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. (4 ratings)
Submitted May 16, 2024 by Rickie Akines

"1959 Epiphone es355"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is by far the most exceptional guitar that I have played in this price range, including any PRS and Fender doesn’t even come close. I’ve been a Strat man all my life but I can’t put this guitar down. The value here is well over $2400 and then some, this is unbelievable at $1299 not understanding how they can sell at only $1299 even my friends Gibson es 335 is no comparison to this guitar he’s shocked

Musical Background:

Professional player/Teacher

Musical Style:

R&B, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Gospel,
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