Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS

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Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS

Epiphone

1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS

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Product Info

Article Number: 588023
Brand: Epiphone
Model: 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS
Price: $1,373.90

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This Epiphone ES-355 VOS is a seriously impressive instrument, offering a lot of the Gibson vibe at a more accessible price point. The build quality is solid, the Custombuckers sound fantastic for blues, jazz, and classic rock tones, and the vintage aesthetics are spot-on. It’s a great choice for players wanting that semi-hollow warmth and style without needing to spend a fortune.

Product Description

  • Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS
  • Electric Guitar
  • Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection
  • Style: Hollowbody
  • Body: Maple
  • Top: Maple
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl block
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Grpah Tech nut
  • Neck profile: Rounded C
  • 22 Vintage frets
  • Pickups: Gibson USA Custombucker humbucker set
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 3-Ply black pickguard
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Gold hardware
  • Grover Rotomatics machine heads
  • Colour: Classic White VOS
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • The Gibson Custombucker pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic, thick, and articulate tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity, sustain, and a smooth playing experience.
  • • The VOS finish replicates vintage wear beautifully, adding character and visual appeal.
  • • Grover Rotomatics offer precise tuning stability, crucial for a semi-hollowbody instrument.
CONS
  • • The substantial maple construction makes it noticeably heavier than many guitars.
  • • While versatile, its tone leans towards warmer styles, limiting extreme high-gain applications.
  • • The rounded C neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter, modern feel.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Gibson USA Custombucker humbucker set
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 are a bit hotter and have a slightly more aggressive high-end response, lacking some of the 57 Classics' vintage sweetness, but still very usable.
The VOS (Vintage Original Finish) is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner nitrocellulose lacquer can allow for slightly more resonance compared to a thicker, modern finish.
The rounded C profile is a classic, mid-century feel, more akin to vintage Gibson necks than the slim tapers found on some modern Epiphone guitars; it’s a comfortable, full feel.

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