A breathtaking and fully original 1964 Gibson ES-355 that checks every important box: factory PAF bridge pickup, original hardware, original finish, amazing frets, and stunning overall condition. This is the kind of guitar that rarely surfaces in this shape – a top-of-the-line vintage Gibson with both collector-grade originality and truly inspiring playability.

About the guitar

This ES-355 was selected for one simple reason: it is one of the most musical, resonant, and responsive semi-hollows we’ve ever had in our hands. The combination of the laminated maple body, ebony board, and factory PAF bridge pickup creates a tone that is articulate, three-dimensional, and incredibly dynamic. Clean tones bloom, overdriven tones stay tight and vocal. It’s a monster in the studio.

The guitar is all original, down to the smallest detail. No replaced parts, no funny business, no structural repairs. The frets are in outstanding shape for a 60-year-old guitar, and the neck feels like a perfect mid-60s Gibson: elegant, fast, and comfortable.

Cosmetically, this ES-355 is remarkably clean. The finish has aged beautifully, the gold hardware has the right amount of patina, and the overall look screams classic Gibson high-end craftsmanship.

Comes with an original late-60s Gibson case.

Specs

• Year: 1964
• Model: ES-355
• Finish: Original Cherry
• Body: Maple laminate
• Neck: Mahogany, mid-60s profile
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Pickups: Factory original PAF (bridge), original Patent Number (neck)
• Vibrato: Maestro Lyre Vibrola (original)
• Hardware: All original
• Frets: Original, exceptionally clean
• Case: Original late-60s Gibson case

Condition

• Completely original, no replaced parts
• No cracks, no breaks, no headstock repairs
• Frets are excellent with tons of life
• Hardware and electronics untouched
• Very clean cosmetic condition with light vintage patina
• Vibrola functional; tuning stability improves with proper nut lubrication (common for 355s of this era)
• Superb resonance and responsiveness – truly a high-level player

From Old Soul Guitar Shop

This is one of the finest guitars in our collection. Hand-picked for its tone, originality, and long-term investment potential. If you’re within the EU and want to discuss smoother arrangements