Gibson ES-355TDSV "Norlin Era" 1969 - 1982

Gibson ES-355TDSV "Norlin Era" 1969 - 1982

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Overview

The ES-355, officially known as the ES-355 TD, was introduced in 1958 as a high-end complement to the ES-335. Unlike the 335, the ES-355 featured an Ebony fingerboard with large block inlays, as well as multiply binding on the body. The ES-355 also had a split-diamond inlay on the headstock similar to the Les Paul Custom. In 1959, Gibson introduced the ES-355 TDSV which included the Varitone switch of the ES-345 and stereo outputs. With both version an vibrato tailpiece was the standard, though a stopbar was available as an option. On the resale market, examples with the stopbar tailpiece are considered the most desirable. 

Body Style: Semi-hollowbody double cutaway

Years of Production: 
1959 - 1982

Design Elements: Two humbucker pickups, f-holes, large block inlays, vibrato tailpiece (though stopbar available as an option), Varitone rotary dial, stereo output

Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • ES-355TDSV
Finish
  • Cherry
  • Ebony
  • Sunburst
  • Walnut
  • White
  • Wine Red
Year
  • 1969 - 1982
Made In
  • United States
Categories
Body Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Body Type
  • Semi-hollow Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Color Family
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • Sunburst
  • White
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
  • Gibson ES-355
Model Sub-Family
  • Gibson ES-355 TDSV
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 22
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Series
  • Gibson Norlin Era
Wood Top Style
  • Plain

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