Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry Red with Hardshell Case

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The Epiphone 1959 ES-355 captures the golden age of electric guitar design in stunning detail, honoring one of the most prestigious models ever made. Crafted in partnership with Gibson Custom, this premium reissue delivers the authentic feel, tone, and elegance of the original late-’50s semi-hollow masterpiece — right down to its dimensions, contours, and electronics. Its 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple center block provides the perfect balance between warmth and sustain, while the one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile and long-tenon set neck joint offers exceptional resonance and vintage-style playability.

The ebony fingerboard features mother-of-pearl block inlays and meticulous binding for an unmistakably upscale aesthetic. A pair of Gibson USA Custombucker pickups, hand-wired with CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and Switchcraft components, deliver the kind of articulate, harmonically rich tone that made the ES-355 an icon of blues, jazz, and rock ’n’ roll. Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, and a Gibson Historic Reissue aluminum stop bar tailpiece add a touch of luxury and reliability.

Finished in a classic Cherry Red with VOS-inspired aging, the 1959 ES-355 bridges the gap between historical accuracy and modern craftsmanship. With its timeless style, exceptional tone, and premium hardshell case, this is an heirloom-grade instrument that pays tribute to the best of Gibson’s storied past — reborn under the Epiphone banner. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Inspired by Gibson Custom
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Cherry Red

Body

• Body Material: 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar
• Body Finish: Polyurethane VOS
• Body Shape: ES-335
• Body Style: Semi-Hollow
• Bracing: Spruce
• Centerblock: Solid Maple

Neck

• Headstock Type: Gibson-Style “Open Book”
• Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Depth: 0.870” at 1st Fret, 1.009” at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck with Long Tenon
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Dual Action
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43.0mm)
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Anchored Stud
• Pickguard: 5-Ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise (Long)
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010–.046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None (Set Neck)
• Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Back of Heel)
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors)
• Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Hex Wrench, Epiphone Accessories Kit
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown Hardshell Case with Pink Interior and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
• Serial Number: 25041510989
• Manufacture Date: 2025