Gibson / ES-335 / 1959 / Sunburst / Guitar
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This is one of the first 335's to roll off the line in 1959. The serial is only 70 numbers into 59 and the factory order is 58. It has some 58 features-like the thin top (that's a good thing) and some 59 features like the bigger frets. What's most unusual is, of course, the finish. This is a designated factory second as evidenced by the "2" on the headstock. It is fairly clear that the deep sunburst is trying to hide some flaw and the perhaps over-zealous paint guy went a little too far. The finish is reminiscent of the 40's J-45s and I love it. It is not a refinish but the dark element and clear lacquer may have been redone at the factory after QC rejected it to cover a flaw. I believe that this is how it left the factory. The guitar black lights perfectly. Folks will likely question the finish no matter what but the little "2" kind of justifies it. But the guitar…the guitar is fabulous. Biggest neck I've ever had on a 335-.93" at the first fret and 1.04 at the 12th. Great PAFs have never been opened. It resonates like a 58 and plays like a 59. It doesn't get better than that. Photo shows a chrome tailpiece-that will be changed to a vintage correct nickel one. Condition is 9.5. Case is original brown Stone.
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.
