1977 Gibson ES-335, Walnut - Johnny Marr's First Choice
Owned by Iain H
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Rye Lane 3.3 mi
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Description
A beauty of a 335. A 1977 Walnut model, with rare coil-tap switch. The exact model Johnny Marr played when The Smiths got together for the first time, to record demos of Handsome Devil, What Difference Does It Make? and Miserable Lie. Check out Johnny's autobiography, Set The Boy Free, for the picture, and story behind those first sessions. Super-narrow neck, the narrowest Gibson ever produced for an ES-335. A joy to play. Comes loaded with its original Bill Lawrence designed Super Humbucking pickups, which Gibson included in SGs and ES-335s predominantly from the early-70s to mid-80s. Also known as "Tarbacks" in reference to the black epoxy resin that was used to encase the pick-up, these were Gibson's inaugural "hot" pick-ups. Probably not so hot by comparison with what's on the market today, but pioneering at the time. Great warm tone, not too bright, perfect with a cranked amp. This one has had some playing, with a very distinctive wearing of the lacquer on the back of the neck - cleaned and repolished, but not refinished, in honour of its history in the hands of devoted guitarists. Plays great. Sounds great. And perfect for getting your fingers around What Difference Does It Make? Happy to include a support pack at no extra cost, with: - Hercules Mini Stand - Strap - Clip-on Tuner - Cleaning Cloth - Complimentary Plectrums. Happy to meet personally in London to hand over. And if this isn't the one for you, check out my other guitar, amp and pedal listings!
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Free cancellation until 2 days before your rental starts. After that, you'll get half your money back until the day before. Read more
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Reviews
Laura E borrowed 1977 Gibson ES-335, Walnut - Johnny Marr's First Choice
Great experience, amazing communication and costumer service and beautiful guitar. Will definitely be hiring from here again for future events and gigs :)
Zarah B borrowed 1977 Gibson ES-335, Walnut - Johnny Marr's First Choice
Excellent, friendly and professional service, Guitar and amp in exceptional condition. Dad sat and played all day and night. Came with complimentary pack, plectrums, stand, strap etc.
Reviews for other items belonging to Iain H
Matt B borrowed Fender Stratocaster 2006 Classic Arctic White Electric Guitar
Can’t recommend Iain more. Super responsive, very helpful and great guitars
Ryan F borrowed 1990 Gretsch White Falcon Hollowbody Guitar
Great rental! Iains very nice and his guitar was exactly as described- worked perfectly for what we needed!
Sam F borrowed 1972 Fender Precision Bass Guitar, Classic Sunburst
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Iain was incredibly helpful, polite and enthusiastic, and even provided an extra bag of useful tools, including a clip-on tuner. The 1972 Fender Precision Bass and amp were in pristine condition, sounded incredible and genuinely elevated our rehearsal session. Excellent service all round – I’ll absolutely be hiring from Iain again.
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