Gibson / ES-345 / 1959 / Black (Factory) / Guitar
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Read 'em and weep. Not just a factory black 59 ES-345 but a "first rack" 345. FON #s S8537, S8538 and S8539 are generally considered the first 345's. What makes them special is the HUGE neck, the "short leg" PAF in the bridge and the sometimes wax potted choke in a much smaller rout than the later ones. This has all of the features of a first rack, including the wax potted choke and it's completely intact. The wiring has never been touched, the PAF pickups have never been opened. The tuners are pat applied for Klusons and possibly original but were at one time swapped out for Grovers. It is a factory stop tail but had a Bigsby added at a later date-probably in the first year since the Bigsby (which is included) is the older type that only lasted until late 1960. It is currently set up as stop tail (vintage correct short seam, long studs). The finish is without any doubt a factory original finish. No sign of a refinish. Neck measures .91" at the first fret and 1.01" at the 12th. that's about as big as they get. The guitar shows moderate checking and moderate wear. There are scrapes and bumps everywhere but it's 56 years old. You should look so good at 56. The frets appear to be original. Brown Lifton case in fair condition.
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.
