Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson' 1959 ES-355

In partnership with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is proud to release the 1959 ES-355, a stunning recreation of the preeminent ES™ model from the legendary class of 1959. It’s the top-of-the-line ES model in all its glory, from the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns and sonic experience.

The 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for sustain and feedback resistance, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and an ebony fretboard that is adorned with block mother of pearl inlays. The Gibson-style “open book” headstock features the Split Diamond and Epiphone logo inlays in mother-of-pearl, along with gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners and the Inspired by Gibson double diamond logo etched on the back. The 1959 ES-355 is powered by a pair of Gibson Custombuckers that are hand-wired to CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and a Switchcraft® pickup selector switch and output jack. A brown and pink hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.

Key Features:

• Designed in partnership with Gibson Custom Shop
• 5-Ply Maple/Poplar Body
• 50s Rounded Medium "C" One-Piece Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard w/ Mother of Pearl Block Inlay
• Gibson Custombucker Pickups
• Includes Brown Hardshell Case with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo