{"product_id":"used-2021-gibson-custom-59-es-355-ebony-vos","title":"Used 2021 Gibson Custom '59 ES-355 Ebony VOS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 lbs 5 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/strong\u003eDual 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good+. 8.5 to 9 out of 10. A few tiny scratches here and there but overall very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496210038887,"sku":"A91138","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/4521\/files\/UsedGibson335Ebony01.jpg?v=1794257020","url":"https:\/\/detroitguitar.com\/products\/used-2021-gibson-custom-59-es-355-ebony-vos","provider":"Detroit Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}