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.
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.
Specs
Serial Number |
A91543 |
Weight |
3.768 kg |
Type |
Hollow Body; Centre Block |
Colour |
Watermelon Red |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
ES-335 |
Body Material |
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape |
Fretboard Material |
Solid Ebony |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
Fret Size |
Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ |
Nut Material |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.69″ / 42.85mm |
Neck Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Controls |
2 x Volume, 2 x Tone: (CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors); 3-Way Toggle Switch |
Pickguard |
Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid |
Bridge |
ABR-1; Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
Tuners |
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case/ Bag |
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |