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  • A92886

    Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue - Vintage Natural

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    The King of the ES Models

    Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibsons legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

    What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355!

    The Gibson 1959 ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic - the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability - and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard thats adorned with 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop renditions attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355.

    A five latch Lifton™ case is also included.

    Specs

    Serial No.

    A92886

    Weight

    3.946kg

    Type

    Hollow Body; Centre-Block

    Colour

    Vintage Natural

    Orientation

    Right Handed

    Number of Strings

    6

    Body Shape

    ES-335

    Body Material

    3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

    Body Finish

    Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

    Neck Material

    Mahogany

    Neck Shape

    50s Rounded Medium C

    Fretboard Material

    Ebony

    Number of Frets

    22

    Fretboard Inlays

    1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl

    Fret Size

    Authentic Medium-Jumbo

    Fretboard Radius

    12" (304mm)

    Nut Material

    Nylon

    Nut Width

    1.687"(42.85mm)

    Neck Pickups

    Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

    Bridge Pickups

    Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

    Controls

    2 X Volume, 2 X Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Switch

    Pickguard

    Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

    Bridge

    ABR-1 Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece

    Tuners

    Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips

    Strings

    .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

    Case/ Bag

    Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell