Body Construction: The EC35559-CWV features a 5-ply layered maple and poplar body with a solid maple centerblock, which enhances sustain while minimizing feedback. This construction ensures a full, resonant tone while maintaining the iconic semi-hollow design of the ES series. The VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) polyurethane finish further accentuates its vintage aesthetic, making it visually striking and historically accurate.

Neck and Playability: Equipped with a one-piece mahogany neck, the 50s Rounded Medium C profile ensures an incredibly comfortable grip, catering to a wide variety of playing styles. This neck profile is particularly suited for players who enjoy the feel of vintage instruments. The ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays complements the smooth neck, ensuring accurate fret positioning and smooth movement across all 22 frets.

Pickups and Electronics: At the heart of the EC35559-CWV are Gibson Custombucker humbucker pickups, offering a rich, dynamic sound with the clarity and warmth that defines the ES-355 tone. These pickups are hand-wired with CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors, providing precise control over your tone and volume settings. The Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector ensures smooth transitions between pickup settings for diverse tonal expressions.

Hardware and Tuning Stability: The Tune-O-Matic bridge and Gibson Historic Reissue aluminum stop bar tailpiece work together to deliver excellent sustain and tuning stability. The gold Grover Rotomatic tuners with double-ring keystone buttons ensure that the guitar stays in tune, even during extended playing sessions, while the 5-ply bound celluloid tortoise pickguard adds a touch of vintage elegance.

Case and Protection: The guitar comes with a brown hardshell case that includes a pink interior and is emblazoned with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo. This case offers excellent protection for the instrument, ensuring it stays safe from damage when not in use.

Vintage Aesthetics and Design: The 1959 ES-355 Classic White boasts a timeless look, with a classic white finish that highlights its vintage-inspired design. The Gibson-style “open book” headstock and mother-of-pearl inlays add to the guitar’s aesthetic appeal. The Inspired by Gibson double diamond logo etched on the back of the headstock completes the authentic look.

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
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck with Long Tenon
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: 5-ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise; Long
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell; Wide White
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip: Amber
• Strap Buttons: 2 – Bottom and Back of Heel
• Mounting Rings: Black
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft
• String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo