Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Cherry
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Epiphone
Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
576899
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Cherry
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 is a seriously impressive semi-hollow. The combination of the maple body, mahogany neck, and those '57 Classic pickups gives it a warm, articulate voice perfect for jazz, blues, and rock. It’s a premium-priced instrument offering a lot of bang for your buck, especially for players seeking a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-335 Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Semi-Hollow
- Body: Maple
- Top: Maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Block
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Neck profile: Rounded "C"
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 629 mm
- 22 Vintage frets
- Pickups: 2 Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Varitone rotary switch
- 3-Way toggle switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Bridge: Bigbsby B70 with LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Nickel hardware
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads
- Colour: Sixties Cherry
- Includes case
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Gibson '57 Classic pickups deliver authentic vintage humbucker tone.
- • Bigsby B70 adds vibrato versatility and classic aesthetics.
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable, rounded 'C' profile feel.
CONS
- • Maple body construction can feel somewhat dense and weighty.
- • Varitone switch, while cool, might feel gimmicky to some players.
- • Ebony fingerboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
22 Vintage
Bridge
Bigsby B70 with LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Rounded C' profile is a comfortable compromise; it's thinner than a true vintage '50s profile but retains a classic feel, offering good access to the higher frets.
Yes, the B70 is a well-regarded vibrato unit – relatively easy to adjust, and generally reliable, though frequent, aggressive use may require occasional maintenance.
The Varitone adds a unique, scooped-midrange tone, creating a thinner, more chime-like sound; it’s a stylistic effect rather than a versatile tonal control, but can be quite cool for specific genres.
