1968 Gibson ES-335
A 1968 ES-335 is an entry point into vintage semi-hollow territory — genuine late-1960s craftsmanship with patent humbuckers at accessible prices.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$7,000–$14,000
Very Good
$3,900–$8,400
Good
$2,500–$5,600
Fair
$1,100–$2,800
* 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 with stop-bar |
| Tuners | Kluson or Grover |
| Finish Options | Cherry, Walnut |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers. Late 1960s production — quality is generally good, with some variation.
Collector's Notes
Tuner type (Kluson vs. Grover) is a dating clue for this period. Both are original to different production runs. These are undervalued relative to earlier examples.