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Gibson ES-335 Traditional

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Aftermarket Price

$2,714

AxeDB's estimate

Retail Price

$3,699

Retail Price

Aftermarket Discount

-26.6%

vs. retail

Aftermarket Price History

Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.

The ES-335 Traditional is aimed at buyers who want the model to lean back toward familiar Gibson manners without turning into a museum exercise. It sits in a useful middle lane between plain current production and stricter historical reissue thinking. The used market likes it best when the guitar still feels composed and old-fashioned in the right ways, not merely conservative on paper.

Individual Listings (Used Market)

Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.

Market Report

Used examples typically trade between $2,350 and $2,725; anything under $2,325 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.

This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.

Condition has a moderate effect on price (~19% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.

Updated May 19, 2026 · Based on AxeDB sales data

Price Stability

Medium

Moderate price variation

Volume

~3/mo

-14.3% vs. 12-mo avg

recent 3-month avg

Condition Sensitivity

Medium

Medium sensitivity

~19% penalty for wear

Market Liquidity

Very Low

Rarely comes to market

Fair Market Value

$2,350 – $2,725

Good buy under $2,325

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