1959 Gibson ES-345 sunburst
BMVG's is pleased to present an absolute gem of a guitar!
A squeaky clean; 1959 Gibson ES-345!
Dot necks get all the glory and come with the hefty price tag to match. If you want the same guitar at a 60+% discount (which is crazy to say) then a 345 is the way to go. Sure the inlays are different and you have the varitone knob but from a tone & construction standpoint there is little to no difference between the two. In fact the bodies were interchangeable; ever find a 335 with choke cut out under the bridge pickup? I have, it definitely happened.
This instrument is a very strong playing example that is original down to the frets. She has a flawlessly shot sunburst finish. Perfectly Balanced PAF's 7.5 N& 7.7B and my favorite neck profile (.85 - .96) it isn't too big and it's far from the .80 or less you get in 1960.
All of the gold hardware is original and in very good condition with some but not excessive fading. The choke was removed and is in the case; so this one (like most 345's) is set up to plug & play just like a 335. The original 59 harness was used and bumble bee caps added.
Comes with a very nice Gibson badged case with original handle!
Bank wire and check are the preferred method of payment. Invoices can be sent to use credit cards additional fees may apply.
Overnight shipping after payment is received is my preference. There are always exceptions so shipping will be discussed on a case by case basis.
Accurate descriptions, photographs and conversation before a sale is imparitive to minimize any potential returns. Vintage guitars don't like being shipped back and forth. An authentication period can be granted and will be discussed and evaluated on a case by case basis.