Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Classic White with Hardshell Case

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The Epiphone 1959 ES-355 is a love letter to one of the most prestigious semi-hollow guitars ever created. As part of Epiphone’s collaboration with Gibson Custom, this model faithfully recreates the elegance, feel, and sound of the revered 1959 ES series — an era widely considered the pinnacle of Gibson’s Golden Age. The ES-355 was the crown jewel of that lineup: ornate, powerful, and built for players seeking luxury-level craftsmanship with unmatched tonal sophistication. This modern recreation captures every detail, from the multi-ply bindings and long-tenon neck joint to the historically accurate “open book” headstock that sets it apart from other Epiphone offerings.

This ES-355 boasts a layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock, delivering a blend of acoustic warmth and electric bite that has made the ES design a favorite across blues, jazz, classic rock, and soul for over six decades. Paired with spruce bracing and a one-piece mahogany neck carved to a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, the guitar resonates with vintage authority. The ebony fingerboard adds snappy articulation and smooth response, making lead work effortless and rhythm playing warm and defined. At the heart of its voice are a pair of Gibson Custombuckers — widely praised for their realistic PAF-style clarity, touch sensitivity, and dynamic range. Hand-wired with CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and Switchcraft components, the wiring harness ensures authentic old-school tone with modern reliability.

Visually, the 1959 ES-355 radiates elegance: a Classic White finish with layered binding everywhere you look, a tortoise bound pickguard, gold hardware, and the iconic Split Diamond headstock inlay. Whether you're a collector, a working musician, or simply someone who loves the sonic and visual magic of a top-tier semi-hollow, the 1959 ES-355 offers an inspirational playing experience rooted in tradition and built for a lifetime of performance. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, a brown-and-pink hardshell case completes the premium package.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Inspired by Gibson Custom
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Classic White

Body

• Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
• Body Finish: Polyurethane VOS
• Body Shape: ES-335
• Body Style: Semi-Hollow

Neck

• Headstock Type: Gibson Open Book
• Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Neck Finish: Polyurethane VOS
• Neck Depth: 0.949" at 1st Fret, 1.042" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck, Long Tenon
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard Hex, Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.69" (43.0 mm)
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Standard 2-Post
• Pickguard: 5-ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise (Long)
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010–.046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None (Set Neck)
• Strap Buttons: Two (Bottom and Back of Heel)
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors)
• Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Hex Wrench, Epiphone Welcome Kit
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown Hardshell Case with Pink Interior
• Serial Number: 25071510446
• Manufacture Date: 2025