2004 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1959 ES-355 - Black

Whether it's strummed unplugged or amplified through its pair of '57 Classic humbuckers, the sensitivity and resonance of this 1959 ES-355 Reissue is evident at first touch. And it's also evident that in the twenty-odd years since it was built it hasn't been touched much, since the finish shows only the lightest signs of handling and the frets are completely unworn at factory height with nibs intact. Freshly dialed-in with a deeply satisfying, lively setup, it's a tough guitar to put down. Includes the COA in the original Gibson Custom Shop hard case.

• Year: 2004
• Top wood: Laminate maple
• Back & Sides wood: Laminate maple
• Neck/fingerboard: Mahogany/ebony
• Inlays: Blocks, Mother-of-pearl
• Binding: White plastic — top, back, neck, headstock
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
• Scale length: 24-3/4"
• Pickups: '57 Classic Humbuckers
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Gold stoptail, Tune-matic
• Weight: 9lbs 2 oz

Ships fully insured with signature required on delivery.

About us:

At Dusty Strings, we thoroughly inspect each new and used instrument prior to offering it for sale and take whatever steps we believe are necessary to ensure it will perform its best for most players. Our standards are exceptionally high. For new instruments, that means we make minor adjustments as needed, for good playability, but that instruments with fundamental flaws are returned to their manufacturer without going for sale. For used instruments, we perform whatever cleaning, restringing, adjustments, or repairs that are needed for them to perform their best.

The result of our attention to detail is that when you first take your newly purchased instrument out of its case, it will be ready to play. Does this mean the instruments will satisfy your particular sensibilities or account for settling into its new environment? Perhaps not, but those issues fall in the realm of custom setup, something that our professional repair shop is happy to help with if you live within visiting distance. If you live outside our area, we’d recommend a visit to your favorite local luthier, who will be able to help.