Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom~ White~ Custombuckers~ 2024

Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom – Classic White – Gibson Custombuckers – Original Hard Case

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£599.00 | Classic White | Gibson Custombucker Pickups | Original Hard Case

Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom – Classic White

A beautiful Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom, finished in elegant Classic White with gold hardware and supplied in its original brown hard case with pink plush interior.

Developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, this exceptional semi-hollow guitar features genuine Gibson Custombucker pickups, an ebony fingerboard, premium hand-wired electronics and traditional 1959-inspired styling.

A quick note on condition: This guitar originally arrived from Gibson/Epiphone with a small crack around the neck area. This was repaired in July 2024, with the accompanying repair invoice confirming no structural neck break. The repair has remained completely stable under string tension for over two years, and the guitar plays beautifully with no associated playability issues.

The repaired area has been lightly touched up with white paint to make it less noticeable, although it remains visible in our photographs.

Apart from this, the guitar is in near-mint cosmetic condition, with only a little light tarnishing to the gold hardware and no other noticeable damage.

At £599, this is an excellent opportunity to own a beautifully appointed Inspired by Gibson Custom ES-355 at a substantial saving.

Gibson Custombucker Pickups & Premium Electronics

One of the highlights of this model is its pair of genuine Gibson Custombucker humbuckers, delivering rich, expressive vintage tones with excellent clarity and dynamic response.

The electronics are hand-wired with CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft components, providing a high-quality signal path and responsive controls.

From warm jazz and blues tones to classic rock, this is a wonderfully versatile instrument.

Classic Semi-Hollow Construction

The body is constructed from five-ply layered maple and poplar, with spruce bracing and a solid maple centre block.

This traditional construction combines the warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow guitar with excellent sustain and reduced feedback.

The Classic White finish is beautifully complemented by ornate multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl appointments, a long tortoiseshell-style pickguard and elegant gold hardware.

Comfortable 1950s Neck & Ebony Fingerboard

The one-piece mahogany neck features a 1950s Rounded Medium C profile, offering a comfortable, substantial playing feel.

A smooth ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays, 12-inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets completes the classic specification.

The 24.75-inch scale length provides the familiar feel associated with vintage Gibson instruments.

Premium Hardware & Original Case

The guitar features a Tune-O-Matic bridge, Gibson Historic Reissue aluminium stopbar tailpiece and gold Grover Rotomatic tuning machines.

Supplied complete with its original Inspired by Gibson Custom brown hard case, featuring a beautiful pink plush interior and gold hardware.

The original repair invoice is also included.

Specifications

Body & Construction

* Brand: Epiphone

* Series: Inspired by Gibson Custom

* Model: 1959 ES-355

* Product Code: EC35559CWVGH1

* Finish: Classic White

* Body: Five-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar

* Bracing: Spruce

* Centre Block: Solid Maple

* Body Finish: VOS Polyurethane

* Binding: Seven-Ply Top, Three-Ply Back, Five-Ply Headstock, Single-Ply Fingerboard

Neck & Fingerboard

* Neck: One-Piece Mahogany

* Neck Profile: 1950s Rounded Medium C

* Neck Joint: Set Neck, Long Tenon

* Fingerboard: Ebony

* Fingerboard Radius: 12”

* Scale Length: 24.75”

* Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

* Nut: Graph Tech

* Nut Width: 43mm

* Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks

Hardware & Electronics

* Hardware: Gold

* Bridge: Tune-O-Matic

* Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminium Stopbar

* Tuners: Grover Rotomatic

* Pickguard: Five-Ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise

* Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker

* Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker

* Controls: Two Volume, Two Tone

* Wiring: CTS Potentiometers & Mallory Capacitors

* Switching: Three-Way Switchcraft

* Output Jack: Switchcraft

Additional Information

* Serial Number: 23111512260

* Condition: Excellent Overall, with Previous Neck-Area Repair

* Original Hard Case: Included

* Repair Documentation: Included

An Exceptional ES-355 for £599

With genuine Gibson Custombucker pickups, premium electronics, beautiful vintage styling and its original hard case, this Inspired by Gibson Custom ES-355 offers an impressive specification for the money.

CHORDPLAY PRICE: £599.00

Actual guitar pictured. Available to view and try at Chordplay Guitars in Darwen, Lancashire.

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