The Intersection of Beauty and Brawn
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. Classic Gibson Custom appointments adorn the Gibson Custom Shop’s CS-356 model. While visually similar to Gibson Custom’s ES™ models, the CS-356 is constructed with carved and chambered solid woods for a unique sound all its own that combines elements of archtop, Les Paul™, and semi-hollowbody tones in a deceptive ES-style package. The compact body shape is well balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant. The sound is captured by a pair of ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups. In both beauty and brawn, the Gibson Custom CS-356 reigns supreme.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply Cream, Top, Back and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Chambered Mahogany
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Top Plain Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.66mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 57 Classic
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup 57 Classic
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Gold
Jack Plate Cover Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard CS-356 Bound Tortoise
Pickup Covers Gold
Strap Buttons 2
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Standard
Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Model: CS356EBGH1E
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom CS-356, Ebony
Gibson Custom CS-356, Ebony
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The Intersection of Beauty and Brawn
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. Classic Gibson Custom appointments adorn the Gibson Custom Shop’s CS-356 model. While visually similar to Gibson Custom’s ES™ models, the CS-356 is constructed with carved and chambered solid woods for a unique sound all its own that combines elements of archtop, Les Paul™, and semi-hollowbody tones in a deceptive ES-style package. The compact body shape is well balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant. The sound is captured by a pair of ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups. In both beauty and brawn, the Gibson Custom CS-356 reigns supreme.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply Cream, Top, Back and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Chambered Mahogany
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Top Plain Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Corian
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.66mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 57 Classic
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup 57 Classic
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Gold
Jack Plate Cover Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard CS-356 Bound Tortoise
Pickup Covers Gold
Strap Buttons 2
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Standard
Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Model: CS356EBGH1E
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
