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.
Tech Specs
General
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Weight | 3.678 Kilograms / 8.109 Ibs |
Body
| Body Shape | ES-335 |
| Body Material | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Color | Vintage Natural |
Neck
| Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | 50’s Rounded Medium “C” |
| Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Inlay | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
| Fret Wire | Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ / 628.65mm |
| Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89 mm / 2.239″ |
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Hardware
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
Electronics
| Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Controls | 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous
| Model | 1959 Gibson Custom shop ES-335 |
| Collection | Historic Collection |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Tuning Machines | Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips |
| Pickguard | 5-Ply Wide Bevel |
| Truss Rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Control Knobs | Amber Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switch washer | – |
| Jack Plate Cover | – |
| Control Covers | – |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 Medium & Tall |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
| Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
| Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Case | Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity. |
| Serial Number | A921456 |
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