1973 Gibson ES-335
The 1973 ES-335 — block-inlay era semi-hollow. The guitar that B.B. King, Larry Carlton, and countless blues and jazz players chose.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,500–$5,000
Very Good
$2,000–$3,500
Good
$1,000–$2,000
Fair
$500–$1,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate (semi-hollow, center block) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with stop tailpiece or Bigsby vibrato |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Cherry Red, Natural, Walnut, Wine Red |
| Est. Production | 5,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two humbucking pickups (T-top from ~1967).
What Changed in 1973
Norlin-era 335. Still fundamentally excellent semi-hollow guitars at accessible vintage prices.
Collector's Notes
Block-inlay 335s are excellent instruments. Norlin-era 335s offer exceptional value for players.