Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '59 ES-355 Reissue Light Aged

Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Watermelon Red Light Aged

The King of the ES Models

Gibson Custom - The Murphy Lab Collection

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic - the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability - and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard that's adorned with 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition's attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.


Detailed Specifications

Body
Body Shape ES-335
Body Material 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock Solid Maple
Binding Multi-ply
Weight Relief None
Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Neck
Material Solid Mahogany
Profile Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Number Of Frets 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 1.687"
Inlays 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware
Finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating Gold
Bridge ABR-1
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
Pickguard Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
Mounting Rings Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Electronics
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity


In order to continually improve the design, quality and performance of our products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times Gibson reserves the right to change specifications without notice.