This Japanese-made 2002 Epiphone 1963 ES-335 Dot Elite Electric has been very gently owned and is in excellent condition with minimal wear! A few tiny, barely visible pinhead-sized pressure dimples on its top can be detected upon close inspection, while a very light pressure dimple and small paint scuff can be found at the bass-side lower bout. Light, normal pick scratches can be seen on the pickguard. Overall super clean! Neck is straight as an arrow and frets show little to no wear. Looks, play and sounds fantastic! Original hardshell case is in overall great shape with a few normal nicks and scuffs. A few inches of tolex near the handle has pulled away from the case, but could be easily reaffixed.The Elite series are instruments that approach custom shop perfection. Crafted with premium woods, fitted with American pickups and circuitry–even American-made toggle switches and Grover tuners–they’re made at a special factory devoted to their manufacture where they receive a high degree of hands-on luthier attention. You’ll find the Elite 1963 Dot true to the original, beautifully made, a sweet-sounding and easy-playing instrument that beautifully bridges the gap between Epiphone and Gibson®. Includes hardshell case.
