King of the Semi-Hollows


Wildwoodians, this regal Wildwood Spec Custom Shop creation is a reissue of a 1959 ES-355. Although similar to the ES-355 in construction, the ES-355 sports a host of upgraded appointments that truly give it the air of semi-hollow royalty. We're talking an ebony fretboard, gold Grover tuners, block inlays, split diamond headstock inlay, and a bound celluloid pickguard! Of course, it's a sonic titan, too, thanks to its solid maple centerblock and glorious vintage-style Wildwood Spec Custombuckers, which deliver classic PAF vibes in spades. And, the neck profile is a player's delight--not too thin, not too thick. We have no doubt that this kingly semi-hollow will bring you all kinds of musical joy and inspiration!

Condition Report


This ES-355 is in kingly condition! It shows extremely light signs of normal use, the most noticeable of which are some light scratches on the peghead face. The hardware has also tarnished a tiny bit. Other than that, there are no cosmetic imperfections to report, and the frets are in fantastic shape. To top it off, it comes with its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity!

Specifications:

Brand Used
Model2023 Gibson Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355
Finish ColorEbony
Finish TypeGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight8.21 lbs.
Body Wood3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Center BlockSolid Maple without Weight Relief
Neck WoodMahogany
Neck ShapeRounded
Neck Dimensions.900 1st - .980 12th
FingerboardEbony
Fingerboard Radius12"
Fingerboard InlaysCustom Mother-of-Pearl Untapered
Frets22 Reissue
Scale Length24.75"
Width at Nut1 11/16"
Nut MaterialNylon
BindingMulit-Ply on Top, Back and Headstock; Single-Ply Rolled on Fingerboard
Pickups2 Wildwood Spec Custombuckers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch; Vintage-Style Taper Pots
HardwareGold
BridgeABR-1
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stoptail with Long Steel Studs
TunersGold Grover Kidney
CaseOriginal Historic Brown/Pink Gibson Custom Hardshell
Case CandyGibson Custom Shop COA

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Serial Number: A930962
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