Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Light Aged Watermelon Red

Take your playing to the next level with the Gibson Custom ES-355 Reissue. Featuring the iconic semi-hollowbody construction of the ES-335, this guitar promises exceptional playability and sonic versatility with its two humbucking pickups and individual volume and tone controls. Upgrade to the legendary ES-355 today.

This Gibson Custom ES-355 Reissue in Light Aged Watermelon Red captures the essence of a vintage Gibson guitar with its Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment and lightly aged hardware. This creates a unique character, vibe, and feel, just like an original from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body Style

ES

Body Shape

ES-335

Body Material

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Centerblock

Solid Maple

Binding

Multi-ply

Body Finish

Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

None

Profile

Medium C

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

Inlays

1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Bridge

ABR-1

Saddle Material

Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece

Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines

Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips

Pickguard

Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

Truss Rod

Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover

Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs

Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers

Switch Tip

Amber Catalin

Strap Buttons

2 – Brass

Mounting Rings

Black M69 Medium & Tall

Pickup Covers

Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Neck Pickup

Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup

Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

1/4″ Switchcraft

Strings Gauge

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

Case

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity

PLEASE NOTE:
We work very hard in ensuring all deliveries arrive safely with our customers. Unfortunately, sometimes things do get damaged in transit which is out of our control. Because of this and due to the rarity of this guitar this purchase will only be available on Click and Collect.

For more information please feel free to call one of Music Bros. team Jack, Rob or Caley on 01743 240 231.