Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 ES-355 Reissue – VOS
The King of Semi-Hollows
Wildwoodians, we are proud to present the king of the semi-hollow kingdom, the Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 reissue. Decked out with regal appointments like a stately ebony fretboard with authentic '50s block inlays, a split-diamond headstock, and gold hardware, the '59 ES-355 cuts an imposing figure. It's also an absolute sonic titan. A solid maple centerblock and a solid mahogany neck give it superior resonance and fullness, and two Alnico III Custombuckers deliver authentic old-school PAF tones. And, its authentic '59 neck profile and medium jumbo frets make it an absolute joy to play. We invite you to take a 355 for a ride and experience its myriad aesthetic and sonic delights!
Specifications:
| Brand | Gibson Custom Shop |
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| Model | Historic 1959 ES-355 Reissue |
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| Finish Color | Ebony |
| Finish Type | VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Weight | 8.18 lbs. |
| Top Wood | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Back & Sides Wood | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Center Block | Solid Maple |
| Neck Wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Joint | Long Tenon with Hide Glue Fit |
| Neck Shape | Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape |
| Neck Dimensions | .880 1st - .970 12th |
| Fingerboard Material | Solid Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Mother of Pearl Blocks |
| Frets | 22 Authentic Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Binding | Multi-Ply |
| Pickups | 2 Alnico III Custombuckers |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Saddle | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar |
| Tuners | Gold Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons |
| Pickguard | Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid Tortoiseshell |
| Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Custom Shop Hardshell |
| COA | Yes |
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