Figured Beauty, Solid Tones

Classic Gibson Custom appointments adorn the Gibson Custom Shop’s CS-356 Figured Top model. While visually similar to Gibson Custom’s ES™ models, the CS-356 is constructed with carved and chambered solid woods, including a stunning figured maple top, for a unique sound all its own that combines elements of archtop, Les Paul™, and semi-hollowbody tones in a deceptive ES-style package. The compact body shape is well balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant. The sound is captured by a pair of ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups. The Gibson Custom CS-356 Figured Top is the perfect pairing of figured beauty and solid tones.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : ES
Body Shape : CS-356
Body Material : Chambered Mahogany
Top : Figured Maple
Binding : Multi-Ply Cream, Top, Back and Headstock; Single Ply Fretboard
Body Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

NECK

Profile : SlimTaper
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Ebony
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Reissue
Nut Material : Corian
Nut Width : 42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Block
Joint : Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Gold
Bridge : ABR-1
Tailpiece : Stop Bar
Tuning Machines : Grover Kidney
Pickguard : CS-356 Bound Tortoise
Truss Rod : Standard
Truss Rod Cover : 2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs : Black Top Hat
Switch Tip : Cream
Jack Plate Cover : Gold
Strap Buttons : 2
Mounting Rings : Black
Pickup Covers : Gold

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : '57 Classic
Bridge Pickup : '57 Classic
Controls : 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Case : Custom Shop Hardshell