Gibson Murphy Lab ’59 ES-355 – Watermelon Red, Light Aged Fashion

What could be better than the legendary ES-335? The ES-355! The ES-355 starts with all the features that make the ES-335 iconic – the feedback-resistant semi-hollowbody construction, the two humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, the legendary sonic versatility and exceptional playability – and kicks it into overdrive with an ebony fretboard that’s adorned with 50s pattern mother of pearl block inlays and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets. A split diamond headstock inlay, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware further reinforce the fact that the ES-355 is the top of the line ES™ model. This expertly crafted Custom Shop rendition’s attention to detail makes it an outstanding recreation of the legendary and highly-prized 1959 ES-355. A five latch Lifton™ case is also included. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body Styles

ES

Body Shape

ES-335

Body Material

3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

Centerblock

Solid Maple

Binding

Multi-ply

Body Finish

Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

None

Profile

Medium C

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Ebony

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Fret Count

22

Frets

Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

Inlays

1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Bridge

ABR-1

Saddle Material

Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece

Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines

Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips

Pickguard

Multi-Ply Bound Celluloid

Truss Rod

Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover

Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs

Black Butyrate Top Hats with Dial Pointers

Switch Tip

Amber Catalin

Strap Buttons

2 – Brass

Mounting Rings

Black M69 Medium & Tall

Pickup Covers

Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Neck Pickup

Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup

Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

1/4″ Switchcraft

Strings Gauge

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity