1998 Epiphone ES-335 Dot Made in Japan Terada Factory w/case

$1,599.00 USD
By Epiphone

Maker: Orville by Gibson

Model: ES-335 Dot

Condition: very good 

Description: 

Here for your consideration is a 1998 Japanese made Epiphone ES-335 Dot in very good condition! A stunning cherry finish and an amazing playing 335! Overall in great shape with some general playwear and surface marks/scuffs and has some sort of finish reaction with some "Dots" (no pun intended) on parts of the finish. They can't really be seen unless under the right light and angle. Otherwise body is in very good overall shape with no major damage. Neck is overall in very good condition. We cannot be 100% sure but there may have been a headstock repair as there is a difference in finish at the neck joint. If so it is extremely well done and almost un-noticeable - cannot feel anything and has zero affect on play.  Pickguard has been removed but the holes remain in good condition so one could be easily be added. Previous owner also felt the need to relocate strap buttons a few times so there are two sets of old/filled holes (see photos). Headstock shows some light surface marks and some marks along the edge but is otherwise clean. Fretbaord is in excellent shape. Frets show some light wear and divots but have no issues with buzzing or dead spots and have plenty of life left. Hardware shows some aging, light wear, and pitting on the stop bar. Electronics work great and have been thoroughly cleaned. Featuring a set of PAF style humbuckers that sound fantastic. Overall a few minor cosmetic issues, but we have discounted the price accordingly. Otherwise this is an absolutely incredible playing 335! Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes Epiphone gig bag. See below for a list of specs. 

 

 

Weight: 7lbs 14oz

Neck Profile: slim C

Neck Thickness: 1st fret .814", 12th fret .896"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Pickup Values: Neck 7.48k, Bridge 8.02k


The 1998 Epiphone Japan (Terada factory) ES-335 is a high-quality, early "by Gibson" era semi-hollowbody, featuring a maple body with a center block, set maple neck, and often, high-spec Gibson-style hardware and electronics for the Japanese domestic market. 
  • Body: Laminated Maple semi-hollow construction with Mahogany or Maple center block.
  • Neck: Set maple neck, generally with a 1960s SlimTaper "D" or "C" profile.
  • Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood with block or dot inlays 
  • Scale: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.65" 
  • Headstock: Open Book style Gibson headstock.
  • Pickups: Japanese-spec Alnico humbuckers 
  • Hardware: Chrome Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece.
  • Tuners: Die-cast with Epsilon "E" stamp or Grover-style rotomatics.
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch.
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