Gibson Guitar ES-335 ES 335 Dot Custom Shop Edition Beale Street Blue Like NewA very special Gibson ES-335 Dot in Stunning Beale Street Blue finish on highly figured wood.This guitar has been lovingly cared for since it has been in my personal collection.While it is Used, it remains in what I would call “Barely Used” or “Like New” condition.It has been kept in a smoke-free and temperature controlled environment at all times.Of course, this wonderful guitar was played a little bit when I first bought it, and occasionally thereafter played for maintenance and just for the love of the guitar.The guitar has never left the house.  Nor has the guitar ever been gigged by me.  There is no noticeable fret wear that I can see.This one is a real gem.Beautiful top, back and sides in the rare “Beale Street Blue” color, which is absolutely stunning.Neck Profile is wonderful to play.Original "GIBSON Custom Shop" case included, and Certificate of Authenticity paperwork as shown in the pictures.A rare find.SN:  CS251951.I have always kept this instrument stored in a smoke free environment that has always been temperature controlled and the instrument is in great shape.I have not used this instrument on any gigs.Barely Used, and in “Like New” condition.Instrument is Used.This is a great sounding and playing guitar.Please look at pictures for actual item that is included.Sold as is.No returns. Following the above overview are three sections:1) Payment and Shipping;2) Detailed Description; and3) Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------PAYMENT and SHIPPINGPlease pay immediately (read: as quickly as practical) after auction ends, so the transaction can be finished and shipped as timely as possible.Only PayPal accepted as payment in full for this item.Ships only to the address provided by PayPal with your payment.Instrument will be put into its case, and then into a reused old Gibson cardboard box, and surrounded carefully with recycled packing materials (to be as efficient as possible) and to protect the case from moving around inside the box during transport as much as practical, and shipped with care.I prefer shipping during the week to minimize any time the package would be sitting in a truck over the weekend.At time of shipping, I may upgrade to a faster FedEx service (at no additional cost to you), so if you purchase this instrument, if you can please provide your phone number when you pay for it, FedEx would appreciate it, as it is a required FedEx field … otherwise I will use the number 111-111-1111 in the field.  Additionally, I will include your PayPal eMail address in the FedEx notification system, so you know when your instrument has been dropped off at FedEx and when it arrives at your verified address.While I would prefer to sell this within the lower 48 United States, I will be happy to sell to anywhere where eBay can determine the shipping costs thru their shipping calculator.------------------------------------------------------------------------DETAILED DESCRIPTIONUp for sale is a VERY NICE Gibson ES-335 ES 335 Guitar, with beautiful flamed woods and in the stunning Beale Street Blue color!!!  This guitar was made in 2011.  If you are looking at this item, then you are more than likely a serious guitarist looking for the ultimate tool.  Or perhaps you admire the fine details of this beautiful guitar.  This guitar is a piece of art and sounds incredible!!!  Beautiful Wood & Condition.  The ES-335 is in excellent condition with no noticeable dings or dents.  This item includes the original hardshell "Gibson Custom Shop" case.High quality one piece neck (see pictures) that is very comfortable to play.------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS2011 Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 in Rare Beale Street Blue Finish … Nicely Figured … Near Mint Condition.Up for grabs is a rare Custom Shop 2011 Gibson ES-335 in a limited run of Beale Street Blue.The color is absolutely stunning, it is deep and vibrant and absolutely glows.Nicely FiguredThis particular 335 was hand picked for the exceptionally figured top and back.This 335 plays great all the way up and down the neck.This guitar has only been played a handful of hours and has spent the rest of her life tucked away in the case in a climate controlled environment.As you would expect from the 57 Classics you can get a full range of tone, everything from jazz, blues to metal.No breaks or repairs.No modificationsNo issues periodThe buyer of this 335 will be getting an essentially new guitar. Included is the Certificate of Authenticity from the Custom Shop and the OHSC.This 335 is one of the good ones and would make a great addition to anyones collectionThis guitar stays in tune as good as any guitar I've ever owned and the action is sweet!Don't miss out on this rare and unusually beautiful 335.Sticker on the Inside says ”Model ES335, Serial Number CS251951 is hereby GUARANTEED against faulty materials and workmanship, Gibson, initials “JB”, Memphis Tennessee, U.S.A.”And there is a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity that says HB091M, CS251951 or C5251951.16” Semi-Hollow Archtop GuitarDual Mounted Chrome Humbucking Pickups with one row of exposed chrome adjustment screwsControls: Plastic Volume and Tone Control on top of guitarBeale Street Blue FinishOne Piece NeckBlack Headstock with “Gibson” and “Deco Flower” inlaysNo Headstock BindingChrome Grover Tuners with Chrome button endsBack of Headstock has a sticker that says Gibson Custom ShopRosewood Fingerboard with single layer plastic binding and dot inlays (3,5,7,9,12,15,17, 19, 21)Single-Layer Plastic Binding (Light) on the Guitar Body Top and Single-Layer Plastic Binding (Light) on the Guitar Body BottomUnbound f-holesPlastic PickguardTraditional Gibson Chrome string holder and Plastic Nut.Markings: “Gibson” and traditional ES335 “Deco Flower” inlay on the HeadstockSticker on the inside of the guitar ” Model ES335, Serial Number CS251951 is hereby GUARANTEED against faulty materials and workmanship, Gibson, initials “JB”, Memphis Tennessee, U.S.A.”.Weight: 8.2 Pounds;Scale Length = 24.5”;Neck Joins the body at the Nineteenth Fret;Frets = 22 Wide Nickel Silver;Neck Width = 1.680” at the Nut, 2.031” at the Twelfth Fret;String Spread at the Nut = 1.352”String Spread at the Bridge = 2.004”String gauge’s are round wound Strings= 10p – 13p – 17p – 26w – 36w – 46wNeck Depth = 0.81” at just behind the First Fret, and 0.88” at just behind the Twelfth FretBody Depth = 1.735”Headstock Thickness = 0.568“Lower Bout = 16.125” wideUpper Bout = 11.625” wideBody Length = 18.125” (not including the neck heel)Double Cutaway traditional ES335 venetian styleDual Chrome Mounted Humbucking Pickups, mounted into the top of the guitar, the pickguard is mounted with a chrome metal angle bracket to the side of the guitarNut = PlasticBridge: Base = Chrome Adjustment hardware, Saddle = Chrome and individually compensated.Black Hardshell Gibson Custom case with a Grey Interior, with a grey guitar silk cover.------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have any questions, please email me thru the eBay email system.Happy buying!!!Thank you for looking at this eBay item for sale./ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /