Gibson
CS-356 Figured Top, Vintage Sunburst
ElectricES-335US
No ratings yet$5,499
An electric guitar from Gibson, the CS-356 Figured Top, Vintage Sunburst uses an ES-335 body. It is built with a Chambered Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. It measures a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Electronics are 57 Classic / 57 Classic. Made in the United States and typically listed around $5499. It is commonly associated with Jazz, Blues and Fusion.
Best for
JazzBluesFusionRock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Chambered Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 57 Classic / 57 Classic |
| Binding | Multi-ply Cream, Top, Back and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | 57 Classic |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Gold |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CS356VSGH1E |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | 57 Classic |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | CS-356 Bound Tortoise |
| Pickup Covers | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Figured Maple |
| Truss rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Kidney |
| Street price | $5,499 |
