Description
Description
Gibson Custom Shop
For over 20 years Gibson Custom has been carrying on their legacy of American craftsmanship and human ingenuity. They firmly believe that there remains a place in the world for the best of the best, and the value of their achievement extends well beyond the glossy sheen and gratifying weight of a well crafted Les Paul guitar.
Gibson Custom takes pride in knowing they bring the most discerning players and collectors in the world some of the most refined Historic Reissue, Archtop and Custom guitars available today. Their achievements reflect decades of a passionate commitment to their position as the World’s Finest Guitar Maker.
1959 ES-355
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
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | A950059 |
| Product Color: | Antique Pelham Blue |
| Relic/Aging Level: | VOS (Vintage Original Spec) |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-355 |
| Body Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Bracing Pattern: | Solid Maple Centerblock |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Pelham Blue |
| Neck Shape: | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | Holly |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.687" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Split Diamond Inlay |
| Neck Binding: | White 0.63 |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Underwound Covered Custombucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Underwound Covered Custombucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Electronics Notes: | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece: | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover Kidney |
| Fret Wire: | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Pickguard: | Mutli-Ply Bound Celluloid |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Knobs: | Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats |
| Switch Cap: | Amber Catalin |