1969 Gibson ES-335
Late 1960s ES-335s offer excellent vintage semi-hollow tone at approachable prices. T-top humbuckers have their own clear, articulate character. These are outstanding player instruments.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$8,000–$15,000
Very Good
$5,500–$8,000
Good
$3,500–$5,500
Fair
$1,800–$3,500
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (semi-hollow thinline with solid center block) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood (block inlays) |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Cherry, Walnut |
| Est. Production | 2,200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two T-top humbuckers. 'Big neck' profile on some early 1969 examples.
What Changed in 1969
The ES-335 TD became the standard configuration. Grover tuners began replacing Kluson. The 335 remained Gibson's premier semi-hollow and was embraced by jazz, blues, and rock players.
Collector's Notes
Some late 1960s models have inconsistent construction quality. 'Big neck' examples from early 1969 are increasingly collected. Natural finish models command a premium.