The Gibson 1959 ES-355 Watermelon Red Light Aged

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. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile - Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length - 24.75"
Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Number Of Frets - 22
Frets - Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 1.687"
End of Board Width - 2.24"
Inlays - Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
BODY
Body Shape - Les Paul
Top - 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back - 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish - Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Bridge - Wraparound
Tailpiece - Wraparound
Tuning Machines - Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard - Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod - Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover - Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs - Gold Speed Knobs
Switch Tip - Amber Catalin
Switchwasher - Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover - Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers - Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons - Aluminium
Pickup Covers - Soapbar Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Bridge Pickup - Custom Soapbar P-90
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case