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The Golden Era of the Gibson Thinlines |
This beauty comes to us from Richard Homer in Gret Britain. here is what he says about it...
"I used to own a 1963 Fiesta Red Stratocaster, which was a truly great guitar. I ended up selling it in 1996 when I was short of money. Later that year, Eric Clapton played Manchester and performed 'Have You Ever Loved a Woman?' on his 1964 cherry red 335. I decided at that point I wanted one - it had to be the same colour and year (I was born in 1964).
In 2003, my dream came true. The guitar was bought privately and for a good price, as it had had a head-stock repair (a crack, rather than a break). I wasn't overly concerned by this, as I am a player rather than a collector and generally hold the view that guitars which have been well used are the really good ones! I removed the factory Bigsby and 'Custom Made' plate and fitted a stop-bar.
I still have the original parts, so the guitar can be returned to stock in the future. Even played acoustically, this guitar has a singing sustain that allows a level of expression that no amount of gain, exotic inlays or fancy tops can provide. I've nearly always been a 'Fender man' - but this is my favourite electric guitar."
Thanks Richard.
1964 Gibson ES-335TDC #66202
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