A 1960 ES-355 reimagined with figured maple and Murphy Lab light aging
The 1960 ES 355™ Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Sixties Cherry represents the pinnacle of Gibson Custom craftsmanship. It was created as part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by standout Made to Measure custom orders and the imagination of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this Limited Edition model celebrates one of the most upscale and sonically versatile semi-hollow designs from the first Gibson Golden Age. With its figured maple top veneer and unmistakable Sixties Cherry finish, it is a beautiful classic.
The body is crafted from a layered combination of figured maple, poplar, and maple, showcasing the time-honored construction that has made ES™ instruments so versatile and expressive for generations. Multi-ply binding on the top and back elevates the elegance of the design, while the semi-hollow construction contributes a warm, open resonance that remains highly responsive to the player’s dynamics. A solid maple centerblock enhances sustain, definition, and feedback resistance, making the guitar equally at home playing clean, jazzy tones or driven, blues and rock styles. The Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, artfully executed by the Murphy Lab, brings authentic character through hand-applied aging that simulates decades of careful, real-world use.
The one-piece mahogany neck is shaped to the familiar slim, Authentic 1961 profile, a fast, comfortable carve long appreciated by many players. A long neck tenon ensures rock-solid stability and enhanced tonal transfer between the neck and body. The ebony fretboard provides a comfortable playing surface, accented by mother-of-pearl block inlays and single ply binding. Reissue medium jumbo frets and a 12 inch fretboard radius deliver vintage authenticity and superb playability, offering smooth bends and even response across the entire 24.75 inch scale length.
A pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups anchors the tone, recreating the clarity, warmth, and harmonic complexity of vintage Patent Applied For humbuckers™ from the early 1960s. Their dynamic, open character makes the most of the semi-hollow design, while the traditional two volume, two tone control layout and three-way toggle switch allow players to shape a wide spectrum of tones. From brilliant, clean passages to rich, singing lead work, the tone is unmistakably expressive and exceptionally versatile.
Gold hardware, an ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, black plastics, and black Top Hat knobs complete the period-correct aesthetic. The multi-ply bound headstock features the Gibson logo and a Custom split diamond inlaid in mother of pearl, underscoring its status as the top-of-the-line ES model from Gibson Custom. Every guitar includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case.
Highlights
- 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple centerblock
- Murphy Lab light aged
- Authentic 1961 neck profile
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups
- Gold hardware
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Figured maple/poplar/maple
Body Shape ES-335
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue Medium Jumbo
Inlays Block
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Profile Authentic 1961
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: 60ES35526LE23273
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom LE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Sixties Cherry
Gibson Custom LE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Sixties Cherry
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Setup Included
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A 1960 ES-355 reimagined with figured maple and Murphy Lab light aging
The 1960 ES 355™ Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Sixties Cherry represents the pinnacle of Gibson Custom craftsmanship. It was created as part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by standout Made to Measure custom orders and the imagination of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, this Limited Edition model celebrates one of the most upscale and sonically versatile semi-hollow designs from the first Gibson Golden Age. With its figured maple top veneer and unmistakable Sixties Cherry finish, it is a beautiful classic.
The body is crafted from a layered combination of figured maple, poplar, and maple, showcasing the time-honored construction that has made ES™ instruments so versatile and expressive for generations. Multi-ply binding on the top and back elevates the elegance of the design, while the semi-hollow construction contributes a warm, open resonance that remains highly responsive to the player’s dynamics. A solid maple centerblock enhances sustain, definition, and feedback resistance, making the guitar equally at home playing clean, jazzy tones or driven, blues and rock styles. The Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, artfully executed by the Murphy Lab, brings authentic character through hand-applied aging that simulates decades of careful, real-world use.
The one-piece mahogany neck is shaped to the familiar slim, Authentic 1961 profile, a fast, comfortable carve long appreciated by many players. A long neck tenon ensures rock-solid stability and enhanced tonal transfer between the neck and body. The ebony fretboard provides a comfortable playing surface, accented by mother-of-pearl block inlays and single ply binding. Reissue medium jumbo frets and a 12 inch fretboard radius deliver vintage authenticity and superb playability, offering smooth bends and even response across the entire 24.75 inch scale length.
A pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups anchors the tone, recreating the clarity, warmth, and harmonic complexity of vintage Patent Applied For humbuckers™ from the early 1960s. Their dynamic, open character makes the most of the semi-hollow design, while the traditional two volume, two tone control layout and three-way toggle switch allow players to shape a wide spectrum of tones. From brilliant, clean passages to rich, singing lead work, the tone is unmistakably expressive and exceptionally versatile.
Gold hardware, an ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, black plastics, and black Top Hat knobs complete the period-correct aesthetic. The multi-ply bound headstock features the Gibson logo and a Custom split diamond inlaid in mother of pearl, underscoring its status as the top-of-the-line ES model from Gibson Custom. Every guitar includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case.
Highlights
- 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple centerblock
- Murphy Lab light aged
- Authentic 1961 neck profile
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups
- Gold hardware
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish Light Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Figured maple/poplar/maple
Body Shape ES-335
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue Medium Jumbo
Inlays Block
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Profile Authentic 1961
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: 60ES35526LE23273
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
