Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Ebony Ultra Light Aged

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Serial Number A931238 weighs 8 lbs 10 oz

The King of the ES Models
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 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition's attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included.

Body
Body Style ES
Body Shape ES-335
Body Material 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock Solid Maple
Binding Multi-ply
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief None

Neck
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware
Finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge ABR-1
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
Pickguard Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Strap Buttons Cream Plastic
Mounting Rings Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Electronics
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Lifton™ 5-latch Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity