Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar Ebony VOS (Serial #A960642)
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The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.
General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Gold
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Ebony
Relic or Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Serial Number: A960642
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Weight: 8lbs 6oz
Body:
Body Binding: Multi-Ply
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape: Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
Top Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Blocks
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Mother of Pearl Gibson logo and Split Diamond Inlay
Neck Binding: Cream
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
Hardware:
Bridge: ABR-1
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium Jumbo
Knobs: Butyrate Top Hat
Pickguard: Tortoise
Switch Cap: Amber
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Black
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
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