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A Mod Collection Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue in Mermaid’s Tail
This Mod™ Collection 2025 Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue has a Mermaid’s Tail finish. The modifications consist of the Mod Collection-exclusive, color-shifting custom finish that moves between a greenish and a purple hue, with a satin finish on the neck and headstock, gold hardware, MHS 2 neck and MHS bridge pickups with gold covers, a gold ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge with nylon saddles, a gold Bigsby® vibrato with gold Vibramate® spoiler, gold Kluson® tuners with double-banded Keystone buttons, and hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop® capacitors. It weighs 8.85 pounds and comes with a Gibson USA hardshell case and two-year playability warranty.
Gibson Mod™ Collection products may have minor cosmetic defects which are listed in the Warranty Evaluation for each product. These defects are AS-IS and are not covered under the Gibson Mod™ Collection's Limited Warranty.
Body Style
ES
Body Shape
ES-355
Body Material
3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Profile
50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
43.053 mm / 1.695 in
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Finish
Gold
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Saddle Material
Nylon
Tailpiece
Bigsby Vibrato with Vibramate Spoiler
Tuning Machines
Kluson Deluxe with Double-Banded Keystone Buttons
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Strap Buttons
2
Pickup Covers
Gold
Neck Pickup
MHS 2 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup
MHS Humbucker
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-way Toggle
Output Jack
1/4"
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Gibson USA Hardshell Case
Accessories
Demo Shop Certificate of Authenticity and Gibson Limited Warranty