A new number one signature model for Gary Clark Jr.
Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. is a powerhouse guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fuses blues, rock, soul, and hip-hop into a genre-defying sound that’s unmistakably his own. With four GRAMMY® Awards and a reputation for electrifying live performances, Clark stands among the most influential guitarists of his generation. He has two previous Gibson and Epiphone signature models—an SG™ and Casino™—each capturing a piece of his sonic identity. Now, Gibson Custom, in partnership with Gary Clark Jr., is very proud to introduce the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355. Inspired by the moment he first saw B.B. King wielding one on stage, Clark’s ES-355 has become his new number-one guitar.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 features a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a figured maple outer layer, a mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and a bound ebony fretboard equipped with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets and adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The body has multi-ply top and back binding, and the headstock is also multi-ply bound and features the Custom split diamond inlay in mother-of-pearl and is equipped with Grover® Rotomatic® with Kidney button tuners.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 is powered by a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets that are wired to CTS® audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, along with a Switchcraft® three-way toggle switch and 1/4” output jack. The volume and tone controls are topped with black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors and equipped with dial pointers. A mono Varitone control with a black chicken head knob provides even more tonal versatility.
The hardware is VOS nickel, including the ABR-1 Historic no-wire bridge, and the guitar is finished in a striking VOS Cobra Burst finish. A Bigsby® B7 Vibrato adds additional expressiveness. The included Gibson Custom hardshell case has a brown exterior, black plush interior, and Gary Clark Jr. graphics on the exterior. Only 100 of these exceptional guitars have been handcrafted by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and this special limited run is sure to go fast, so get yours today while they’re still available.
Highlights
- Limited edition of 100 guitars
- 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple centerblock
- Bound one-piece ebony fretboard with 22 reissue medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Mahogany neck with a 50s rounded Medium C profile
- Mother-of-pearl split diamond headstock inlay
- Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted)
- Hardshell case with Gary Clark Jr. external graphic
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS
Body Material 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Bracing Spruce
Centerblock Maple
Side 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon Reissue
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 Magnet
Controls Mono Varitone, 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 Magnet
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector Switchcraft 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Historic No-Wire
Control Knobs True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer; Black Chicken Head Varitone Knob
finish VOS Nickel
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black ES-355
Pickup Covers Nickel
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Switchwasher Varitone: Black with Gold Text
Tailpiece Bigsby B7 Vibrato
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover True Historic
Tuner Plating VOS Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Custom Hardshell
Model: 59ES355GCJCBVONH1
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355, VOS, Cobra Burst
Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355, VOS, Cobra Burst
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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A new number one signature model for Gary Clark Jr.
Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. is a powerhouse guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fuses blues, rock, soul, and hip-hop into a genre-defying sound that’s unmistakably his own. With four GRAMMY® Awards and a reputation for electrifying live performances, Clark stands among the most influential guitarists of his generation. He has two previous Gibson and Epiphone signature models—an SG™ and Casino™—each capturing a piece of his sonic identity. Now, Gibson Custom, in partnership with Gary Clark Jr., is very proud to introduce the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355. Inspired by the moment he first saw B.B. King wielding one on stage, Clark’s ES-355 has become his new number-one guitar.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 features a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a figured maple outer layer, a mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and a bound ebony fretboard equipped with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets and adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The body has multi-ply top and back binding, and the headstock is also multi-ply bound and features the Custom split diamond inlay in mother-of-pearl and is equipped with Grover® Rotomatic® with Kidney button tuners.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 is powered by a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets that are wired to CTS® audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, along with a Switchcraft® three-way toggle switch and 1/4” output jack. The volume and tone controls are topped with black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors and equipped with dial pointers. A mono Varitone control with a black chicken head knob provides even more tonal versatility.
The hardware is VOS nickel, including the ABR-1 Historic no-wire bridge, and the guitar is finished in a striking VOS Cobra Burst finish. A Bigsby® B7 Vibrato adds additional expressiveness. The included Gibson Custom hardshell case has a brown exterior, black plush interior, and Gary Clark Jr. graphics on the exterior. Only 100 of these exceptional guitars have been handcrafted by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and this special limited run is sure to go fast, so get yours today while they’re still available.
Highlights
- Limited edition of 100 guitars
- 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple centerblock
- Bound one-piece ebony fretboard with 22 reissue medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Mahogany neck with a 50s rounded Medium C profile
- Mother-of-pearl split diamond headstock inlay
- Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted)
- Hardshell case with Gary Clark Jr. external graphic
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS
Body Material 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Bracing Spruce
Centerblock Maple
Side 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon Reissue
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 Magnet
Controls Mono Varitone, 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 Magnet
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector Switchcraft 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Historic No-Wire
Control Knobs True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer; Black Chicken Head Varitone Knob
finish VOS Nickel
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black ES-355
Pickup Covers Nickel
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Switchwasher Varitone: Black with Gold Text
Tailpiece Bigsby B7 Vibrato
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover True Historic
Tuner Plating VOS Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Custom Hardshell
Model: 59ES355GCJCBVONH1
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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Limited edition of 100 guitars -
Premium construction -
Historic appointments -
Certificate of Authenticity -
Hardshell Gibson case with custom graphics
