1961 Gibson ES-335
The 1961 dot-neck ES-335 sits at the end of the PAF era — among the last years before block inlays arrived in 1962. PAF-equipped 1961 examples are highly desirable.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$30,000–$55,000
Very Good
$16,500–$33,000
Good
$10,500–$22,000
Fair
$4,500–$11,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (laminated, solid center block) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic ABR-1 with stop-bar |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe double-ring |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Finish Options | Cherry, Sunburst, Natural |
Pickups & Electronics
Two PAF or early Patent Number humbuckers. The transition from PAF to Patent Number pickups occurred gradually through 1961-1962.
Collector's Notes
Check pickup dates carefully — 1961 is a transition year between PAF and Patent Number. PAF examples command a notable premium.