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Gibson ES-335

How To Date Your Gibson ES-335

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How To Date Your Guitar

Gibson ES-335

How To Date Your Gibson ES-335

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How To Date Your Guitar

Gibson ES-335

How To Date Your Gibson ES-335

Introduction:

Dating your Gibson ES-335 accurately can make a significant difference in its value - sometimes just a one-year difference can impact what your guitar is worth by thousands of dollars! While this comprehensive guide will help you determine when your ES-335 was made, remember that consulting with a vintage guitar expert is the most reliable method for precise dating and valuation.

Step One: Find Your Serial Number

The first crucial step in dating your ES-335 is locating and correctly reading the serial number. On Gibson ES-335s, the serial number location has changed over the years:

1958-1961: Orange oval paper label visible through the bass-side F-hole
1961-1969: Impressed (stamped into the wood) on the back of the headstock
1970-1975: Impressed with "MADE IN USA" on the back of the headstock
1975-1977: 8-digit sticker with model name on the back of the headstock
1977-Present: 8 or 9 digits impressed on the back of the headstock

Step Two: Identify Your Serial Number Format

Gibson has changed their serial number format multiple times throughout their history. Click on the format below that matches your guitar to jump directly to the relevant section:

Orange Label in F-Hole (1958-1961)

The earliest ES-335s featured an orange oval sticker with the serial number visible through the F-shaped sound hole on the bass (left) side of the body. These are the most valuable vintage ES-335s.

Important: Gibson's Custom Shop also uses this style of sticker for reissues. If your ES-335 comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, then it's a reissue guitar rather than an original vintage model.

Choose Orange Label

Orange Label in F-Hole (1958-1961)

The earliest ES-335s featured an orange oval sticker with the serial number visible through the F-shaped sound hole on the bass (left) side of the body. These are the most valuable vintage ES-335s.

Choose Orange Label

Orange Label in F-Hole (1958-1961)

The earliest ES-335s featured an orange oval sticker with the serial number visible through the F-shaped sound hole on the bass (left) side of the body. These are the most valuable vintage ES-335s.

Choose Orange Label

3 to 6 Digits Impressed (1961-1969)

Starting in 1961, Gibson switched from ink stamps to impressed (stamped into the wood) serial numbers on the back of the headstock. If your guitar has an impressed serial number and NO "Made In USA" stamp, it was likely made between 1961 and 1969.

Important: Serial numbers from this period are notoriously inconsistent and should only be used as a general guide. They were often reused or applied improperly, which is why many serial numbers correspond to multiple years.

Here are some of the serial number ranges:

100 to 42440: 1961
42441 to 61180: 1962
61450 to 64222: 1963
64240 to 71040: 1964
71041 to 96600: 1962, 1963, or 1964

Note: Gibson often reused serial number ranges in later years, so it's essential to check what year the features of the guitar support.

Choose 3-6 Digits Impressed

3 to 6 Digits Impressed (1961-1969)

Here are some of the serial number ranges:

100 to 42440: 1961
42441 to 61180: 1962
61450 to 64222: 1963
64240 to 71040: 1964
71041 to 96600: 1962, 1963, or 1964

Note: Gibson often reused serial number ranges in later years, so it's essential to check what year the features of the guitar support.

Choose 3-6 Digits Impressed

3 to 6 Digits Impressed (1961-1969)

Here are some of the serial number ranges:

100 to 42440: 1961
42441 to 61180: 1962
61450 to 64222: 1963
64240 to 71040: 1964
71041 to 96600: 1962, 1963, or 1964

Note: Gibson often reused serial number ranges in later years, so it's essential to check what year the features of the guitar support.

Choose 3-6 Digits Impressed

6 Digits Impressed with "MADE IN USA" (1970-1975)

Beginning in 1970, Gibson began stamping "Made in USA" on the back of the headstock on all electric guitar models. If your guitar has this stamp, it was definitely made after 1970.

