The King of the ES Models

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.  

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

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

NECK

Profile : Medium C
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Ebony
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material : Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays : 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint : Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
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
Truss Rod : 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