Gibson
1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle
ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$8,199
An electric guitar from Gibson, the 1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle uses an ES-335 body. It is built with a 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body, Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. It measures a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Electronics are Custombucker / Custombucker. Made in the United States and typically listed around $8199. It is commonly associated with 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 | 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 | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker |
| Case | 50s Brown/Pink Lifton Hardshell |
| Centerblock | Maple |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitators |
| Finish | Gloss Nickel |
| 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 | 59ES355PSL21641 |
| 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 |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Side | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons |
| Street price | $8,199 |
