Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar VOS, Vintage Natural Overview
Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Custom range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. When you play a Gibson Custom Shop instrument you can easily understand what all the hype is about. This years lineup is fantastic with another anniversary series in the form of the Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard which is available in six colours such as Wide Tomato Burst, Orange Lemon Fade and Washed Bourbon Burst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V and 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V both with a Maestro Vibrola and finished in Vintage Sunburst, the Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer and 1958 Mahogany Flying V both in a Walnut finish and the very bold Gibson Custom 1967 Mahogany Flying V with Maestro in Sparkling Burgundy. The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Pearl accents, multi-ply binding and a solid Ebony fingerboard adorn this perfect recreation of a 1959 ES-355 model. It features authentic profiles, contours and construction methods for an incredible playing and ownership experience.
Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Body
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Top: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Tuner Plating: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning: Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips
- Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
- Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
- Neck
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Body
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Top: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Back: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Tuner Plating: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning: Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips
- Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
- Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
- Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
