From blues to jazz to rock, nothing compares to the vibrant tone and exceptional playing comfort of the Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue. Introduced by Gibson in the late 1950s as a premier counterpart to the popular ES-335, the '355 features an iconic semi-hollow body design, a feedback-reducing center block, premium Custombucker Alnico III pickups, and a custom wiring harness. These elements combine to deliver the timeless sound and playability of a cherished classic. With a super-stable solid mahogany neck and a Plek'd premium ebony fretboard adorned with rolled binding, this high-end instrument offers a smooth, precise feel suitable for a variety of playing techniques. The Gibson Custom '59 ES-355 Reissue represents a sophisticated interpretation of a legendary electric guitar that has profoundly influenced modern music.

Specifications

• Body Style: ES  
• Body Shape: ES-335  
• Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple  
• Center Block: Solid Maple  
• Binding: Multi-ply  
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Profile: Medium C  
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in  
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in  
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany  
• Number of Frets: 22  
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo  
• Nut Material: Nylon  
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in  
• End of Fingerboard Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in  
• Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl  
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit  
• Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged  
• Bridge: ABR-1  
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass  
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar  
• Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney  
• Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid  
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube  
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply  
• Control Knobs: Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers  
• 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: 1/4" Switchcraft  
• Case: Lifton 5-latch Custom Shop Hardshell  
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

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