Herb Ellis took over from Kessel after a year or so.

She was championed by guitar great Herb Ellis, who referred to her as "the new superstar of guitar".

Smith was first played by Herb Ellis.

In the 2004 variant the inlaid logo and crown return with Herb Ellis' name embosed on the trussrod cover.

The earliest ES-165s shipped did not have Herb Ellis' signature on the headstock.

Herb Ellis took over from Kessel.

Herb Ellis was also featured on the television show Sanford and Son accompanying Fred's singing.

August 4 - Herb Ellis, jazz guitarist (died 2010)

March 28 - Herb Ellis, 88, American musician.

Kessel tired of touring after a year, and was succeeded by Herb Ellis.