Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Stop Bar Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Ebony (728)

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. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included.

Body Shape: ES-335
Body Style: ES
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Weight Relief: None
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Binding: Multi-Ply
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Fingerboard Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85 mm)
Nut Material: Nylon
End of Board Width: 2.24" (56.89 mm)
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Hardware Finish: Gold, Murphy Lab Light Aged
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-Plated Nickel Silver
Pickup Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
Control Knobs: Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Strap Buttons: Cream Plastic
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Lifton 5-Latch Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
Model: 59ES355ULEBGH1