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37 Clarence StreetLeicesterLE1 3RWUnited Kingdom
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The King of the ES Models, Now With Diamond F-Holes Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic - the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability - and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard that's adorned with mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay and multi-ply binding further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top-of-the-line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition also features the fan-favorite Diamond-shaped F-holes and your choice of a Silver Sparkle Heavy Flake Gloss or Gold Sparkle Heavy Flake Gloss finish that is sure to attract attention. A brown and pink 50s-style Lifton™ hardshell case is also included.Body:Body Style - ESBody Shape - ES-355Body Material - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleTop - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleBack - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleSide - 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleCenterblock - MapleBinding - Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardBody Finish - Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Weight: 8lb 5ozNeck:Profile - 50s Rounded Medium CScale Length - 628.65 mm / 24.75 inFingerboard Material - EbonyFingerboard Radius - 304.8 mm / 12 inNeck Material - MahoganyFret Count - 22Frets - Authentic Medium JumboNut Material - NylonNut Width - 42.86 mm / 1.687 inInlays - Mother of Pearl Custom BlockJoint - Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitHardware:Finish - Gloss NickelBridge - ABR-1Tailpiece - Lightweight Aluminum Stop BarTuning Machines - Grover Rotomatic with Kidney ButtonsPickguard - ES-355 Bound Tortoise; LongTruss Rod - Authentic 1950s No-TubeTruss Rod Cover - True HistoricControl Knobs - True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial PointerSwitch Tip - True Historic AmberStrap Buttons - 2 - AluminumMounting Rings - BlackPickup Covers - True HistoricElectronics:Neck Pickup - Custombucker (Unpotted)Bridge Pickup - Custombucker (Unpotted)Controls - 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil CapacitatorsPickup Selector - 3-way SwitchcraftOutput Jack - 1/4" SwitchcraftMisc.Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046Case - 50s Brown/Pink Lifton Hardshell

About ES-355

The Gibson ES-355 is a high-end model of the iconic ES series, known for its rich sound and luxurious design.