Around 15500$.
Nice Gibson.
Sure it is a real Gibson?

Wish I could see the video... A photo would have been better. Not just because I can't see video, but because the quality is higher.

How about a serial number? Look ups can provide a better feel of what you really have. The S/N can also pinpoint place and date of manufacture.

Mods? If you've done any, they will lower the value of the guitar as it's no longer "standard." Unless you have a REALLY cheap guitar, then modding can increase it's value a little, but not usually as much as the mod itself cost.

Original case? Yes, the original case will add to the overall value.

If you want a REAL idea of what your axe might be worth, (instead of silly guesses,) take it to a decent guitar shop. Maybe even a few of them, and ask.

I had no clue that the $35 12 string guitar I bought in a pawn shop in Texas in 1970 was worth anything at all until I took it in to have some work done on it. Turns out it was a 1928 Stella Blues 12 String. By itself, worth, (and insured for,) $11,500. With the original case? Add another $3,500. Case alone? Only $1,500.

Okay.. the video is really bad but.. from the description here goes..

it's a early 1977. Trap tailpieces were standard from 1965 until 1985 on 335's so that is really not that unusual.
The coil tap was added in 77. and the designation was really a 335 TD CCR (the TD is redundant because all that means is Thin Body Double Cutaway. They all were).
Collectability for a mid/late 70's 335 is really not that high. The 70's were the middle of the "Dark Years" for Gibson. Very questionable quality. The bridge is a standard "Nashville" bridge. Basically a nice piece but nothing to get really excited about.. Value (and your mileage may vary) lower to mid 2k range. If you get offered more, good for you.

That's basically your guitar from what I was able to see.. now for the caveats. Unchanged, straight, original everything and not messed with is really what determines bottom line value. The other things are how desirable the specific guitar is. With a 59 Les Paul being an A+ for desirability, yours falls somewhere around a D+. This is again assuming it is all original and straight.

To get a better grip on the "perceived value" (I say that because.. it worth exactly what someone will buy it for NOT what the "experts" say). Go to Gruhn gutiars and follow the guidelines had have them give you an appraisal.

Good Luck

It is original and nothing has been changed on this guitar. When you look at it, it is hard to believe it is 30 years old.

my friends grandpa had one like that like exactly the same but anyway he said somewhere in the $7,000.00 to $8,000.00 But I cant really help alot but thats just what I've heard hope it helps... But other than that I really like it those are really nice...

Keep Rocking...

I have taken it to 3 different people and the estimates vary from 2,000 and 10,000 dollars.

The case is original but it is not in good condition.

"I have taken it to 3 different people and the estimates vary from 2,000 and 10,000 dollars. "


Just my opinion but, If you can get 10K for that guitar I would have it gone and be running to the bank so quick.
I know where there is a '65 335 Dead straight for 9300.. you could sell your's get a 65 and have 700 dollars cash left..

Well like I said, it is not for sale. I really like the guitar and it's value will only increase. Who knows, maybe I will sell it one day.

I was offered $4000.00 for it last weekend. That is the best offer (not estimate) I have had.

I was at "Guitar Exchange" in Baltimore some years back. The guy there wanted $2100 for a black 79' Les Paul that looked like had been used to play hockey. When I questioned him about the price, because I just couldn't believe it, he said, "well, it's vintage." Your guitar by comparison is VERY nice in my opinion. Even though the guitar is not for sale, I wonder if you were to put it on ebay if you would actually get $10,000 for it. I think price if often dictated by how the item is displayed, and where it's sold. Appraisals mean little if nobody will actually buy it. But if you put that guitar in a bidding type atmosphere, who knows. I just recently saw a pre CBS Fender going for $60,000. I think that guitar has a good shot at $10,000.

"The guy there wanted $2100 for a black 79' Les Paul that looked like had been used to play hockey. When I questioned him about the price, because I just couldn't believe it, he said, "well, it's vintage.""

Now that's marketing.. 2100 dollars "several years ago".. get the hell outta here.. He was throwing you under the bus if you would have let him.

Yeah, I couldn't believe it either. It had gold hardware that had long flaked, or wore off, (I always disliked gold for that reason), and it was really beat to hell. The action was shot out of the fretboard, but hey it was a "vintage" LP. I just walked across the street to Bill's Music and picked up my blue strat for $800. This was back in 97' the whole Slash, Les Paul craze was still going on then even though G N' R was pretty much toast by then.