Rare & as psychedelic as Kalamazoo ever got, full original 1969 spec Gibson ES-340.
Features no volute, pre "Made in USA" stamp & undotted "i", a combination of features only a '68-69 would have.
no serial number on the back of the headstock, as per this model.
Barely readable serial on the inside label that kinda looks like it starts with 543*** ,again, points to 1969.
The ES-340TD only really differs from the 335 with the unique (read-wacky!) wiring.
Instead of the usual 2 volume & 2 tone controls the 340 features a Master Volume, a Blend control for the 2 pickups (instead of the selector) & 2 tone controls.
The pickup selector has 3 setting...in phase (down pos), out of phase (middle position) & mute/standby (up position).
Some very unique Tones can be achieved once you get used to the layout.
And, of course, all the classic 335 sounds are there .
The bridge pickup is clearly a bespoke build for this model, having 2 independent leads coming out & disappearing into the depths. Ask for a picture if needed.
Comes with a very well traveled original hardcase.
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