Alex Lifeson’s playing helped define the sound of progressive rock, and now, his iconic 1976 ES-355 lives on in a stunning new reissue from Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom line. This is more than a signature model, it’s a tribute to the tone, feel, and fearless creativity that powered Rush through decades of innovation. With its elegant gold hardware, rich ebony fingerboard, and a tone palette as wide as Lifeson’s musical range, this guitar is  built for players who want to explore, evolve, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

General:
Artist Name: Alex Lifeson
Brand Name: Epiphone
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Gold
Product Color: Alpine White
Series: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson

Body:
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
Body Finish: Vintage Gloss
Body Material: 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar
Body Shape: ES-335
Top Material: 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Big Block
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Custom Split Diamond
Neck Binding: Multi-Ply White
Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Three-Piece Maple
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.69"
Side Marker Inlay: Dots

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Gold T-Type Bridge Humbucker
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: Mono Varitone w/Mini Switch for Varitone Bypass
Neck Pickup: Gibson Gold T-Type Neck Humbucker

Hardware:
Bridge: Gold Harmonica Bridge
Knobs: Black Top Hats w/Gold Inserts
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
Saddle Material: Metal
Switch Cap: Cream
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Grover Keystone Tuner