Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar (with Case)

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With Custom Shop appointments like a long neck tenon and Custombucker pickups, the Epiphone 1959 ES-355 has pro-level features at an affordable price point.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Gibson Custombucker pickups Gibson's modern recreation of classic PAF pickups
Rounded '50s neck profile Rounded, fat-back neck shape
Custom Shop Long Neck Tenon Adds more sustain and gives a richer tone
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood

Epiphone collaborates with Gibson Custom Shop to offer ES appointments at a great price. Upgraded appointments include Gibson headstock and Custombuckers, Custom Shop gold-plated lightweight aluminum Stop bar tailpiece, Ebony fingerboard, mother of pearl inlays, VOS finish, long neck tenon, gold hardware, multi-ply binding on body, headstock and pickguard. Includes a Hardshell Case.

- Body: Semi-Hollow
- Top: 5-ply maple/poplar
- Body: 5-Ply maple/poplar
- Binding: 7-ply ivory, black (top), 3-ply ivory/black (back)
- Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen)
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s rounded medium C
- Headstock: Gibson Custom Headstock Shape
- Headstock Inlay: Mother of Pearl Epiphone, Split Diamond
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
- Binding: Single-ply ivory
- Frets: 22
- Scale length: 24 3/4"
- Nut: Graphtech White
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Aluminum Stop Bar
- Knobs: Black tophat with nickel dial pointers
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Bridge & Nick Pickups: Gibson Custombucker
- Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way Switchcraft toggle with 50s wiring, CTS pots and Mallory 150 capacitors
- Case: Includes Hardshell case
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Cherry Red
Shipping Weight: 21.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EC35559CHVGH1
Classic White
Shipping Weight: 21.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 20 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EC35559CWVGH1

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted November 17, 2024 by Craig B in Henderson, NV

"The IBG ES-355 is Awesome"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar is incredible! From its aesthetics to functionality, it’s got it all. The neck is so comfortable, and playing is easy. I don’t have to fight with the guitar to get it to play nicely. Chords easy and smooth, and licks just flow. The pups are incredible, too. I’m playing through a Quilter, and it sounds so clean and chimy, just a beautiful tone. Excellent electronics. Switchcraft pup selector, CTS pots and Mallory caps help to dial in the sweet spot. Holding this guitar is so comfortable that I can play it for hours. It’s a real beautiful guitar, it’s got the nice headstock, and it resonates. For the money, you cannot go wrong. This guitar is so full of value that you may regret not getting it. Seriously, if you’re on the fence because it was made in China, don’t let that stop you. Best I can tell, the only real difference between this guitar and its USA counterpart is that this was made by a cat named Ming instead of a cat named Mike, and Ming is a guitar building Mthr Effer! I’m no Gibson expert, nope, but I’d bet that anyone doing a blind test couldn’t discern a difference. It’s that good. Mine got here fast, frets are great, no sharp edges, tuned right up, after a couple days of settling into the desert air here in the LV NV valley, this guitar is incredible for the money. I can’t wait to play it more. It really is one of the best values you’ll find, and zZounds is incredible. I could not get this guitar without their awesome payment plans, read more so thank you zZounds for helping a brother out. Get it! You won’t regret it.

Musical Background:
Amateur

Musical Style:
Jazz, classic rock, blues.
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