
Description
Description
Alex Lifeson’s playing helped define the sound of progressive rock, and now, his iconic 1976 ES-355 lives on in a stunning new reissue from Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom line. This is more than a signature model, it’s a tribute to the tone, feel, and fearless creativity that powered Rush through decades of innovation. With its elegant gold hardware, rich ebony fingerboard, and a tone palette as wide as Lifeson’s musical range, this guitar is built for players who want to explore, evolve, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Epiphone Inspired by Gibson |
| Artist Name: | Alex Lifeson |
| Product Color: | Alpine White |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-335 |
| Body Material: | 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar |
| Body Finish: | Vintage Gloss |
| Top Material: | 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply Top and Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Three-Piece Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Vintage Gloss |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech |
| Nut Width: | 1.69" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother-of-Pearl Big Block |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Custom Split Diamond |
| Neck Binding: | Multi-Ply White |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Gibson Gold T-Type Bridge Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Gibson Gold T-Type Neck Humbucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | Mono Varitone w/Mini Switch for Varitone Bypass |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | Gold Harmonica Bridge |
| Tailpiece: | Maestro Vibrola |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Keystone Tuner |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise Shell |
| Knobs: | Black Top Hats w/Gold Inserts |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |