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Gibson ES-355 Cherry 1963

Gibson ES-355 Cherry 1963

Regular price $ 558,528.00
Regular price $ 620,587.00 Sale price $ 558,528.00
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Serial Number: 118351

Weight: 8lbs 15oz

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 0.91"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The sticker is missing on the neck pickup. This guitar is a rare model with a mono output and no Varitone switch.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.6 kΩ, bridge - 7.7 kΩ
Hardware: The switch tip has been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: The switch tip has been replaced.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and some small finish chips. The sides, back, neck, and headstock show some light checking. The treble side corner of the headstock shows a chip taken out of the wood. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 118351
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and low with minor play wear. The serial number dates to 1963.
Trem Arm Included: Yes
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SKU: U7501908501

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 0.91"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The sticker is missing on the neck pickup. This guitar is a rare model with a mono output and no Varitone switch.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.6 kΩ, bridge - 7.7 kΩ
Hardware: The switch tip has been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: The switch tip has been replaced.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and some small finish chips. The sides, back, neck, and headstock show some light checking. The treble side corner of the headstock shows a chip taken out of the wood. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 118351
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and low with minor play wear. The serial number dates to 1963.
Trem Arm Included: Yes