Gibson

Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar Light Aged

$8,199.00
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$8,199.00
 

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. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

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; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Neck

Material
Solid Mahogany
Profile
Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length
24.75"
Fingerboard Material
Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Number Of Frets
22
Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
1.687"
Inlays
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish
Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating
Gold
Bridge
ABR-1
Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover Kidney Machine Heads
Pickguard
Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
TrussRod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs
Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip
Amber Catalin
Strap Buttons
2 - Brass
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
1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity