Guildedagain
Enlightened Member
They don't make 'em like that anymore.
A beauty! (please, PLEASE, don’t put a Bigsby on it.)
Yes, ES-350T thinline had a short 23.5 scale (like the Byrdland) and replaced the ES-350 in 1956. I never had the chance to play one and the vintage ones also go for crazy prices most times.
Yep. I was able to pick up this one for a less crazy than usual price 'cuz it had gone back to the Gibson factory in the mid-'60s for some "upgrades": Byrdland ebony fretboard & fancy binding; Johnny Smith ebony bridge base with pearl inlays; a replacement pickguard for the outgassing & crumbling original; and a Bigsby in place of the original trapeze. Original killer sounding lower-wind PAFs.
I'd hesitate to put a Bigsby on your 350, but as with mine I wouldn't complain if someone else had already done it.
-Dave-
What is the scale? 24.75"? 25.5"?
Gibson ES-350T mentioned here is a thin line 23.5 scale like the Gibson Byrdland.
I can't believe I missed this, Need to start scrolling further down the page more often. That is absolutely Amazing Chasing, Big time Congrats on a Beautiful Piece! I imagine it plays and sounds as good as it looks which means it ought to sound like a choir of angels singing. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come.
TX
Oh, that is wonderful! Also your description on your website, just excellent!
Ralf