Serial number ranges for this period:

000000: 1973 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
100000: 1970-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
200000: 1973-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)

Choose 3-6 Digits "Made In USA"

6 Digits Impressed with "MADE IN USA" (1970-1975)

Beginning in 1970, Gibson began stamping "Made in USA" on the back of the headstock on all electric guitar models. If your guitar has this stamp, it was definitely made after 1970.

Serial number ranges for this period:

000000: 1973 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
100000: 1970-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
200000: 1973-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)

Choose 3-6 Digits "Made In USA"

6 Digits Impressed with "MADE IN USA" (1970-1975)

Beginning in 1970, Gibson began stamping "Made in USA" on the back of the headstock on all electric guitar models. If your guitar has this stamp, it was definitely made after 1970.

Serial number ranges for this period:

000000: 1973 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
100000: 1970-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)
200000: 1973-1975 (with MADE IN USA stamp)

Choose 3-6 Digits "Made In USA"

8 Digit Sticker with Model Name (1975-1977)

From 1975-1977, Gibson used sticker serial numbers that included the model name on the back of the headstock.

Sticker serial number formats:

99xxxxxx: 1975
00xxxxxx: 1976
06xxxxxx: 1977

Choose 8 Digit Sticker

8 Digit Sticker with Model Name (1975-1977)

From 1975-1977, Gibson used sticker serial numbers that included the model name on the back of the headstock.

Sticker serial number formats:

99xxxxxx: 1975
00xxxxxx: 1976
06xxxxxx: 1977

Choose 8 Digit Sticker

8 Digit Sticker with Model Name (1975-1977)

From 1975-1977, Gibson used sticker serial numbers that included the model name on the back of the headstock.

Sticker serial number formats:

99xxxxxx: 1975
00xxxxxx: 1976
06xxxxxx: 1977

Choose 8 Digit Sticker

8 or 9 Digits Impressed (1977-Present)

From 1977 to the present day, Gibson implemented a standardized serial number system that is much more reliable for dating.

How to decode:

The first and fifth digits represent the last two digits of the year it was made
The second, third, and fourth digits indicate the day of the year
The remaining digits indicate production number

Examples:

90008554 = 1998 (9 and 8 = 98)
05571664 = 2001 (0 and 1 = 01)
88765111 = 1985 (8 and 5 = 85)

Choose 8 or 9 Digits Impressed

8 or 9 Digits Impressed (1977-Present)

From 1977 to the present day, Gibson implemented a standardized serial number system that is much more reliable for dating.

How to decode:

The first and fifth digits represent the last two digits of the year it was made
The second, third, and fourth digits indicate the day of the year
The remaining digits indicate production number

Examples:

90008554 = 1998 (9 and 8 = 98)
05571664 = 2001 (0 and 1 = 01)
88765111 = 1985 (8 and 5 = 85)

Choose 8 or 9 Digits Impressed

8 or 9 Digits Impressed (1977-Present)

From 1977 to the present day, Gibson implemented a standardized serial number system that is much more reliable for dating.

How to decode:

The first and fifth digits represent the last two digits of the year it was made
The second, third, and fourth digits indicate the day of the year
The remaining digits indicate production number

Examples:

90008554 = 1998 (9 and 8 = 98)
05571664 = 2001 (0 and 1 = 01)
88765111 = 1985 (8 and 5 = 85)

Choose 8 or 9 Digits Impressed

Factory Order Numbers (FONs) - 1958-1961

In addition to serial numbers, early ES-335s (1958-1961) also have Factory Order Numbers (FONs), which are often found stamped inside the guitar body visible through the treble-side F-hole.

The FON can be thought of as the "start date" of making the guitar, while the serial number is more like the "finished on" date. Sometimes guitars have FONs from one year but serial numbers from the next year, which can lead to dating confusion.

When FON and serial number years differ, most experts recommend dating the guitar by the serial number, while noting any earlier features related to the FON.

Choose Factory Order Numbers

Factory Order Numbers (FONs) - 1958-1961

In addition to serial numbers, early ES-335s (1958-1961) also have Factory Order Numbers (FONs), which are often found stamped inside the guitar body visible through the treble-side F-hole.

When FON and serial number years differ, most experts recommend dating the guitar by the serial number, while noting any earlier features related to the FON.

Choose Factory Order Numbers

Factory Order Numbers (FONs) - 1958-1961

In addition to serial numbers, early ES-335s (1958-1961) also have Factory Order Numbers (FONs), which are often found stamped inside the guitar body visible through the treble-side F-hole.

When FON and serial number years differ, most experts recommend dating the guitar by the serial number, while noting any earlier features related to the FON.

Choose Factory Order Numbers

Step Three: Verify with Physical Features

While serial numbers are helpful, confirming your dating through physical characteristics is essential. Different era ES-335s have distinct features:

1958-1959 Features

"Dot" inlay markers on fingerboard
"Mickey Mouse ear" rounded cutaways (less pointed)
Thicker neck profile (especially 1958)
Long pickguard (extends past bridge pickup)
Nickel hardware
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucking pickups
Sunburst or Natural (blonde) finish only
Orange oval label visible through F-hole
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1958-1959 Features

"Dot" inlay markers on fingerboard
"Mickey Mouse ear" rounded cutaways (less pointed)
Thicker neck profile (especially 1958)
Long pickguard (extends past bridge pickup)
Nickel hardware
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucking pickups
Sunburst or Natural (blonde) finish only
Orange oval label visible through F-hole
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1958-1959 Features

"Dot" inlay markers on fingerboard
"Mickey Mouse ear" rounded cutaways (less pointed)
Thicker neck profile (especially 1958)
Long pickguard (extends past bridge pickup)
Nickel hardware
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucking pickups
Sunburst or Natural (blonde) finish only
Orange oval label visible through F-hole
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1960-1961 Features

"Dot" inlay markers continue
Thinner neck profile begins in 1960
Long pickguard continues
PAF pickups with "Patent Applied For" stickers
Cherry red finish option introduced in 1960
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1960-1961 Features

"Dot" inlay markers continue
Thinner neck profile begins in 1960
Long pickguard continues
PAF pickups with "Patent Applied For" stickers
Cherry red finish option introduced in 1960
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1960-1961 Features

"Dot" inlay markers continue
Thinner neck profile begins in 1960
Long pickguard continues
PAF pickups with "Patent Applied For" stickers
Cherry red finish option introduced in 1960
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware
Double-ring Kluson tuners

This is my finish

1962-1964 Features

Block inlay markers replace dots (1962)
"Mickey Mouse ear" cutaways still present
Patent Number pickup stickers replace PAF stickers
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware (some late 1964 models begin transition to chrome)
Double-ring Kluson tuners
Cherry, sunburst, or natural finishes

This Is My Finish

1962-1964 Features

Block inlay markers replace dots (1962)
"Mickey Mouse ear" cutaways still present
Patent Number pickup stickers replace PAF stickers
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware (some late 1964 models begin transition to chrome)
Double-ring Kluson tuners
Cherry, sunburst, or natural finishes

This Is My Finish

1962-1964 Features

Block inlay markers replace dots (1962)
"Mickey Mouse ear" cutaways still present
Patent Number pickup stickers replace PAF stickers
Stop-bar tailpiece or optional Bigsby
Nickel hardware (some late 1964 models begin transition to chrome)
Double-ring Kluson tuners
Cherry, sunburst, or natural finishes

This Is My Finish

1965-1968 Features

Block inlay markers continue
More pointed cutaways (less rounded "ears")
Patent Number pickups
Transition from nickel to chrome hardware
Trapeze tailpiece replaces stop-bar (1965)
Nylon saddles replace metal saddles
Narrower nut width (1 9/16")
Single-ring Kluson tuners replace double-ring

This Is My Finish

1965-1968 Features

Block inlay markers continue
More pointed cutaways (less rounded "ears")
Patent Number pickups
Transition from nickel to chrome hardware
Trapeze tailpiece replaces stop-bar (1965)
Nylon saddles replace metal saddles
Narrower nut width (1 9/16")
Single-ring Kluson tuners replace double-ring

This Is My Finish

1965-1968 Features

Block inlay markers continue
More pointed cutaways (less rounded "ears")
Patent Number pickups
Transition from nickel to chrome hardware
Trapeze tailpiece replaces stop-bar (1965)
Nylon saddles replace metal saddles
Narrower nut width (1 9/16")
Single-ring Kluson tuners replace double-ring

This Is My Finish

1969-1975 Features

Block inlay markers continue
Chrome hardware standard
"Gibson" logo missing dot over "i" (1969-1972)
Trapeze tailpiece standard
Three-piece necks common
Made in USA stamp on headstock (1970 onward)
Volute (extra wood) on back of headstock
Lower-quality hardware

This Is My Finish

1969-1975 Features

Block inlay markers continue
Chrome hardware standard
"Gibson" logo missing dot over "i" (1969-1972)
Trapeze tailpiece standard
Three-piece necks common
Made in USA stamp on headstock (1970 onward)
Volute (extra wood) on back of headstock
Lower-quality hardware

This Is My Finish

1969-1975 Features

Block inlay markers continue
Chrome hardware standard
"Gibson" logo missing dot over "i" (1969-1972)
Trapeze tailpiece standard
Three-piece necks common
Made in USA stamp on headstock (1970 onward)
Volute (extra wood) on back of headstock
Lower-quality hardware

This Is My Finish

1976-Present Features

Block inlays continue
Dot returns to "Gibson" logo (1972 onward)
Varying body and neck profiles
Nashville-produced vs. Custom Shop distinctions
Introduction of different model variants (ES-335TD, etc.)
More finish options introduced

This Is My Finish

1976-Present Features

Block inlays continue
Dot returns to "Gibson" logo (1972 onward)
Varying body and neck profiles
Nashville-produced vs. Custom Shop distinctions
Introduction of different model variants (ES-335TD, etc.)
More finish options introduced

This Is My Finish

1976-Present Features

Block inlays continue
Dot returns to "Gibson" logo (1972 onward)
Varying body and neck profiles
Nashville-produced vs. Custom Shop distinctions
Introduction of different model variants (ES-335TD, etc.)
More finish options introduced

This Is My Finish

Step Four: Other Dating Methods

Potentiometer (Pot) Codes

Potentiometer codes can be very helpful in dating your ES-335, especially for 1960s and early 1970s models when serial numbers were inconsistent. These codes are usually found on the back of the volume and tone pots when you remove the control cavity cover.

The codes follow this format:

First three digits = manufacturer (137 = CTS, a common supplier for Gibson)
Fourth and fifth digits = year
Sixth and seventh digits = week of that year

For example, a pot code of "1376521" would be a CTS pot from the 21st week of 1965.

Note: While pot codes can be helpful, they aren't definitive. Gibson sometimes used old stock parts, so pots might predate the guitar by 1-2 years.

This is my finish

Potentiometer (Pot) Codes

The codes follow this format:

First three digits = manufacturer (137 = CTS, a common supplier for Gibson)
Fourth and fifth digits = year
Sixth and seventh digits = week of that year

For example, a pot code of "1376521" would be a CTS pot from the 21st week of 1965.

Note: While pot codes can be helpful, they aren't definitive. Gibson sometimes used old stock parts, so pots might predate the guitar by 1-2 years.

This is my finish

Potentiometer (Pot) Codes

The codes follow this format:

First three digits = manufacturer (137 = CTS, a common supplier for Gibson)
Fourth and fifth digits = year
Sixth and seventh digits = week of that year

For example, a pot code of "1376521" would be a CTS pot from the 21st week of 1965.

Note: While pot codes can be helpful, they aren't definitive. Gibson sometimes used old stock parts, so pots might predate the guitar by 1-2 years.

