Ovilla, TX, United States
About this listing
If Liberace, Studio 54, and a 1959 Gibson ES-355 all got together and decided subtlety was for quitters, this would be the result.This 2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue in Gold Sparkle is what happens when Gibson's Custom Shop wakes up one morning and chooses absolute violence against boring guitars. Most guitars politely ask for attention. This one kicks the door open, cannonballs into the swimming pool, and somehow still manages to look classy doing it.The Gold Sparkle finish is outrageous in all the right ways. Under normal room lighting it's stunning. Under stage lights it's basically a small celestial event. If you're hoping to blend into the background during a gig, keep scrolling. This guitar has the visual restraint of a Vegas billboard and the charm of a vintage Gibson that knows exactly how good it looks.And unlike most high-end ES-355s that have spent the last couple years collecting fingerprints in a private collection, this one has never been owned by an end-user. Despite the December 2023 born-on date, it only recently shipped from Gibson to the original dealer. So you're essentially getting a brand-new Custom Shop ES-355 that has somehow managed to skip the entire "used guitar" portion of its life.Specs:Model: 2023 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 ReissueFinish: Gold Sparkle Nitro GlossBody: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/MapleF-Holes: Bound Diamond F-HolesConstruction: Semi-Hollow with Solid Maple Center BlockNeck: MahoganyNeck Profile: ’59 Medium C, .915" at the 1st fret, .994" at the 12th fretFingerboard: Ebony, with BindingInlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block InlaysScale Length: 24.75”Frets: 22 Authentic Medium FretsPickups: Gibson Custombucker Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle SwitchKnobs: Gold Top-Hats with InsertsBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stop TailpieceTuners: Grover Kidney Button TunersHardware: GoldBinding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, and HeadstockPick-Guard: 7-Ply, TortoiseWeight: 8.1 LBSSerial #: A93xxxCondition:She was born on December 8th, 2023 and actually just recently shipped from Gibson to the original shop. That being said, the guitar is in unplayed mint condition and has never been owned by an end-user. There are no dings, dents, scratches, mystery repairs, buckle rash, bar-fight stories, or "I only played it at church" explanations… she remains exactly how you'd hope to find a high-end Custom Shop instrument—clean, fresh, and completely free from human interference.The frets are perfect, the gold hardware shines like it has its own lighting crew, and the entire guitar presents as new. Includes the original Lifton hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and all original case candy.This is one of those rare guitars that somehow manages to be elegant, ridiculous, vintage-inspired, and completely over-the-top all at the same time. Which is probably why nobody can walk past a Gold Sparkle ES-355 without stopping to stare at it for a minute. Or ten.Whoever brings this baby home will be completely STOKED!!LET’S GOOOO!! 🎸🔥WHILE YOU ARE HERE, GO AHEAD AND LOOK AT MY OTHER LISTINGS!!Me- I have a 100% positive feedback rating, and intend to keep it that way! So please don't worry! You're in good hands here!!Shipping- We take pride in packing our guitars well, and shipping them quickly. Here are the shipping rates, covering the planet earth:USA - $119 with UPSCanada, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico - $169Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, China, Brazil - $450 UPSAll Other Worldwide Shipping - $299Factory Warranty- We are an authorized dealer for: Knaggs, Ken Smith, F Bass, Trussart, Warwick, Breedlove and Warrior, so for these instruments, if listed as NEW, there is a full factory warranty. For all other brands, or if listed as USED, there is no warranty available.Return Policy- We do accept returns up to 14 days from the point of the initial sale, which means that the guitar must be back in our possession within this 14 day period. However, please be aware of the following conditions: If for any reason you wish to return the guitar, just call or email me directly, within 24 hours of your receiving the item, and let me know that you want to return it. Once we receive the guitar back, in the same condition, you will receive a refund, less a $50 restock fee. Also be aware that the initial shipping fee is not refundable under any circumstances.International Buyers- We, at G-Brat's Guitars, are HONORED to do business with anybody on the planet earth... So international buyers are VERY welcome here! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOOKING!!!
PriceR$37,319.18
+ R$2,399.43 Shipping
