Stunning ES-355 with Viper Blue Gloss Finish
This Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Figured Top might as well have come straight out of the ’50s, sans one small detail: the eye-grabbing Viper Blue Gloss finish that is only available at Sweetwater! Gibson originally released the ’355 in the late 1950s as a top-of-the-line companion to the popular ES-335. Its iconic semi-hollowbody, feedback-fighting center block, premium Custombucker pickups, and custom wiring harness make the ’59 ES-355 Custom play and sound like a treasured classic. A super-stable solid mahogany neck and Plek’d premium ebony fretboard with rolled binding gives this upscale axe a smooth, precision feel to accommodate diverse playing styles. The Gibson Custom ’59 ES-355 Custom is a high-class take on a legendary electric guitar that helped shape the sound of modern music.
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Legendary tone from alnico humbuckers
The Custom Shop Custombucker pickups in the ’59 ES-355 Custom are precision voiced to replicate the tonal magic of Gibson’s original late ’50s PAF humbuckers. Each with its own volume and tone controls, these unpotted pickups will let you nail chimey country licks as easily as you dial in searing rock tones. The Alnico III magnets give you classic hollowbody-style tones for everything from warm jazz to dirty blues.
Handcrafted by Gibson’s elite luthiers
Meticulously handcrafted by Gibson’s elite Custom Shop luthiers, the 1959 ES-355 Custom Figured Top — like every Gibson Custom guitar — receives an ultra-precise Plek Pro setup, which optimizes the fretboard and nut for incredibly accurate intonation and a “just right” feel. And fine details like the solid ebony fingerboard and the 17-degree headstock angle not only add to the amazing tone and feel of this guitar, they remain true to Gibson’s illustrious ES Series legacy.
Nitro finish for the look and feel of a classic
The Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Custom Figured Top wears a gorgeous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to “breathe.” Nitro finishes not only look vintage-y wonderful, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. This guitar has the look (and feel) of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.
Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Custom Figured Top Features:
- Attention-grabbing Viper Blue Gloss finish — available only at Sweetwater!
- Elegant figured maple top and back
- Centerblock design adds sustain and controls feedback
- Specially calibrated Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver vintage PAF-like tone
- Authentic ’59 "C" neck profile with rolled binding and ebony fingerboard
- 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch for a wide array of tone-shaping possibilities
- Adjustable ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles enhances tone and playability
- High class Grover Keystone tuners keep you in tune onstage and in the studio
- Vintage-style nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows your guitar to naturally age
