• Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony Electric Guitar Gibson Custom
  • Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony Electric Guitar Gibson Custom
  • Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony Electric Guitar Gibson Custom
  • Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony Electric Guitar Gibson Custom

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.

Guitar Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Multi-ply

Body Finish VOS nitrocellulose lacquer

Body Material 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Body Shape ES-335

Centerblock Maple

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Neck Material Solid Mahogany

Nut Material Nylon

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile 50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3

Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Pickup Selector 3-Way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Control Knobs Gold Top Hats

finish Gold

Mounting Rings Black M69

Pickguard Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass

Strap Buttons Cream Plastic

Switch Tip Amber Catalin

Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity

Model: 59ES355VOEBGH1

Case Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell

Headstock Inlay Gibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in mother of pearl

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony

Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue, VOS, Ebony

Price
$6,999
Finish
Ebony
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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.

Guitar Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Multi-ply

Body Finish VOS nitrocellulose lacquer

Body Material 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Body Shape ES-335

Centerblock Maple

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Neck Material Solid Mahogany

Nut Material Nylon

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile 50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3

Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Pickup Selector 3-Way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Control Knobs Gold Top Hats

finish Gold

Mounting Rings Black M69

Pickguard Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass

Strap Buttons Cream Plastic

Switch Tip Amber Catalin

Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity

Model: 59ES355VOEBGH1

Case Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell

Headstock Inlay Gibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in mother of pearl

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

WARNING:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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"If your'e thinking of purchasing a Reissue, be aware of what VOS stands for. According to Customer Help, VOS is Vintage Original Sheen. This means the body and headstock are not a polished gloss finish, but buffed to create fine scratches all over. The binding is yellow, not white like the pick guard and truss rod cover edges. I'm assuming this is supposed to look like a yellowed lacquer finish. VOS should be explained in the product description. That being said, I love this guitar, and I love Gibson !"

— Steve E. (4/5)

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