Gibson
1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony
ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$6,999
The Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony is an electric guitar with an ES-335 body shape. Construction pairs a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body, Solid Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. It is fitted with Custombucker / Custombucker. Made in the United States and typically listed around $6999. Typical styles include Blues, Jazz and Rock.
Best for
BluesJazzRockBlues Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | VOS nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker |
| Case | Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Maple |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in mother of pearl |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | 59ES355VOEBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Toggle |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Strap Buttons | Cream Plastic |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button |
| Street price | $6,999 |
