Description

Gibson ES-335 CRS Country Tobacco – USED

An incredible example of a 335 CRS in stunning original condition.

In 1979, Gibson along with others, Gibson released two new ES-335 models; the CRR and the CRS which stood for “Country Rock Regular” and “Country Rock Stereo” respectively.  A fierce or subtle and versatile instrument.

Limited run, the each of the guitars were meticulously crafted. Both guitars featured cream binding, pick guard, and exposed pickups. The three piece maple neck with medium block inlays on a cream bound rosewood fretboard. The tuning heads were Grover rotomatics and the nut came out of the factory in brass. In addition, the bridges featured brass saddles and a Gibson TP-6 fine tuning tail piece. 

The CRS has covered pickups. epoxy- backed Bill Lawrence pickups are a little hotter than regular humbuckers, which would certainly cover the Rock part of it s name but if you back off of the volume, they butter up quite nicely and slide into a warm and creamy tone – The CRS also varied in that it came with a master volume and two tone knobs. It also featured a mono and a stereo input jack, giving it its name. 

If you are serious about collecting, or just love untouched original guitars to own and play, then this is one cream of the crop guitar to buy. 

Gibson CRS Condition:

The condition of this guitar is immaculate. It has been kept in its case, and has almost no wear or signs of use. As a 1979 model, this truely is a perfect candidate for the collection. The stereo outputs on this guitar offers extra flexability and great tones from classic rock to blues.                          

 

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