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1981 Gibson ES-335 Tim Shaw Humbuckers Natural
We've had many '80s Shaw era ES-335 Dot reissues over the last few years but the hardest one to find has been the first year 1981 model year. Well here we go! Check out this super clean example from the first year of production and its in remarkable shape! Fabulous Tim Shaw "Patent Number" pickups. Highly coveted tones from these pickups, which only gets better as the magnets age. This is a prime example of the Shaw-era Kalamazoo made Dot guitars. The best.
All original, expect for the the bridge has been replaced with an ABR-1 and the covers have been removed to show off the zebra coil Shaw PAF's. She ships in the OHSC.
8lbs 6oz
We have a whole collection of Shaw equipped ES guitars 1981-1988 to compare it too!
We are a brick and mortar showroom in Morristown NJ, by appointment. Shoot us an email to set up a time to try this and others in our amazing vintage and high end inventory, most of which can also be found on our website www.watchtowerguitars.com
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