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Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue, Light Aged, Grapefruit Red
Gibson

1959 ES-355 Reissue, Light Aged, Grapefruit Red

ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$8,199

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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Score

estimated from specs & owner reviews
77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67

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Specifications

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Specifications for 1959 ES-355 Reissue, Light Aged, Grapefruit Red
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardEbony
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / Custombucker
Back3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335
Body StylesES
BridgeABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker
Case50s Brown/Pink Hardshell
CenterblockMaple
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitators
FinishGold, Light Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
ModelCUS18761
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker
NutNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardES-355 Bound Tortoise; Long
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Gold
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Side3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Strap Buttons2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber
TailpieceLightweight Stop Bar
Top wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic
Tuner PlatingGold
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
Street price$8,199

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