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1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC
1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC

Serial Number: 519549_N

1965/68 Gibson ES-345 Sunburst Mono w/ OHSC


  • Free Continental USA shipping
  • Setup and inspected by our tech team
  • In stock, ready to ship

Regular price$3,999.99
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We take trades from anywhere in the USA! Learn more about our trade-in process, or contact us to get your trade-in appraised.

We have 3 ways to finance:

Financing (like a credit card, with a credit check)

  • Affirm 0% financing up to $17,500
  • Klarna "as-low-as" 0% financing

To get started: add gear to your cart, start the checkout process, and then select Affirm or Klarna as your payment option. You will do a super easy credit app and be good to go!

Layaway (we hold the gear until its paid off, no credit check)

  • Layaway with 25% down with 90 days to pay, no weekly payments

To get started: contact us and we will send you a layaway contract to e-sign and 25% invoice.

SHIPPING

We put a strong emphasis on fantastic shipping practices. After learning from shipping thousands of guitars, we have come up with a few shipping rules:

  1. We only ship instruments and amps with FedEx or UPS.
  2. All shipments (besides inexpensive accessories) are shipped with a signature required, no exceptions.  
  3. Instruments are packed so there is no movement in the outer box, and/or inside the case (this is the key!).
  4. Plenty of tape!
  5. Always have shipments on the truck the same (by 2pm ET) or next day.

You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships. Please note: Tracking numbers usually take 24 hours before they appear in FedEx/UPS/USPS systems.  All delivery changes (hold for pickup, address change, etc.) must be requested before your purchase leaves our store, otherwise, they are the responsibility of the customer.

RETURNS

Due to a change in refund policy by our payment processors and PayPal, we must update our return policy to include a 3-10% restocking fee in some cases (see item 4 and 8).

  1. We ALWAYS stand behind our products. Call us with ANY issues - we want to help you! If an item is damaged in shipping or the wrong item is shipped, we will always accept a return at $0 cost to you (we will cover return shipping, and charge no restocking fee no matter the payment method, etc) AND/OR offer a partial refund to fully cover the issue. We need to be notified of shipping damage or issues with the item within 48 hours of item receipt in order to process your request in a timely manner. 
  2. All new AND used items are fully inspected, setup, and maintained for full 100% playability and electronic functionality by our in-house tech when they ship. If your guitar starts buzzing after a couple weeks, CALL US, we can talk you through a quick adjustment of the truss rod due to a change in climate after it leaves our humidified facility. 
  3. All items are fully insured in shipping, worldwide. Although issues do happen, we put a strong emphasis on fantastic shipping practices to make sure your new instrument gets to you safe and sound anytime you order from Ish Guitars.  If your item is damaged in shipping, please contact us so we can assist.  If you choose an expedited shipping option and the item does not get to you in the designated timeframe, we will do our best to refund you the cost as long as the shipping provider allows for a refund - (they will deny a service refund for any items that have a large package surcharge - usually applies to most acoustic guitars and basses.)
  4. You can return an item for any reason (simply just don’t like it, etc) 5 days from receipt of the item. This does not apply to international orders nor to instruments with custom modifications completed by our tech team per the customer's request (pickup change, strap button install, etc.) You will need to pay the return shipping cost and actual outgoing shipping cost (even if “free shipping” is offered). A 3% restocking fee applies ONLY if paid by credit card in our showroom, over the phone, on IshGuitars.com, or with PayPal on any platform. A 5% restocking fee applies with Klarna orders and a 10% restocking fee applies with Affirm orders.  You will NOT be charged a restocking fee if paid with cash, check, or bank wire. The restocking fee is only to cover our credit card processing fees which our processor does not refund to us in the case of a return, even if the order is canceled the same day. If an item is not returned in the condition which it was sent due to personal use, we will charge a restocking fee according to the amount of blemishes, as determined by Ish Guitars staff.
  5. Please use all original packaging materials to return an item. Before shipping your return, please conduct a 'shake test' to make sure there is no movement of the instrument or case inside the box. If an item is not returned in the condition in which it was originally sent due to shipping damage from inadequate packaging, we will charge an additional restocking fee according to the amount of blemishes as determined by Ish Guitars staff. 
  6. Store credit or exchange credit can be redeemed 1 time towards a new item purchase, making that item a final sale.
  7. All returns MUST receive an RMA number (contact us at team@ish.guitars or 315-447-3243) to be returned. If you ship an item back to us and do not get an RMA number prior, we will charge an additional 10% restocking fee for any return. Returns will be processed and a refund issued within 3 business days of us receiving the instrument at our warehouse. This is to allow time for the guitar to acclimate to room temperature as well as to be re-inspected by our tech team. 
  8. Order cancellations which have not yet shipped are still subject to all of the same restocking fees as outlined in line item 4.  Again, this is only to cover processing fees that do not get refunded to us by our payment processors.
  9. We do not offer an additional warranty outside of the 5 day return period, but we are happy to help you work with the manufacturer or your local tech to solve any issues. Call us! Used items do not carry a warranty of materials or workmanship since they are second hand.
  10. All trades are final, we cannot reverse a trade.

    Last revision May 30th, 2023

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        The Golden Era of the Gibson Hollowbody. This ES-345 has been modified to mono instead of the original stereo output, and the pots were replaced in 81' but retains all the stereo components and the original case. 

        Serial 519549

        Due to Gibson records it has been difficult to determine the exact year.  The serial coincides with either 1965 or 1968. We believe it to be a 1965, but without the original pots, receipt, or shipping record there is no way to determine the exact year.  We believe it to a late 65' that was sold new in 1966, we believe this because the original owner is selling this as consignment through us, and we are going off his recollection.  Additionally, in 66' they introduced the "witch hat" pot knobs, and we believe these to be the original knobs .  According to the representative at Gibson, they both were made the same way and there wouldn't be any different in design or quality between a 65' or 68'. Additionally, the representative said that he has been working at Gibson for 17 years and one of his first questions was about the "flowerpot" or "crown" inlay on the veneer.  He said the positioning of the inlay makes no indication of the year, and he also said the nut width also makes no indication of the year. As far as we can determine there is no way to determine the year for certainly, except that is definitely a 65' or 68'. Please contact with any questions.  

        Weight: 8lb

        Finish: Original Tobacco Sunburst, the original nitro has plenty of luster and gloss left to it. There is some great checking on the front face of the guitar, with a little bit of wear in the binding where your arm rests against the body. The dark walnut colored finish on the sides of the body still retains a lot of its darkness and coloration. The back, like the front, has plenty of color and life in the finish with some checking. However, the back has a little bit of scattered buckle rash and some scratching near the strap peg. There are also two smaller dents in the finish near and behind the lower strap peg.  

        Body Material: Maple ply

        Body Details: Maple ply Top back and sides with a solid maple block running down the center

        Neck Material: Mahogany

        Fingerboard Material: Rosewood 

        Neck Profile: Slim C

        Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .829", 12th fret: .975"

        Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

        Nut Width: 1-9/16 in

        Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard and replaced twin parallelogram inlays. The original finish has plenty of life and a decent amount of checking. There is some chipping around the seams of the neck joint  

        Fret wear: this guitar has had a re-fret and the new frets have light play wear  

        High E string gauge: 10

        Pickup Details: Original Patent Sticker pickups

        Hardware: Original

        Case Details: Original hard case with lots of vintage sticker mojo

        Modifications / Repairs: The Varitone has been bypassed, can be restored, the frets replaced, and the inlays have been replaced as well. The original tuners were at one time replaced with Grover’s that are still on the guitar, the nut is non-original. Modified to mono instead of the original stereo output.  All pots were changed out in 81' for CTS pots. 

        Cosmetic Condition: In very good vintage condition. Minor dings and wear with beautiful finish checking. The inlays have been professionally replaced, along with a professional refret - an incredible, mostly original guitar! Recently set up by our in-house tech.

        Tech Inspection Report: Plays well with low action,  a shim was added to the replacement nut to compensate for too deep of cuts in the replaced nut, the refretted frets still have tons of life left. 

        Questions?

        Call us at 315-447-3243.

        Text us at 315-907-4259 (photos NOT accepted at this number).

        Or email

        Ish loves Gibson

        We go beyond your typical guitar store. Each instrument is inspected at our in-house luthier shop before, during, and after its stay with us.

        Testimonials

        Fantastic company. Answered my email promptly and shipped very quickly! I highly recommend Ish Guitars!

        Robert, PRS Custom 24 Piezo

        Awesome transaction! I bought a pretty special guitar (previously owned by a famous guitarist), and Ish nailed it. Ethical dealer, quick ship, and fast responses. I look forward to doing business with them again in the future!

        Devin, L'arrivee D-60

        Awesome guitar. Came with a perfect setup and no issues. Would love to buy another guitar from you guys.

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