Gibson / ES-335 / 1959 / Red / Guitar
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If you like red guitars and you want a 59 dot neck in red, you're just about out of luck. I know of 6 of them and the last one I know of sold for close to $50,000. And that was a Bigsby. Here's the catch...the finish is excellent but it isn't original. It black lights correctly and but the pickup routs show some brown, so I'm guessing it was originally sunburst. The top is nicely figured with birdseye and the finish is very well done. Gibson didn't officially make a red 335 until 1960 and the early ones tend to fade to a watermelon or even orange color. This one has that fade-more pale rose than watermelon and it's a real looker. The neck is medium-a lot like a 64-.84" at the first fret and .92" at the 12th. Sealed PAFs and all original parts except for the tuners, new harness and probably a couple of saddles. Tuners are repro Klusons. The guitar had Grovers at some point. Case is a super clean brown Stone that is missing the accessory compartment lid. I will consider selling this guitar as a husk (neck and body only) for $12000.
OK Guitars, USA 
OK Guitars is an online only store in Kent, CT, USA. I ship anywhere If you're looking for a 335/345 or 355 from 1958-1965, I probably have what you're looking for or I know where to find it. I sometimes have later ones that I've taken in trade. I buy and sell more early ES 335s, 345s and 355s than anyone. I also deal in other vintage guitars and amps from the 50's and 60's.
All buyers are given a 48 hour period to try the guitar, inspect the guitar and decide whether to keep the guitar. Buyer will be responsible for the shipping in both directions should you decide to return it. You may return a guitar for any reason at all but only for the first 48 hours. No returns after the approval period has expired. Payment in full is required at time of purchase and guitars will not be shipped until funds have cleared.