This is my finish

Neck Width

The width of the nut is another helpful dating feature:

1958-1964: Wider nut width (1 11/16")
1965-onward: Narrower nut width (1 9/16")

This is my finish

Neck Width

The width of the nut is another helpful dating feature:

1958-1964: Wider nut width (1 11/16")
1965-onward: Narrower nut width (1 9/16")

This is my finish

Neck Width

The width of the nut is another helpful dating feature:

1958-1964: Wider nut width (1 11/16")
1965-onward: Narrower nut width (1 9/16")

This is my finish

Headstock Logo

The Gibson logo on the headstock changed over time:

1958-1968: Logo with dot over the "i"
1969-1972: Missing dot over the "i"
1972-present: Dot returns to the "i"

This Is My Finish

Headstock Logo

The Gibson logo on the headstock changed over time:

1958-1968: Logo with dot over the "i"
1969-1972: Missing dot over the "i"
1972-present: Dot returns to the "i"

This Is My Finish

Headstock Logo

The Gibson logo on the headstock changed over time:

1958-1968: Logo with dot over the "i"
1969-1972: Missing dot over the "i"
1972-present: Dot returns to the "i"

This Is My Finish

Step Five: Determine Value

After dating your Gibson ES-335, understanding its value depends on several factors:

Year and model specifics
Originality of parts
Overall condition
Finish color (cherry red, sunburst, or blonde/natural)
Hardware type (stop-bar vs. Bigsby tailpiece)
Provenance (history of ownership)
Market demand

Most Valuable Eras:

1958-1959 "Dot Neck" ES-335s (especially blonde/natural finish)
1960 "Dot Neck" models with the thinner neck profile
1964 "Block Inlay" models (the last year before the trapeze tailpiece)

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Dating Gibson ES-335s can be complex, especially for instruments from the 1960s-1970s when production was less consistent. Many factors beyond the serial number need to be considered for accurate dating, including:

Serial number format and location
Factory Order Number (if present)
Potentiometer codes
Hardware features and materials
Neck profile and nut width
Inlay pattern
Pickup characteristics
Headstock logo details

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Sell Your Bass Guitar

Sell your bass guitar for its true market value. We purchase quality bass guitars from all major manufacturers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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"I never thought my 1970s Fender Jazz Bass was worth much because of the wear, but Edgewater explained that player-grade vintage basses are highly sought after. They offered nearly twice what I expected and handled everything professionally from evaluation to payment."

David Wilson

Cleveland, Ohio

Sell Your Bass Guitar

Sell your bass guitar for its true market value. We purchase quality bass guitars from all major manufacturers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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David Wilson

Cleveland, Ohio

Sell Your Bass Guitar

Sell your bass guitar for its true market value. We purchase quality bass guitars from all major manufacturers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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David Wilson

Cleveland, Ohio

Sell Your Guitar Amplifier

Sell your guitar amplifier for maximum value. We purchase vintage and high-quality modern amplifiers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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"I had a 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb that I didn't use anymore. Edgewater not only offered a fair price but handled the pickup and explained exactly how they determined its value. Their knowledge of vintage amplifiers made the whole process smooth and educational."

Richard Hammond

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sell Your Guitar Amplifier

Sell your guitar amplifier for maximum value. We purchase vintage and high-quality modern amplifiers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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Richard Hammond

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sell Your Guitar Amplifier

Sell your guitar amplifier for maximum value. We purchase vintage and high-quality modern amplifiers, offering expert appraisals and immediate cash payment.

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Richard Hammond

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sell Your Guitar Collection

Sell your entire guitar collection with one simple transaction. We purchase collections of all sizes, offering expert appraisals, premium prices, and white-glove service from evaluation through payment.

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"After 40 years of collecting, health issues forced me to sell my 23 vintage guitars. Edgewater's team cataloged each instrument, provided detailed valuations, and made a comprehensive offer that exceeded my expectations. They handled every aspect of the transaction with respect and professionalism—exactly what a lifetime collection deserves."

William Foster

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sell Your Guitar Collection

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William Foster

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sell Your Guitar Collection

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William Foster

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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