1960 Gibson ES-355TDSV, Serial Number A 34863
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1960 ES-355TDSV™ is a Golden Era standout—Patent Applied For pickup-equipped, freshly refretted, and ready for the stage or studio. It has everything a player or collector could want in a top-tier thinline: a rich Cherry finish, clean gold hardware, and beautifully balanced tone.
This instrument has seen only gentle use and remains in exceptionally clean condition, with almost no checking, nicks, or dings. The slim neck profile is fast and comfortable, with fresh medium jumbo frets and a new nylon nut installed by Glaser Instruments that make it a true player’s guitar. Both original Patent Applied For pickups deliver the touch sensitivity and tonal complexity that define the late-50s and early-60s Gibson sound. The Varitone circuit opens up a broad range of sonic options, making this ES-355 as versatile as it is collectible.
Comes with its original brown and pink Stone hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
To fully utilize the stereo output circuit of this guitar, we’ve included the following accessories:
• 1x 12’ Mogami® Gold Stereo Guitar Cable (1/4” TRS to Dual 1/4” TS)
• 1x 3’ Mogami Gold Instrument Cable
• 1x JHS Summing Amp Utility Pedal
• 1x Truetone 1 Spot® 9V Power Supply
This setup allows for multiple routing options. The original design enables stereo operation by using a 1/4” TRS to 1/4” TRS cable into a Gibson stereo amplifier, or a 1/4” TRS to dual 1/4” TS cable into two separate amps. The latter configuration is still possible with the included 1/4” TRS to dual 1/4” TS stereo cable.
If you prefer to use a single amp or integrate the guitar into a mono pedalboard setup, the remaining components will come into play. The JHS Summing Amp Utility Pedal actively combines the guitar’s stereo signal into a mono output, preserving its full frequency response. While this setup maintains signal integrity, it does not reverse magnetic phase—so the middle position may still exhibit a thinner, “quacky” tone when both pickups are at equal volume, a result of the original out-of-phase pickup pairing common in this era. However, by slightly reducing the volume of one pickup, a more in-phase sound can be achieved, offering a wide and expressive tonal palette.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard, 5-ply Headstock
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon (Replaced)
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile Slim \C\
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Patent Applied For Humbucker (8.60k)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Varitone Switch
Neck Pickup Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.90k)
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Gold Insert
finish Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black/White Bound Celluloid
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Gold
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Tailpiece Bigsby B7
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic Milk Bottle
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0096
Case Original Brown and Pink Stone
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1960 Gibson ES-355TDSV, Cherry
Gibson Certified Vintage 1960 Gibson ES-355TDSV, Cherry
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Free & Fast Shipping
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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.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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1960 Gibson ES-355TDSV, Serial Number A 34863
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1960 ES-355TDSV™ is a Golden Era standout—Patent Applied For pickup-equipped, freshly refretted, and ready for the stage or studio. It has everything a player or collector could want in a top-tier thinline: a rich Cherry finish, clean gold hardware, and beautifully balanced tone.
This instrument has seen only gentle use and remains in exceptionally clean condition, with almost no checking, nicks, or dings. The slim neck profile is fast and comfortable, with fresh medium jumbo frets and a new nylon nut installed by Glaser Instruments that make it a true player’s guitar. Both original Patent Applied For pickups deliver the touch sensitivity and tonal complexity that define the late-50s and early-60s Gibson sound. The Varitone circuit opens up a broad range of sonic options, making this ES-355 as versatile as it is collectible.
Comes with its original brown and pink Stone hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
To fully utilize the stereo output circuit of this guitar, we’ve included the following accessories:
• 1x 12’ Mogami® Gold Stereo Guitar Cable (1/4” TRS to Dual 1/4” TS)
• 1x 3’ Mogami Gold Instrument Cable
• 1x JHS Summing Amp Utility Pedal
• 1x Truetone 1 Spot® 9V Power Supply
This setup allows for multiple routing options. The original design enables stereo operation by using a 1/4” TRS to 1/4” TRS cable into a Gibson stereo amplifier, or a 1/4” TRS to dual 1/4” TS cable into two separate amps. The latter configuration is still possible with the included 1/4” TRS to dual 1/4” TS stereo cable.
If you prefer to use a single amp or integrate the guitar into a mono pedalboard setup, the remaining components will come into play. The JHS Summing Amp Utility Pedal actively combines the guitar’s stereo signal into a mono output, preserving its full frequency response. While this setup maintains signal integrity, it does not reverse magnetic phase—so the middle position may still exhibit a thinner, “quacky” tone when both pickups are at equal volume, a result of the original out-of-phase pickup pairing common in this era. However, by slightly reducing the volume of one pickup, a more in-phase sound can be achieved, offering a wide and expressive tonal palette.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard, 5-ply Headstock
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Centerblock Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Refret)
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon (Replaced)
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile Slim \C\
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Patent Applied For Humbucker (8.60k)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Varitone Switch
Neck Pickup Patent Applied For Humbucker (7.90k)
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Gold Insert
finish Gold
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard 5-ply Black/White Bound Celluloid
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Gold
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Tailpiece Bigsby B7
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic Milk Bottle
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0096
Case Original Brown and Pink Stone
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
