1975 Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo – Factory Gold Flake | All Original Exceptional

1975 Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo – Factory Gold Flake | All Original Exceptional

1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo Varitone – Factory Gold Flake – All Original – Exceptional Condition

This is an original 1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TD Stereo in a rare and unusual factory Gold Flake finish. Factory custom finishes from this era were typically special-order instruments and produced in very limited quantities.

Gold flake finishes were occasionally seen on special-order ES-335 models in the mid-1970s, but they are exceedingly rare on ES-345s. I have personally not seen any other ES-345s finished like this. The sparkle lacquer is untouched and appears completely original to the instrument.

Under blacklight inspection, the finish displays a consistent aged lacquer glow across the entire guitar; top, back, sides, and neck, with no signs of overspray or refinish. The aging is uniform and correct throughout.

This guitar is all original, including:

• Original patent-number humbuckers
• Original stereo wiring harness
• Original 6-position Varitone circuit
• Original Bigsby vibrato
• Original tuners, hardware, and plastics
• Original case

The stereo output functions properly and a stereo cable is included.

The Varitone circuit operates exactly as intended:

• Position 1 (Bypass): Full, open ES-335-style tone
• Positions 2–6: Progressive notch filtering that reduces low frequencies and narrows the bandwidth, producing increasingly focused, hollow tonal textures

Tonally, this ES-345 is lively, articulate, and dynamic. It has excellent acoustic resonance and translates beautifully when amplified.

The neck is straight, stable, and comfortable. Action is smooth and low, and the guitar plays effortlessly up and down the fingerboard.

Cosmetically, the instrument is beautiful. The Gold Flake finish paired with the cherry back and sides is striking.

The original Gibson hardshell case is included.

Serial number: 553408

Please message with any questions or for additional photos.

Shipping in the Continental United States. Shipping available outside the Continental US.
Please feel free to ask any questions. Stand in pictures is not included.
The environment is important to us. At Golden Pickups, our packaging will be made of recycled materials and recyclable materials. We use the following recyclable packing material or recycled packing material:

  • Cardboard boxes for larger items or recycled-paper padded envelopes for small part or flat items. We do not use plastic envelopes or plastic containers.
  • Paper packing tape is used to seal boxes . Clear packing tape (plastic) may be used in a limited way to join pieces of bubble wrap or for affixing a label.
  • Kraft paper for padding and space/void filling : is made from 100% recycled paper and is fully recyclable.
  • Biodegradable peanuts for padding : are made from organic starch and decomposes in water leaving no toxic waste. Simply dissolve in water or place loosely in a garbage bag since they will decompose in a landfill.
  • Recycled green bubble wrap , that is made from up to 40% recycled content with up to 20% from post-consumer sources.

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1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo Varitone – Factory Gold Flake – All Original – Exceptional Condition

This is an original 1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TD Stereo in a rare and unusual factory Gold Flake finish. Factory custom finishes from this era were typically special-order instruments and produced in very limited quantities.

Gold flake finishes were occasionally seen on special-order ES-335 models in the mid-1970s, but they are exceedingly rare on ES-345s. I have personally not seen any other ES-345s finished like this. The sparkle lacquer is untouched and appears completely original to the instrument.

Under blacklight inspection, the finish displays a consistent aged lacquer glow across the entire guitar; top, back, sides, and neck, with no signs of overspray or refinish. The aging is uniform and correct throughout.

This guitar is all original, including:

• Original patent-number humbuckers
• Original stereo wiring harness
• Original 6-position Varitone circuit
• Original Bigsby vibrato
• Original tuners, hardware, and plastics
• Original case

The stereo output functions properly and a stereo cable is included.

The Varitone circuit operates exactly as intended:

• Position 1 (Bypass): Full, open ES-335-style tone
• Positions 2–6: Progressive notch filtering that reduces low frequencies and narrows the bandwidth, producing increasingly focused, hollow tonal textures

Tonally, this ES-345 is lively, articulate, and dynamic. It has excellent acoustic resonance and translates beautifully when amplified.

The neck is straight, stable, and comfortable. Action is smooth and low, and the guitar plays effortlessly up and down the fingerboard.

Cosmetically, the instrument is beautiful. The Gold Flake finish paired with the cherry back and sides is striking.

The original Gibson hardshell case is included.

Serial number: 553408

Please message with any questions or for additional photos.

Shipping in the Continental United States. Shipping available outside the Continental US.
Please feel free to ask any questions. Stand in pictures is not included.
The environment is important to us. At Golden Pickups, our packaging will be made of recycled materials and recyclable materials. We use the following recyclable packing material or recycled packing material:

  • Cardboard boxes for larger items or recycled-paper padded envelopes for small part or flat items. We do not use plastic envelopes or plastic containers.
  • Paper packing tape is used to seal boxes . Clear packing tape (plastic) may be used in a limited way to join pieces of bubble wrap or for affixing a label.
  • Kraft paper for padding and space/void filling : is made from 100% recycled paper and is fully recyclable.
  • Biodegradable peanuts for padding : are made from organic starch and decomposes in water leaving no toxic waste. Simply dissolve in water or place loosely in a garbage bag since they will decompose in a landfill.
  • Recycled green bubble wrap , that is made from up to 40% recycled content with up to 20% from post-consumer sources.

Description

1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo Varitone – Factory Gold Flake – All Original – Exceptional Condition

This is an original 1974–1975 Gibson ES-345TD Stereo in a rare and unusual factory Gold Flake finish. Factory custom finishes from this era were typically special-order instruments and produced in very limited quantities.

Gold flake finishes were occasionally seen on special-order ES-335 models in the mid-1970s, but they are exceedingly rare on ES-345s. I have personally not seen any other ES-345s finished like this. The sparkle lacquer is untouched and appears completely original to the instrument.

Under blacklight inspection, the finish displays a consistent aged lacquer glow across the entire guitar; top, back, sides, and neck, with no signs of overspray or refinish. The aging is uniform and correct throughout.

This guitar is all original, including:

• Original patent-number humbuckers
• Original stereo wiring harness
• Original 6-position Varitone circuit
• Original Bigsby vibrato
• Original tuners, hardware, and plastics
• Original case

The stereo output functions properly and a stereo cable is included.

The Varitone circuit operates exactly as intended:

• Position 1 (Bypass): Full, open ES-335-style tone
• Positions 2–6: Progressive notch filtering that reduces low frequencies and narrows the bandwidth, producing increasingly focused, hollow tonal textures

Tonally, this ES-345 is lively, articulate, and dynamic. It has excellent acoustic resonance and translates beautifully when amplified.

The neck is straight, stable, and comfortable. Action is smooth and low, and the guitar plays effortlessly up and down the fingerboard.

Cosmetically, the instrument is beautiful. The Gold Flake finish paired with the cherry back and sides is striking.

The original Gibson hardshell case is included.

Serial number: 553408

Please message with any questions or for additional photos.

Shipping in the Continental United States. Shipping available outside the Continental US.
Please feel free to ask any questions. Stand in pictures is not included.
The environment is important to us. At Golden Pickups, our packaging will be made of recycled materials and recyclable materials. We use the following recyclable packing material or recycled packing material:

  • Cardboard boxes for larger items or recycled-paper padded envelopes for small part or flat items. We do not use plastic envelopes or plastic containers.
  • Paper packing tape is used to seal boxes . Clear packing tape (plastic) may be used in a limited way to join pieces of bubble wrap or for affixing a label.
  • Kraft paper for padding and space/void filling : is made from 100% recycled paper and is fully recyclable.
  • Biodegradable peanuts for padding : are made from organic starch and decomposes in water leaving no toxic waste. Simply dissolve in water or place loosely in a garbage bag since they will decompose in a landfill.
  • Recycled green bubble wrap , that is made from up to 40% recycled content with up to 20% from post-consumer sources.

Additional information

Weight 21.0 lbs
Dimensions 50.0 × 20.0 × 8.0 in
Handedness

Right-Handed
Series

Gibson ES
Type

Electric Guitar
Model Year

1975
Body Type

Hollow
Body Material

Maple
String Configuration

6 String
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Body Color

Gold
Model

Gibson ES-345TDSV Stereo
Number of Frets

22
Item Condition

Used
Brand

gibson

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