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Gibson Custom Shop Larry Carlton ES-335 (Mr. 335)
Excellent condition with two minor things noticed (see pics for examples).
1) the headstock has some rubbing wear
2) The bottom bass-side corner of the neck binding shows a little roughness and a small indentation on the fretboard.
3) The 1st and 2nd frets have a bit of something on the edge. Filler? Adhesive? I don't know (I'm the 2nd owner) so I took detailed photos

Width at nut: 1 9/16
Depth at 1st fret: .8365
Depth at 12th fret: .963

Comes with original Gibson Custom case and certificate of authenticity from Gibson.

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$2700 + $70 shipping


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As Larry Carlton has shown throughout his incredible, multi-faceted career as a first-call session guitarist and a successful recording artist, the double-cutaway, semi-hollowbody ES-335 is the perfect guitar for practically any musical setting. It's as perfect a fit for jazz and fusion as it is for blues and beyond. The Larry Carlton signature model features all the personal specs of the man known around the world as "Mr. 335," from the custom '60s neck profile to the Vintage Sunburst finish with single-ply cream binding.

Larry Carlton has played on countless hit records and best-selling albums. His solos on many Steely Dan recordings alone would make him one of the most respected session players in the business, but Larry has played in a veritable encyclopedia of styles from hard rock to cutting edge jazz fusion. His weapon -- err, well, guitar of choice has long been a Gibson ES-335 from the 1960s. The Larry Carlton Signature ES-335 captures the look and vibe of this versatile tone machine.
Color: Vintage Sunburst (Carlton Burst)
Top: Maple / poplar / maple
Back: Maple / poplar / maple
Sides: Maple / poplar / maple
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid block inlays
Number of frets: 22
Pickups: Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
Controls: Two each tone and volume with three-way pickup selector switch
Machine heads: Schaller M6
Hardware: Nickel plated
Case: Black smooth levant

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What is the neck depth (@ 12th fret) of this guitar?
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Steven Paris wrote:What is the neck depth (@ 12th fret) of this guitar?
I'm reading what looks like around 1" eyeballing from the back of the neck to the center of the fretboard radius. If I had a set of calipers I could be more precise, sorry I can't give you that accurate of a reading.

According to Larry's personal website, his famed 335 reads a thickness at 12th fret of 0.970″, so I'd say mine is around the same. I know that Gibson looked meticulously at Carlton's favorite 335 for this model.

Hope this helps!
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Just for comparison, these are figures for neck depth (12th fret) on other Gibson ES-335s:
1958---1.02"
1961---0.87"
After 1961, they increased until just below the 58s.
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Width at nut: 1 9/16
Depth at 1st fret: .8365
Depth at 12th fret: .963
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Still available
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Still available, price lowered
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I recently bought a guitar from Mark off the Gear Page - he's a great seller.
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Hi Mark, What year is this beauty?

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Rick Rian wrote:Hi Mark, What year is this beauty?

Rick
The serial # is CS250539, which, based on Gibson's info online reads as being made in 2002.

From Gibson:
"Custom Shop regular production models
CSYRRRR
CS stands for "Custom Shop"
Y indicates the production year
RRRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of production"
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THX, Mark ... I'm a drooling. :)
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