Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue Diamond F-Holes Silver Sparkle Heavy Flake Gloss w/case

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

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 mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay and multi-ply binding further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top-of-the-line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition also features the fan-favorite Diamond-shaped F-holes and your choice of a Silver Sparkle Heavy Flake Gloss or Gold Sparkle Heavy Flake Gloss finish that is sure to attract attention. A brown and pink 50s-style Lifton™ hardshell case is also included.

Body:

• Body Style - ES
• Body Shape - ES-355
• Body Material - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Top - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Back - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Side - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centerblock - Maple
• Binding - Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
• Body Finish - Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  
• Weight: 8lb 5oz

Neck:

• Profile - 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length - 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material - Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius - 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material - Mahogany
• Fret Count - 22
• Frets - Authentic Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material - Nylon
• Nut Width - 42.86 mm / 1.687 in
• Inlays - Mother of Pearl Custom Block
• Joint - Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit

Hardware:

• Finish - Gloss Nickel
• Bridge - ABR-1
• Tailpiece - Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines - Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
• Pickguard - ES-355 Bound Tortoise; Long
• Truss Rod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover - True Historic
• Control Knobs - True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip - True Historic Amber
• Strap Buttons - 2 - Aluminum
• Mounting Rings - Black
• Pickup Covers - True Historic

Electronics:

• Neck Pickup - Custombucker (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup - Custombucker (Unpotted)
• Controls - 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitators
• Pickup Selector - 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack - 1/4" Switchcraft

Misc.

• Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case - 50s Brown/Pink Lifton Hardshell