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 | $80,000–$150,000 | $50,000–$80,000 | $30,000–$50,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $90,000–$175,000 | $58,000–$90,000 | $35,000–$58,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $75,000–$140,000 | $48,000–$75,000 | $28,000–$48,000 | 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 → |
| 1964 | $20,000–$38,000 | $13,000–$20,000 | $8,000–$13,000 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $10,000–$20,000 | $5,500–$12,000 | $3,500–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1966 | $7,000–$10,000 | $4,000–$7,000 | $2,000–$4,000 | Full Details → |
| 1967 | $7,000–$10,000 | $4,000–$7,000 | $2,000–$4,000 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3,900–$8,400 | $2,500–$5,600 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $8,000–$15,000 | $5,500–$8,000 | $3,500–$5,500 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1971 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1972 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1973 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1974 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1975 | $3,500–$5,000 | $2,000–$3,500 | $1,000–$2,000 | Full Details → |