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. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included.
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Features
- Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple w/ Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) Finish
- Centreblock: Solid Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard: Solid Ebony w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut: Nylon, 1.69" / 42.85mm
- Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
- Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
- Pickguard: Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube w/ Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Cover
- Control Knobs: Amber Top Hats
- Strap Buttons: Cream Plastic
- Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
- Pickup Covers:
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) w/ Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver Covers
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Includes Lifton™ Custom Shop Hardshell Case