Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar VOS Vintage Natural

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.

Specs:

Body Styles
ES

Body Shape
ES-335

Body Material
3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Centerblock
Solid Maple

Binding
Multi-ply

Body Finish
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Profile
50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material
Ebony

Finish
Gold

Bridge
ABR-1

Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips

Pickguard
Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover
Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs
Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats

Switch Tip
Amber Catalin

Strap Buttons
Cream Plastic

Mounting Rings
Black M69 Medium & Tall

Pickup Covers
Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack
Switchcraft

Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in

Fret Count
22

Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material
Nylon

Nut Width
42.85 mm / 1.687 in

Inlays
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl

Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit