If you're here, you probably already know what this is. Gibson's only Japanese artist collaboration on the ES-355. 150 made, sold out in Japan before it ever hit the wider market. The kind of guitar people search for by number, not by model name.

Still — a few things worth putting on record, since not every detail makes it into the usual write-ups: this is #15 of 150, which places it inside the first batch — the only run that shipped with Ubukata's own hand-signed COA. Bound diamond f-holes, mono Varitone paired with a Bigsby, dark rosewood board — and cool, understated nickel hardware throughout, a deliberate break from the gold you'd expect on a top-of-the-line 355. A spec combination Gibson has never repeated on any other 355. Built during Memphis's final and most refined years, before the factory closed for good in 2019.

This carries the lowest serial number of any Ubukata ES-355 that's ever surfaced on Reverb.

If you're chasing this one specifically, you already know why. This won't come around often.

This listing may be removed without notice.

Specs:

Body: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple, semi-hollow, diamond-bound f-holes

Neck: Mahogany, '59 rounded profile, rolled neck binding

Fretboard: Dark rosewood, mother-of-pearl block inlays

Pickups: MHS (Memphis Historic Spec) humbuckers × 2, mono Varitone circuit

Hardware: Nickel ABR-1 bridge, Bigsby B-7 vibrato

Tuners: Grover "Milk Bottle" Rotomatics, nickel

Finish: Vintage Ebony VOS nitrocellulose lacquer

Construction: Hot hide glue, tubeless historic truss rod

Limited Edition: #15 of 150 — hand-signed COA (first 50 units only)

Condition:

Excellent

Light scratches on the body and pickguard. No dents, no dings.

Overall shows honest playing wear but was never handled roughly.

Natural oxidation on the hardware, consistent with age.

No cracks, no repairs, no modifications. Plays and sounds flawless.

Includes:

Original Gibson hardshell case with skull logo

Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed by Shinichi Ubukata

All original paperwork

Shipping:

Ships from South Korea via Korea Post EMS Premium with full insurance covering the full declared value — your purchase is fully protected against loss or damage in transit.

The guitar ships in its original hardshell case, professionally packed with extra padding inside a sturdy outer box for safe international transit. Full tracking provided. Ships within 2–3 business days of cleared payment.

Shipping cost varies by destination. The listed rate is for the United States. If you are located outside the US, please message me before purchasing so I can confirm the exact shipping cost to your country.

Please note: import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

Happy to provide additional photos or answer any questions — just send me a message.

Please note: This guitar features a delicate Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. Weather checking or hairline finish cracks caused by sudden temperature changes during international transit are natural characteristics of nitro finishes and are NOT considered damage or defects.

Returns:

All sales are final. As this is a used instrument that I have described as accurately and thoroughly as possible, I'm unable to accept returns for reasons such as a change of mind or subjective preference.

That said, I fully stand behind the accuracy of my description. In the unlikely event that the item arrives significantly not as described, please reach out to me right away — I'll work with you to resolve it fairly, up to a full return and refund where the situation warrants.