S_R

Greetings from Canada. So I just picked up my new ES 335 I had ordered in to Long and McQuade. Absolutely beautiful guitar, set up perfectly and plays and sounds like a dream. I am 100% happy with it. I'm also a little confused though. I had ordered the DOT version, in Vintage Burst (https://www.long-mcquade.com/181700/Guitars/Hollow-body-Electric-Guitars/Gibson/ES-335-Dot---Vintage-Burst.htm), as I couldn't justify the extra $800 for the block inlays and AAA top on the 'figured' version. However, my guitar arrived with block inlays and a pretty boldly flamed top. The guy at Long and McQuade was just as confused as I was -- the model number and price all indicated it should be a DOT. And the vintage burst colour isn't even offered as an option for the 'figured' version, so I don't believe they just sent out the wrong guitar at the warehouse. All I can think of with regards to an explanation is that perhaps -- since the QC checklist is dated late November 2020 -- they were using up excess stock and fulfilling some DOT orders with block-inlayed necks and figured tops before the end of the year? Again, I'm not at all unhappy, just curious. Seems like I got a deal and a relatively unique guitar. Would anyone have any ideas how or why this guitar exists?