Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Classic White with Hardshell Case

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Experience the pinnacle of semi-hollow guitar craftsmanship with the Epiphone 1959 ES-355, now available at Haggerty's Music. This exquisite collaboration with Gibson Custom brings the iconic 1959 ES-355 back to life, embodying every detail of its legendary predecessor. From its elegant contours to its impeccable inlay patterns, this guitar is the epitome of vintage style and performance. 

Crafted with a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body and a solid maple centerblock, the 1959 ES-355 delivers unmatched sustain and feedback resistance. Its one-piece mahogany neck features a '50s Rounded Medium C profile, offering a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel, while the ebony fretboard, adorned with block mother-of-pearl inlays, adds a touch of luxury. The Gibson-style “open book” headstock shines with Split Diamond and Epiphone logo inlays, complemented by gold Grover® Rotomatic tuners and the Inspired by Gibson double diamond logo etched on the back.

At the heart of the 1959 ES-355 are two Gibson Custombuckers, meticulously hand-wired to CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and premium Switchcraft components, delivering a tonal palette that captures the soul of the golden era of electric guitars. Complete with a brown and pink hardshell case featuring the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo, this instrument is a must-have for players and collectors alike.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: ES-355
• Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
• Bracing: Spruce
• Centerblock: Maple
• Binding: 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
• Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane

Neck

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
• End Of Board Width: 56.88 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon

Hardware

• Finish: Gold
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: 5-ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise; Long
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell; Wide White
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Back of Heel
• Mounting Rings: Black
• Pickup Covers: Gold

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4” Switchcraft

Other

• Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo