In partnership with Gibson Custom, Epiphone is proud to release the 1959 ES-355, a stunning recreation of the preeminent ES model from the legendary class of 1959. Its the top-of-the-line ES model in all its glory, from the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns and sonic experience.
The 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for sustain and feedback resistance, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and an ebony fretboard that is adorned with block mother of pearl inlays. The Gibson-style open book headstock features the Split Diamond and Epiphone logo inlays in mother-of-pearl, along with gold Grover Rotomatic tuners and the Inspired by Gibson double diamond logo etched on the back. The 1959 ES-355 is powered by a pair of Gibson Custombuckers that are hand-wired to CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and a witchcraft pickup selector switch and output jack. A brown and pink hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
Specs
Type | Hollow Body; Centre-Block |
Colour | Classic White |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Shape | ES-355 |
Body Material | 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar |
Body Finish | VOS - Vintage Original Sheen |
Neck Material | 1-Piece Mahogany |
Neck Shape | 50s Rounded Medium C |
Fretboard Material | Ebony |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Fretboard Inlays | Mother of PearlBlocks |
Nut Material | Graph Tech |
Nut Width | 43mm |
Neck Pickups | Gibson Custombucker |
Bridge Pickups | Gibson Custombucker |
Controls | 2 X Volume, 2 X Tone; (Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors), 3-Way Toggle Switch |
Bridge | Tune-O-MaticBridge withGibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece |
Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone Buttons |
Case/ Bag | Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by |