Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue EB VOS
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Gibson
1959 ES-355 Reissue EB VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
486042
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1959 ES-355 Reissue EB VOS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$7,038.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES-355 reissue is a serious contender for vintage tone hounds. The neck profile is spot-on, the Custombuckers are fantastic, and the VOS finish nails the 1959 vibe. It's perfect for jazz, blues, and classic rock players seeking that semi-hollow warmth and sophistication.
Product Description
- Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue EB VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- Body: Laminated maple/poplar/maple
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard inlays: Pearl blocks
- Headstock inlay: Split diamond
- Body binding: 5-Ply
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 medium C
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker AlNiCo III humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls
- 2 Tone controls
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Stoptail: Aluminium
- Machine heads: Grover
- Hardware: Gold-plated
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes a case and Custom Shop certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • The Custombucker pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage PAF-era tone.
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain; a real player's feel.
- • The VOS finish replicates the look and feel of a genuine 1959 ES-355.
- • Grover tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy use.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow construction makes it prone to feedback at high volumes.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • The laminated body, while classic, can slightly dampen resonance compared to solid-body guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Laminated maple/poplar/maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Custombucker AlNiCo III humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Aluminium Stoptail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's designed to be a faithful recreation of the '59 medium C, offering a comfortable and familiar feel, though individual variations can still occur.
The VOS finish is intentionally thin, replicating the feel and resonance of a vintage nitrocellulose lacquer finish, but it will require careful handling.
The 355’s semi-hollow body provides more air and resonance than a 335, but also introduces more susceptibility to feedback, making it better suited for controlled environments.
