1965 Gibson ES-345
The 1965 ES-345 offers the gold-hardware semi-hollow experience with patent humbuckers. The gold-plated hardware and block inlays give these a distinctive look.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$12,000–$22,000
Very Good
$6,600–$13,200
Good
$4,200–$8,800
Fair
$1,800–$4,400
* 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 Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Cherry, Sunburst |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Patent Number humbuckers with gold covers (345 used gold hardware throughout its run).
Collector's Notes
Gold hardware shows wear differently than nickel — check for heavy plating loss. Varitone originality matters. These are consistently undervalued vs. the equivalent 335.