Vintage ES-345 family: L to R 1959, 1960, 1960, 1961

[MikeSlub]

 

[jb_abides]

Very very varitone-y!

 

[renderit]

Love the colors on the 60's!

Actually I I like them all!

 

[AA00475Bassman]

Really nice stuff Mike - My Memphis ES 345 is getting all my attention lately !

 

[J T]

Pow!

What a line up!

Interesting that the 61 has the double traps at the first fret.
Is the three way switch tip missing?
What color is the chicken head? Just a reflection?

cool

 

[AA00475Bassman]

I'm assuming all four of those beautiful Vintage guitars still have the Veritone still fully operational - just so much vibe with a functional Veritoine Circuit !

 

[Arch D. Bunker]

Mike, I know you got a TON of guitars, but the greatest looking one and coolest of the entire bunch is that blond 345. Have mercy.

 

[MikeSlub]

I'm assuming all four of those beautiful Vintage guitars still have the Veritone still fully operational - just so much vibe with a functional Veritoine Circuit !

Yes, the Varitones are alive and kicking!

 

[brandtkronholm]

Wow! I love the ES345!
(You'll need a black one to complete the set!)

 

[Steve Craw]

Love me some ES-345!!

 

[brandtkronholm]

Love me some ES-345!! View attachment 21572

Here’s two pictures my 1959: one that’s sensible and one for Steve Craw…😜

 

[wernerg]

 

[Arch D. Bunker]

Showoffs.

No 50s, but my measly '65.

 

[brandtkronholm]

Showoffs.

No 50s, but my measly '65.

That's in great condition!
How does it sound?
Does it have a wide or narrow nut? - With that in mind, how does it play?

 

[brandtkronholm]

View attachment 21576

That's just about identical to my 1959 - even the big pick guard gap at the bridge pickup!
(Mine may have less checking...but otherwise, twins!)

 

[Arch D. Bunker]

That's in great condition!
How does it sound?
Does it have a wide or narrow nut? - With that in mind, how does it play?

Well, thank you! I'd say it's excellent plus, it still does look great apart from the gold tarnishing. Wide nut, 17 degree headstock angle. Plays great too, also since I had the frets recrowned. A fun guitar.

I got it from Gregor Hilden, the video is still up:

 

[brandtkronholm]

Well, thank you! I'd say it's excellent plus, it still does look great apart from the gold tarnishing. Wide nut, 17 degree headstock angle. Plays great too, also since I had the frets recrowned. A fun guitar.

I got it from Gregor Hilden, the video is still up:

The gold tarnishing is part of the look!
Curiously, when I obtained my 1959, the covers were off - but in the case. I put them back on right away and I haven't had any concerns about tone or squeal.
What's the story with your pickup covers? They're off in the video but on in your picture.

Wait, the video just ended and another 1965 ES345 video by GregsGuitars has appeared - this time with the covers on.
Huh...whaddayaknow. I think my question has been answered more or less!

 

[Midnight Blues]

 

[jcbfuzzface]

Mike - is the farther right 60 an argentine grey or sunburst finish?

 

[MikeSlub]

Mike - is the farther right 60 an argentine grey or sunburst finish?

Good eye - it's Argentine Grey.