Gibson ES-355 1978, Cherry

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-355
Finish	Cherry
SKU	GE2051-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1978
Body Material	Maple Ply
Finish Material	Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Ebony
Radius	12"
Tuners	Original Gibson
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.565"
Neck Profile	Thin C
Neck Thickness	1st-0.771" 12th-0.973"
Electronics	2 Vol 2 Tone 3 Way Switch, 6 way varitone, Original Gibson Patent stamp T-tops
Pickup Impedance	Bridge-7.25K Neck-7.55K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Rewound Pickups, replaced wires in harness. Replaced Pickguard in case

Description

Gibson's top of the line thinline semi-hollow series, this ES-355 stereo from 1978 is a great example of the design! Though they were discontinued in 1982 due to lack of demand and they're functionally very much in line with the 335s and 345s, there are a couple notable differences, including an ebony fretboard (no Brazilian rosewood to worry about), gold hardware, and MOP block inlays.

This one is in very good condition for its age, with the natural wear that comes with a well-played life. The pickups have been rewound, there are replaced wires in harness, and the replaced pickguard is stowed in the original hardshell case.

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