GIBSON ES-355 1959 REISSUE CUSTOM SHOP

THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION GUITAR

BRITISH RACING GREEN W/ NICKEL HARDWARE
PRODUCT# 59ES355PSL22994

SERIAL# A950478

WEIGHT: 8lbs 2oz

NEW UNPLAYED

AUTHORIZED DEALER / FACTORY WARRANTY
OPENED FOR PICS AND INSPECTION ONLY

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PRODUCT NUMBER CODE IS 59ES355PSL22994 (SEE BOX LABEL IN PICS)

GIBSON ES355 BRITISH GREEN 59ES355PSL22994 refers to a special Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Thinline Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar in a rare British Racing Green finish, likely from a limited run (like the Pro Pick Collection) featuring Custombucker pickups, an ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, and the authentic '59 specs, with that long number being its unique serial or model identifier. 

Key Features (Based on Typical '59 ES-355 & Custom Shop Specs):

• Model: ES-355 (The top-tier ES model, often with upgrades over the ES-335).
• Year: 1959 Reissue (Custom Shop).
• Color: British Racing Green (A distinctive, limited color).
• Body: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple, Semi-Hollow.
• Neck: Mahogany, Ebony Fingerboard, Mother-of-Pearl Inlays.
• Electronics: Custombucker pickups, CTS pots, Paper-in-Oil capacitors.
• Hardware: Gold hardware, ABR-1 bridge, often a Bigsby vibrato or stop tailpiece.
• Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Light Aged). 

What the Code Tells You:

• GIBSON ES355: Brand and Model.
• BRITISH GREEN: The specific, non-standard color.
• 59: Signifies it's a 1959 reissue model.
• ES355PSL: Likely denotes the model series and possibly a "Pro Series" or specific finish/hardware combo.
• 22994: The unique serial number or production number for this specific instrument. 

In essence, you're looking at a high-end, vintage-accurate, custom-finished Gibson Custom Shop masterpiece

Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Features:

• Maple/poplar/maple semi-hollowbody
• Centerblock design adds sustain and controls feedback
• Specially calibrated Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver vintage PAF-like tone
• Authentic ’59 Medium C neck profile with rolled binding and Indian ebony fingerboard
• 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch for a wide array of tone-shaping possibilities
• Adjustable ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles enhances tone and playability
• Grover Gold tuning machines
• 1950s Pattern mother-of-pearl inlays
• Elegant gold hardware
• Lifton Brown Hardshell Vintage Case w/ Pink interior