1963 Gibson ES-335
The 1963 ES-335 is a fully mature instrument — block inlays, patent humbuckers, and consistent pre-CBS-era Gibson quality. These are excellent value in the vintage 335 market.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$15,000–$30,000
Very Good
$8,300–$18,000
Good
$5,300–$12,000
Fair
$2,300–$6,000
* 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 |
| Finish Options | Cherry, Sunburst |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers with nickel covers.
Collector's Notes
Trini Lopez and other artists helped popularize the 335 in this era. Verify pot codes and pickup dates to confirm year of production.