Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Electric Guitar - Classic White with Hard Shell Case

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355: A Stunning Recreation of the Top-of-the-Line ES Model

The Epiphone 1959 ES-355 is a remarkable recreation of the preeminent ES model from the legendary class of 1959. Created in partnership with Gibson Custom, this guitar captures the essence of the original in every detail, from its elegant design to its exceptional tone. This top-of-the-line ES model offers a true vintage experience, featuring a meticulously crafted body, neck, and electronics that faithfully replicate the classic ES-355.

Premium Construction and Classic Design

The 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock, providing excellent sustain and feedback resistance. The one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile offers a comfortable feel, while the ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays adds a touch of luxury. The 7-ply top binding, 3-ply back binding, and 5-ply headstock binding further enhance the guitar's vintage aesthetic, making it a stunning instrument both visually and sonically.

Gibson Custombuckers for Authentic 1959 Tone

Equipped with a pair of Gibson Custombucker pickups, the 1959 ES-355 delivers the iconic tone that defined the era. These pickups provide a wide range of sounds, from warm, smooth cleans to biting, articulate overdrive. The pickups are hand-wired to CTS potentiometers with Mallory capacitors, ensuring a rich, dynamic response and authentic vintage tone. The 3-way Switchcraft® selector switch and individual volume and tone controls offer complete control over your sound.

High-Quality Hardware and Vintage Details

The Epiphone 1959 ES-355 comes with gold Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and a Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, ensuring excellent tuning stability and sustain. The 5-ply bound celluloid tortoise pickguard and black top hat control knobs with nickel dial pointers add to the guitar’s classic look, making it a true tribute to the original 1959 model.

Specifications:

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: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.692" (43.0 mm)
• End of Board Width: 2.239" (56.88 mm)
• 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

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo

This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.