Description
Description
Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”
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. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | A940175 |
| Product Color: | Watermelon Red |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | ES-335 |
| Body Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape: | Medium C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| 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 |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Neck Binding: | Cream |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Neck Pickup: | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Murphy Lab LIght Aged Gold |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece: | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
| Fret Wire: | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Knobs: | Black Butyrate Top Hats w/Dial Pointers |
| Switch Cap: | Amber Catalin |