finish. Many early ES-335s have been played hard and may have repaired headstock breaks — a common issue that reduces value but doesn't necessarily affect playability.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | $60,000–$100,000 | $33,000–$60,000 | $21,000–$40,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $55,000–$100,000 | $30,000–$55,000 | $18,000–$30,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $35,000–$65,000 | $19,000–$39,000 | $12,000–$26,000 | Full Details → |
| 1961 | $30,000–$55,000 | $16,500–$33,000 | $10,500–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $25,000–$45,000 | $14,000–$27,000 | $9,000–$18,000 | Full Details → |
| 1963 | $15,000–$30,000 | $8,300–$18,000 | $5,300–$12,000 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $10,000–$20,000 | $5,500–$12,000 | $3,500–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3,900–$8,400 | $2,500–$5,600 | Full Details → |