Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue VOS Vintage Natural Electric Guitar
The King of the ES Models
What 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.
Detailed Specifications
Body
Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: Multi-ply
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: 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® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Case: Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity