2005 Gibson ES-335 '59 DOT RI Ebony finish
2005 Gibson ES-335 '59 DOT RI Ebony finish
Here’s a real nice 2005 Gibson ES-335 DOT model ‘59 reissue 100% original with nickel hardware and sexy Ebony finish.
Made in USA.
This guitar is solid with no breaks, no cracks and no repairs.
The Ebony finish is glossy and deep and shows minor handling wear. There are some light scuffs and line wear here and there which I tried to capture in the photos but the reflective qualities of black don’t really help. The binding is in great shape throughout. The neck joint is solid and the neck itself is smooth and straight. The neck profile is best described as a slim-C. It measures .801” deep at the 1st fret and .889” deep at the 12th fret. It has the desirable 1 11/16” inch wide nut width. The original nickel Grover tuners all work smoothly. The headstock and logo both display well. The rosewood fingerboard is nice, clean and very smooth. The dot markers present well. The bound neck is comfortable. The string height is set low for a fast and easy playing action. The guitar plays effortlessly up and down the fingerboard. The frets have been dressed and polished and appear near-new condition-see photos. The original PAF pickups both have a strong clear signal and scream with the sweetness that only a PAF can provide. The controls all function smoothly and quietly. The original nickel ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece display a slight amount of patina. The guitar is fairly lightweight for a Thinline hollow body and only weighs 8.68 lbs. it is comfortable whether in a strap or in your lap. The original black Gibson hardcase is in used condition and the black cover slip is present-one of the fabric bands that attach it to the case has separated.
This is a great guitar in a relatively rare color.
It has been professionally setup and is ready to play.