In partnership with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone presents the 1959 ES-355, an exquisite reproduction of the iconic 1959 ES™ model. Meticulously crafted with authentic dimensions, contours, and inlay patterns, this top-tier semi-hollow electric guitar delivers legendary tone, stunning playability, and the classic sound that defined a generation of players.
Features
- 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple center block provides increased sustain and feedback resistance.
- One-piece mahogany neck with 50s Rounded Medium C profile ensures comfortable playability.
- Ebony fingerboard with block mother-of-pearl inlays adds elegance and smooth playing surface.
- Gibson-style "Open Book" headstock with mother-of-pearl split diamond and Epiphone logo inlays enhances classic aesthetics.
- Gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners offer precise tuning stability.
- Pair of Gibson Custombucker pickups deliver rich, hand-wired tone with CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and Switchcraft® hardware.
- Hard-shell case in brown and pink with "Inspired by Gibson Custom" logo provides secure protection and storage.
- Available in Cherry Red and Classic White finish
Specifications
Body
Body Shape: ES-335
Body: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
Binding: 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Neck
Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Nut Width: 43 mm
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 628.65 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Hardware
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminium Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Plating: Gold
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors
Case
Hard-shell Case: Included