• Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
  • Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
  • Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
  • Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
  • Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
  • Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
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Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby
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Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby

Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue - VOS, Bigsby

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King of the Semi-Hollows

This regal Wildwood Spec Custom Shop creation is a reissue of a the venerated 1959 ES-355, universally regarded as the king of the semi-hollows. 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, which all work togethe... Read More...

  • Brand

    Gibson Custom Shop

  • Finish Aging

    VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Weight

    9.09 lbs.

  • neck measurements

    .880 1st - .980 12th

  • Finish Color

    Gold

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King of the Semi-Hollows

This regal Wildwood Spec Custom Shop creation is a reissue of a the venerated 1959 ES-355, universally regarded as the king of the semi-hollows. 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, which all work together to make this guitar look like royalty. 

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. They have such incredible vintage tone that you'd think you took a time machine back to London circa 1966 when you plug one in. They have all of the qualities we covet in old-school PAFs: warm, clear low-end, upper-midrange snarl, low-mid growl, and sweet, singing highs. The bridge pickup is as punchy, muscular, and articulate as an undefeated prizefighter with a master's degree in communication. Flipping over to the neck pickup makes you feel like you dove into a vat of melted artisan milk chocolate. It's warm, inviting, vocal, creamy, and righteously smooth. 

And, the neck profile is a player's delight! Based on a real '59 neck profile, it's not too thin and not too thick, which makes for a Goldilocks-approved playing experience and works beautifully for just about any style and technique. 

We have no doubt that this kingly semi-hollow will bring you all kinds of musical joy and inspiration!
  • Brand Name

    Gibson Custom Shop

  • Model

    Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue

  • Finish Color

    Gold

  • Finish Type

    VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Weight

    9.09 lbs.

  • Body Wood

    3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

  • Binding

    Multi-Ply on Top, Back, Headstock and Pickguard; Single-Ply Rolled on Fingerboard

  • Neck Dimensions

    .880 1st - .980 12th

  • Neck Wood

    1-Piece Mahogany

  • Neck Joint

    Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

  • Neck Shape

    Authentic 1959 ES-335 C Profile

  • Fingerboard Wood

    Ebony

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12"

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Custom Mother-of-Pearl Untapered Blocks

  • Frets

    22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo

  • Scale Length

    24.75"

  • Headstock

    Black with Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother-of-Pearl

  • Nut Material

    Nylon

  • Width at Nut

    1 11/16"

  • Center Block

    Solid Maple without Weight Relief

  • Pickups

    2 Wildwood Spec Custombuckers

  • Controls

    2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch; Vintage-Style Taper Pots, Paper in Oil Capacitors

  • Tailpiece

    Bigsby

  • Hardware

    Gold

  • Tuners

    Gold Grover with Kidney Buttons

  • bridge

    ABR-1 with Brass Saddles

  • Pickguard

    Tortoiseshell

  • Case

    Historic Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell with Wildwood Spec Badge

  • Certificate of Authenticity

    Yes

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

Product Descriptions

King of the Semi-Hollows

This regal Wildwood Spec Custom Shop creation is a reissue of a the venerated 1959 ES-355, universally regarded as the king of the semi-hollows. 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, which all work together to make this guitar look like royalty. 

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. They have such incredible vintage tone that you'd think you took a time machine back to London circa 1966 when you plug one in. They have all of the qualities we covet in old-school PAFs: warm, clear low-end, upper-midrange snarl, low-mid growl, and sweet, singing highs. The bridge pickup is as punchy, muscular, and articulate as an undefeated prizefighter with a master's degree in communication. Flipping over to the neck pickup makes you feel like you dove into a vat of melted artisan milk chocolate. It's warm, inviting, vocal, creamy, and righteously smooth. 

And, the neck profile is a player's delight! Based on a real '59 neck profile, it's not too thin and not too thick, which makes for a Goldilocks-approved playing experience and works beautifully for just about any style and technique. 

We have no doubt that this kingly semi-hollow will bring you all kinds of musical joy and inspiration!

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      A960019

    • Brand Name

      Gibson Custom Shop

    • Model

      Wildwood Spec 1959 ES-355 Reissue

    • Finish Color

      Gold

    • Finish Type

      VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer

    • Weight

      9.09 lbs.

    • Body Wood

      3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

    • Binding

      Multi-Ply on Top, Back, Headstock and Pickguard; Single-Ply Rolled on Fingerboard

    • Neck Dimensions

      .880 1st - .980 12th

    • Neck Wood

      1-Piece Mahogany

    • Neck Joint

      Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

    • Neck Shape

      Authentic 1959 ES-335 C Profile

    • Fingerboard Wood

      Ebony

    • Fingerboard Radius

      12"

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Custom Mother-of-Pearl Untapered Blocks

    • Frets

      22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo

    • Scale Length

      24.75"

    • Headstock

      Black with Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother-of-Pearl

    • Nut Material

      Nylon

    • Width at Nut

      1 11/16"

    • Center Block

      Solid Maple without Weight Relief

    • Pickups

      2 Wildwood Spec Custombuckers

    • Controls

      2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch; Vintage-Style Taper Pots, Paper in Oil Capacitors

    • Tailpiece

      Bigsby

    • Hardware

      Gold

    • Tuners

      Gold Grover with Kidney Buttons

    • bridge

      ABR-1 with Brass Saddles

    • Pickguard

      Tortoiseshell

    • Case

      Historic Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell with Wildwood Spec Badge

    • Certificate of Authenticity

      Yes

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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