For sale is my 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson. I've owned it for just 9 months, and it has remained in mint condition the entire time. It has been well cared for, plays beautifully, and is one of the nicest semi-hollow guitars I've owned. I'm letting of it in an effort to downsize my collection.

Sonically, it's every bit as impressive. The factory-installed Gibson USA Custombucker pickups deliver the articulate, dynamic, late-'50s PAF tone they're known for, with exceptional clarity, warmth, and responsiveness. Whether you're playing jazz, blues, classic rock, or anything in between, this guitar excels.

This guitar stands apart from other ES models thanks to its premium, vintage-correct appointments. The iconic split-diamond headstock inlay immediately gives it the unmistakable Custom Shop aesthetic, while the genuine mother-of-pearl block fingerboard inlays provide a level of craftsmanship and elegance rarely found at this price point. Combined with the multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and open-book headstock, it has the look and feel of a far more expensive instrument.


Features:

5-ply maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body with a solid maple center block

One-piece mahogany neck with an authentic 1959 Rounded C profile

Genuine mother-of-pearl block fingerboard inlays

Distinctive split-diamond headstock inlay

Gibson USA Custombucker humbuckers

CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors

LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

Grover Rotomatic tuners

Gold hardware throughout

Multi-ply binding on the body, neck, and headstock

24.75" scale length with a 12" fingerboard radius

Includes the original hardshell case

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '59 ES-355
Finish
  • Cherry Red
Categories
Year
  • 2024 - Present
Made In
  • China
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Maple
  • Poplar
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Type
  • Semi-Hollow Body
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Number of Frets
  • 22

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South Kingstown, RI, United States
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