Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar Murphy Lab Light Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Watermelon Red with Hardshell Case

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This new 8.4 lb. Gibson will ship insured, fully setup and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location.

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An expertly-crafted Custom Shop, it features light aging by the skilled artisans of the Gibson Murphy Lab and is a stellar recreation of the legendary, highly-prized 1959 ES-355. It starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic, from a feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody design to the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, then kicks it up a notch with with an ebony fretboard that's adorned with 50s pattern Mother-of-Pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets.

You can expect exceptional versatility and playability, in fact, our showroom staff calls it one of the most incredible ES-355's they've ever played. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. It also features a split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware for a beautiful aesthetic. It comes with a five latch Lifton™ hardshell case.

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.

Features/Specs

HIGHLIGHTS

• 24.75" Scale Length
• Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) Neck and Bridge Pickups
• 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple Body Material
• Solid Maple Centerblock
• Solid Mahogany Neck

BODY

• Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
• Centerblock: Solid Maple
• Binding: Multi-ply
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged

NECK

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number Of Frets: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85mm)
• Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Headstock Inlay: Gibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of Pearl

HARDWARE

• Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
• Tuner Plating: Gold
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney Machine Heads
• Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
• TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Strap Buttons: 2 - Brass
• Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity