
1959 ES-355 Reissue, Light Aged, Grapefruit Red
The King of the ES Models, Artfully Aged by the Murphy Lab Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. 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 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 also features light aging from the artisans at the Murphy Lab. A brown and pink 50s-style hardshell case is also included.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Back | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker |
| Case | 50s Brown/Pink Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Maple |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitators |
| Finish | Gold, Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Custom Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CUS18761 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | ES-355 Bound Tortoise; Long |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Side | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons |
| Street price | $8,199 |




