WTB parts for vintage ES-345

jimmyguitar · October 2021

Hi, I know it’s probably a long shot but does anyone here have correct parts for a 1960 ES-345? I need a set of gold reflector knobs, a ‘stereo’ truss cover and a set of gold single line/single ring Klusons tuners. I seem to remember @guitars4you had some 345 parts on his site but that was a while ago now! Thanks!

guitars4you · October 2021

That was a while ago as you say - I can't now fully recall what parts I had - But the 3 items you require I'm sure were not on my list - I know I had the choke assembly - Maybe even the pots, with screened covers - Things like the knurled 'nut' for the selector switch and maybe a selector switch tip - But enjoy the search and hope you get them sooner or later

The knobs plus tuners should hopefully be easier to find as they are utilised on many other models - But the stereo truss rod cover may well be a long search - If it helps, I know you want gold, but most of the gold did wear off, so if you come across suitable nickel versions go with them as a) you could always try and get them re-plated, then subtly aged b) accept them as nickel, but I suppose it depends on how worn the other gold parts are

jimmyguitar · October 2021

guitars4you said:

That was a while ago as you say - I can't now fully recall what parts I had - But the 3 items you require I'm sure were not on my list - I know I had the choke assembly - Maybe even the pots, with screened covers - Things like the knurled 'nut' for the selector switch and maybe a selector switch tip - But enjoy the search and hope you get them sooner or later

The knobs plus tuners should hopefully be easier to find as they are utilised on many other models - But the stereo truss rod cover may well be a long search - If it helps, I know you want gold, but most of the gold did wear off, so if you come across suitable nickel versions go with them as a) you could always try and get them re-plated, then subtly aged b) accept them as nickel, but I suppose it depends on how worn the other gold parts are

Thanks mate, yes I am prepared for a long search, I’ll probably buy some repros for now and keep an eye out for original parts as they crop up

jimmyguitar · October 2021

guitars4you · October 2021

jimmyguitar said:

guitars4you said:

That was a while ago as you say - I can't now fully recall what parts I had - But the 3 items you require I'm sure were not on my list - I know I had the choke assembly - Maybe even the pots, with screened covers - Things like the knurled 'nut' for the selector switch and maybe a selector switch tip - But enjoy the search and hope you get them sooner or later

The knobs plus tuners should hopefully be easier to find as they are utilised on many other models - But the stereo truss rod cover may well be a long search - If it helps, I know you want gold, but most of the gold did wear off, so if you come across suitable nickel versions go with them as a) you could always try and get them re-plated, then subtly aged b) accept them as nickel, but I suppose it depends on how worn the other gold parts are

Thanks mate, yes I am prepared for a long search, I’ll probably buy some repros for now and keep an eye out for original parts as they crop up

I think that would be my game plan

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