Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stopbar VOS, Ebony
Interest FREE financing available at checkoutWhat could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The 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 that's 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 rendition's 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.
Specifications
BODY
- Body Style: ES
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Centerblock: Solid Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Weight Relief: None
NECK
- Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
- Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
HARDWARE
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
- Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
- Control Knobs: Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats
- Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
- Strap Buttons: Cream Plastic
- Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
ELECTRONICS
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity