Classic 1959 ES-355 Design: The Epiphone EC35559-CHV 1959 ES-355 Cherry Red is a faithful recreation of the iconic 1959 ES-355 model. It features a 5-ply layered maple/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock, ensuring superior sustain and reduced feedback. The body is designed for resonance and clarity, providing exceptional tonal quality.

Gibson-Style “Open Book” Headstock: The guitar’s headstock is inspired by Gibson’s classic design, featuring the iconic Split Diamond inlay and Epiphone logo in mother-of-pearl. The “open book” shape, combined with gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, ensures accurate tuning and a vintage aesthetic.

Premium Custombucker Pickups: Equipped with USA Gibson Custombucker pickups, the 1959 ES-355 delivers rich, warm tones with incredible clarity. These pickups are hand-wired to premium CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors for exceptional tonal control and vintage-inspired sound.

Enhanced Playability: The one-piece mahogany neck is carved with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, offering a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The ebony fretboard, adorned with block mother-of-pearl inlays, adds elegance and provides excellent note definition.

Solid Hardware for Stability: The guitar features a Tune-O-Matic bridge and Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece for improved sustain and accurate intonation. These components enhance tuning stability during both light and heavy play.

Included Hardshell Case: The 1959 ES-355 comes with a custom brown hardshell case, featuring a plush pink interior. This case offers protection while adding an extra touch of vintage charm.

Specifications:

• Body Style: ES
• Body Shape: ES-355
• Body Material: 5-ply layered maple/poplar
• Bracing: Spruce
• Centerblock: Maple
• Binding: 7-ply top, 3-ply back, 5-ply headstock, single-ply fretboard
• Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) polyurethane
• Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: One-piece mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
• End of Board Width: 56.88 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Mother of pearl block
• Neck Joint: Glued-in, set neck; long tenon
• Finish: Gold
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: 5-ply bound cellulo