Used 2021 Gibson Custom '59 ES-355 Ebony VOS

The Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stop Bar VOS Ebony recreates one of Gibson's most prestigious semi-hollow electric guitars, combining the classic tone and versatility of the ES series with the premium appointments that established the ES-355 as the flagship of the lineup. Built with a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body and maple center block, it delivers the warm resonance, articulate response, and natural sustain that have made Gibson's semi-hollow guitars favorites among blues, jazz, and rock players for generations.

A solid mahogany neck with an authentic 1959 profile is joined to the body using a traditional long tenon and hide glue construction. The bound ebony fingerboard features 22 medium-jumbo frets and elegant mother-of-pearl block inlays. Multi-ply body binding, a distinctive split diamond headstock inlay, gold hardware, and a rich Ebony VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish capture the sophisticated appearance of the original late-1950s ES-355.

A pair of Gibson Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers provides vintage-inspired PAF character, with exceptional clarity, warmth, and dynamic response. Individual volume and tone controls, CTS potentiometers, and paper-in-oil capacitors offer traditional tonal flexibility. An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece complete this historically inspired instrument, while a Lifton Custom Shop hardshell case provides period-correct protection.

Specs: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body with maple center block; multi-ply body binding; solid mahogany neck with authentic 1959 profile; long tenon neck joint with hide glue fit; ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays; 12" fingerboard radius; 24.75" scale length; 22 authentic medium-jumbo frets; 1.69" nylon nut; split diamond mother-of-pearl headstock inlay; ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge; lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece; Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons; gold hardware; gold top hat control knobs; multi-ply bound celluloid pickguard. Nitrocellulose lacquer Ebony VOS finish; Lifton Custom Shop hardshell case, COA and case tags.

Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz.

Electronics: Dual Gibson Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers. Individual volume and tone controls. CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers. Paper-in-oil capacitors. 3-way toggle pickup selector. Switchcraft 1/4" output jack.

Condition: Very Good+. 8.5 to 9 out of 10. A few tiny scratches here and there but overall very clean.