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

1959 ES-355 Reissue, Light Aged, Watermelon Red

ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$8,699

The King of the ES Models 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 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.

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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, Watermelon Red
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodSolid Mahogany
FretboardEbony
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335
Body StylesES
BridgeABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
CenterblockSolid Maple
Control KnobsBlack Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Fretboard inlay1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Model59ES355LAWMGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69 Medium & Tall
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3
NutNylon
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardMulti-Ply Bound Celluloid
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium C
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass
Strap Buttons2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber Catalin
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuner PlatingGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
Weight ReliefNone
Street price$8,699

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