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Gibson Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355, Wine Red
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Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355, Wine Red

ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$6,999

A Lovingly Crafted Tribute to a Father of Rock and Roll "If you were to try to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry." – John Lennon Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock and roll. His stagecraft and musicianship laid the foundation for nearly every genre of rock and popular music. His playing, showmanship, and catalog of music helped launch many musicians’ careers, and countless sidemen shared the stage with him. So did his trusted Gibson guitars. This guitar was painstakingly crafted to replicate his beloved 1978 ES-355. We proudly present to you the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355. To honor Chuck Berry’s legacy, we made sure every aspect of construction and appointments is historically correct, including aged gold hardware, a Maestro™ Vibrola™, Grover® tuners, a Varitone switch, and a classic Split Diamond headstock inlay. The Wine Red finish features Murphy Lab custom aging, giving it the look and feel of the original. Case candy includes a captain's hat, conduit bracket/finger holder (with instructions), and a certificate of authenticity. Only 100 guitars will be hand-made by the expert luthiers and craftspeople of the Gibson Custom Shop as part of this very special limited run.

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Chuck Berry

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 Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355, Wine Red
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodLayered Maple
Neck wood3-piece Maple
FretboardEbony
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
Pickups68 Custombucker Alnico 5 / 68 Custombucker Alnico 5
AccessoriesCaptain's Hat, Conduit Bracket/Finger Holder (with instructions), Certificate of Authenticity
BackPlain Maple Laminate
Binding7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard and F-Holes
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeES-335
Body StylesES
BracingRed Spruce
BridgeTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup68 Custombucker Alnico 5
CaseCustom 1970s-style ES-335 Case with Red Lining
CenterblockLightweight Maple
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats with Gold Inserts, Chicken Head Knob (Varitone)
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors, 6-Position Mono Varitone
End Of Board Width52.37mm / 2.06in
FinishAged Gold
Fretboard inlayCustom Inlays
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayClosed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl
JointHide Glue Fit
ModelCBES355ULWRGM1
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickup68 Custombucker Alnico 5
NutCorian
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBound Tortoiseshell
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist Profile
SidePlain Maple Laminate
Strap Buttons2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherGold Varitone Plate
TailpieceLong Maestro Vibrola
Truss rodReissue No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverBlack, Engraved Stereo
Tuner PlatingAged Gold
TunersGrover Keystone
Street price$6,999

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