Our Take:
Take everything that made the ES-335 such an insane guitar, and bling it out: that’s what you’ve got in the new Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissues. This ES-355 utilizes the same feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction and two-humbucker design, and outfits it with a sleek ebony fretboard adorned with ’50s pattern mother-of-pearl block inlays, multi-ply binding, gold hardware…do you need any more convincing that this is a top-shelf guitar? With undeniable style, unbelievable blues rock tones, and a hardshell Lifton case to protect it, there’s no better semi-hollowbody option than this 355.
Gibson’s Take:
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.
Standard Specifications
General Info
Brand: | Gibson |
Model: | 1959 ES-355 Reissue |
Color: | Ebony |
Serial: | Call |
Weight: | Call |
Condition: | New |
Body
Top Material: | N/A |
Body Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Neck
Material: | Solid Mahogany |
Finish: | Call |
Fingerboard Material/Radius: | Solid Ebony, 12″ |
Frets (Number and Size): | 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
Inlays: | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
Nut (Material and Width): | Nylon, 1.69″ |
Scale Length: | 24.75″ |
Profile: |
Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape |
Electronics
Pickups: | 2 x Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Pickup Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Controls: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
Bridge: | ABR-1 |
Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid |
Control Knobs: | Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats |
Hardware Finish: | Gold |
Accessories
Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell, Certificate of Authenticity
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