Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Cherry Red VOS
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Epiphone
1959 ES-355 Cherry Red VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
587984
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1959 ES-355 Cherry Red VOS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone 355 is a serious contender for players craving that semi-hollow vibe. It nails the vintage aesthetic and delivers a surprisingly powerful and warm tone thanks to the Custombucker pickups. Ideal for blues, classic rock, and jazz players who want a premium-feeling instrument without the high-end Gibson price tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Cherry Red VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
- Body: Hollow body
- Body: Maple
- Top: Maple
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother of pearl block fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- Neck profile: Rounded "C"
- 22 Vintage frets
- Pickups: Gibson USA Custombucker humbucker set
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Gold hardware
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads
- Colour: Cherry Red VOS
- Includes case
PROS
- • The Custombucker pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic, thick Gibson-esque tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain, a premium feel.
- • VOS finish convincingly replicates vintage wear, adding character and appeal.
- • Grover Rotomatics offer smooth, precise tuning stability for reliable performance.
CONS
- • The hollow body makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes, requiring care.
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions; it's a substantial instrument.
- • While versatile, its inherent character leans towards classic rock and blues styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Gibson USA Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Vintage
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombuckers offer a similar output and tonal character to Gibson's own, though perhaps slightly less nuanced, but still very impressive for the price point.
The VOS finish is primarily aesthetic, but the thinner lacquer can contribute to a slightly more resonant body compared to thicker finishes.
The 'Rounded C' profile is generally a bit more substantial than many modern slim 'C's, offering a comfortable vintage feel for a variety of hand sizes.
