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It's been a while since a factory stop tail 59 ES-335 in blonde has shown up for sale. The last one (I keep track of this stuff) was over three years ago in July 2021. That shows how rare these are and how most of them are already ensconced in someone's collection to stay. I've seen more red 59's in the past three years than I have blondes (and there are 5 times as many blondes in 59). This one is a later 59 with the medium neck. Measurements are .84" at the first and .90" at the twelfth. Sealed PAFs read 7.76B and 8.0KN-it's worth noting that the solder is rather sloppy but I've seen this method many times on Gibsons. The covers may have been off at some point. I usually go by the edges of the covers-theyusually get slightly bent when removed. It is all original except for the tuner tips. Frets are original and in excellent condition. Condition is 9+. There is no checking and no wear. The only flaws are a small ding in the top and a circular area inside the bass side cutaway where something reacted with the finish (see photo). Case is excellent Gibson badged brown with pink. I don't think there is a cleaner blonde 59 anywhere.