Epiphone 1959 ES-355; Classic White: Serial No: 24061510416 | Second Hand

A faithful recreation of the premier semi-hollow model from the golden era of 1959.

Developed in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the Epiphone 1959 ES-355 delivers the meticulous specifications, historic aesthetic, and authentic tonal response of the top-of-the-line vintage original. Designed to bridge historical accuracy with modern manufacturing standards, this instrument serves professional players and collectors seeking traditional semi-hollow performance and upscale appointments.

The guitar is constructed with a 5-ply layered maple and poplar body featuring a solid maple centerblock for acoustic resonance, targeted sustain, and feedback mitigation under high gain. It is paired with a one-piece mahogany neck carved into a comfortable '50s Rounded Medium C profile, an ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays, and a period-correct "open-book" headstock equipped with gold Grover Rotomatic tuners.

Historic Electronics & Hardware

• USA Custombucker Pickups: Dual unpotted Gibson Custombucker humbuckers deliver authentic, low-output vintage warmth, dynamic touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity.

• Hand-Wired Circuitry: Features independent volume and tone controls wired with premium CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors.

• Switchcraft Components: Equipped with a rugged 3-way toggle selector switch and a heavy-duty 1/4" output jack for long-term reliability.

• Vintage Hardware Suite: Anchored by an ABR-1 bridge and a historic-reissue aluminum stop bar tailpiece finished in gold.

Construction & Physical Specifications

• Semi-Hollow Architecture: 5-ply layered maple/poplar top, back, and sides combined with a structural maple centerblock.

• Neck Profile: One-piece mahogany set-neck featuring a long tenon joint, 24.75" scale length, and a 1.69" Graph Tech nut.

• Fingerboard Dimensions: Bound ebony fingerboard featuring a 12" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets.

• Aesthetic Finish: Finished in a Vintage Original Sheen (VOS) polyurethane lacquer complemented by multi-ply body and headstock binding.

Second Hand

This guitar is in excellent condition with very light tarnishing to the hardware but no dinks or blemishes to note.

At Bonners Guitar Store, we offer high-quality used instruments, amps and effects pedals that undergo a meticulous inspection and refurbishment process. Our skilled technicians carefully check, clean, and thoroughly test each instrument to ensure it meets our stringent standards. We go the extra mile to set up every used guitar, ensuring it's ready to play as soon as you receive it. Our commitment to quality assurance guarantees that you can confidently explore our selection of used guitars, knowing that each has been expertly prepared for the best playing experience.
This instrument is on display and available to see, touch and play before you buy. Call us on 01323 639335 to speak to one of our guitar specialists if you have any questions about purchasing a new or pre-owned instrument.