Gibson ES55R9VO-VNNH 1959 ES-355 Reissue Hollow Body Guitar - Vintage Natural
The King of the ES Models
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.
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.1959 ES-355 Reissue Specifications
Body
Body Shape -ES-335
Body Material -3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock - Solid Maple
Binding -Multi-ply
Weight Relief -None
Finish -Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material -Solid Mahogany
Profile - Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length -24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material -Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius -12"
Number Of Frets -22
Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width -1.69" / 42.85mm
Inlays - 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish - Gold
Tuner Plating -Gold
Bridge -ABR-1
Saddle Material -Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece -Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines -Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
Pickguard -Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
TrussRod -Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover -Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs -Amber or Black Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip -Amber Catalin
Strap Buttons - Cream Plastic
Mounting Rings -Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers -Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Electronics
Neck Pickup -Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup - Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls -2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack -Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings -.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case - Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity