Since this was given Gibson's "light aging", we assume the slight tarnish to the nickel-plated metal parts, and even the subtle finger/pick scuffs to the black pickguard, are the same as when it was new. Or maybe not, but whatever as this is close to being a new guitar and there's zero fret wear. There is a small ding in the finish on the back and a couple fingernail trails around the volume knob, but that's it for wear. An excellent reissue of an iconic version of the ES-335, and Gibson's Custom Shop really nailed that rich cherry-red stain. Note that the COA, Checklist, and Gibson hang tags included when new are in the case.
