Gibson ES-355 Custom 1968, Cherry

$9,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-355 Custom
Finish	Cherry
SKU	GE3234-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1968
Body Material	Maple Laminate
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Tuners	Original
Weight	8.2 lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.557"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.809" - 0.968"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Patent No. Pickups
Pickup Impedance	Bridge - 7.9k; Neck - 7.6k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	Vintage black hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Refret, replacement nut, replacement pickguard (original is damaged, but included in case), neck pickup missing one screw

Description

This 1968 Gibson ES-355 Custom reflects the top tier of Gibson’s thinline semi-hollow lineup from the late ’60s. It has been refretted and fitted with a replacement nut for continued playability, and the current pickguard is a later replacement, with the damaged original included in the case. The ebony fingerboard with block inlays, multi-ply binding, and split-diamond headstock inlay showcase the model’s upscale appointments. Comsetically, it remains in good condition for its age with checking and light play wear to note along with some notable finish melt on the guitar's heel. With its original construction preserved alongside these updates, it remains a strong example of Gibson’s craftsmanship from this era.

Includes vintage black hard shell case.

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