Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Semi Hollowbody Stop Bar VOS Guitar with Case

1959 ES-355 Reissue delivers top-tier Gibson semi-hollow craftsmanship with ebony fretboard, ornate appointments, unpotted Custombuckers, and unmatched vintage tone and elegance.

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

     

    What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355. Building on everything that makes the ES-335 iconic—its feedback-resistant semi-hollow construction, dual humbucking pickups with independent volume and tone controls, exceptional playability, and unmatched tonal versatility—the ES-355 elevates the experience even further.

     

    This 1959 ES-355 Reissue features a solid ebony fretboard adorned with 1950s-pattern mother-of-pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium-jumbo frets. A split-diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware reinforce its status as the top-of-the-line ES model.

     

    Crafted with incredible attention to detail, this Custom Shop recreation delivers an outstanding vintage-accurate playing and ownership experience. A five-latch Lifton Custom Shop hardshell case is included.

     

    Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Semi Hollowbody Stop Bar VOS Guitar with Case Features:

    • Historic 1959 ES‑355 Reissue recreating Gibson’s top‑of‑the‑line semi‑hollow design
    • Semi‑hollow 3‑ply maple/poplar/maple body with multi‑ply binding and solid construction
    • Solid mahogany neck with authentic ’59 medium C‑shape profile for vintage feel
    • Solid ebony fretboard with 1950s‑pattern mother‑of‑pearl block inlays
    • Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups for rich, dynamic vintage humbucker tone
    • ABR‑1 bridge with lightweight aluminum stop bar for sustain and clarity
    • Gold hardware with split‑diamond headstock inlay for iconic ES‑355 elegance
    • Vintage‑correct CTS electronics with paper‑in‑oil capacitors
    • Kluson waffleback tuners with pearloid tips for period accuracy
    • Includes Lifton 5‑latch Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case
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    Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Semi Hollowbody Stop Bar VOS Guitar with Case Specifications

    Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Semi Hollowbody Stop Bar VOS Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Family/Model: 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar VOS
    • Series: Historic
    • Trans/Solid Finish: Solid
    • Color Name: Ebony
    • Body Shape: ES-335
    • Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
    • Weight Relief: None
    • Binding: Multi-Ply
    • Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
    • Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
    • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
    • Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
    • Number of Frets: 22
    • Fret Type: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
    • Nut Material: Nylon
    • Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm
    • Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother-of-Pearl
    • Bridge: ABR-1
    • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
    • Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
    • Control Knobs: Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats
    • Finish: Gold
    • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
    • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
    • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone — CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
    • Case: Lifton Custom Shop Hardshell (5-Latch) Case Included
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