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.
Specifications:
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Semi-hollowbody
- Body Shape: 1959 ES-355
- Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged
- Color: Watermelon Red
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: 1950s Pattern Mother-of-Pearl
- Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
Features:
- Superb Murphy Lab Light Aged finish and VOS patina gold hardware
- Maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body with center block
- Authentic ’59 medium “C” neck profile and solid ebony fingerboard with rolled binding
- Specially calibrated, unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups
- 3-way toggle switch; 2 volume, 2 tone controls; CTS audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors
- Adjustable ABR-1 bridge; lightweight aluminum stopbar
- Grover tuners
