Gibson ES-355 Factory Mono 1961, Cherry Red

$59,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	ES-355 Factory Mono
Finish	Cherry
SKU	GE3544-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1961
Body Material	Maple Laminate
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Tuners	Original Grover Rotomatic
Weight	8.3lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.67"
Neck Profile	Slim C
Neck Depth	.80" - .91"
Radius	12"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	N = 8.0K, B = 8.1K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	Original brown Gibson hardshell case.
Modifications/Repairs	Truss rod cover replaced.
Condition Notes	Exceptionally fine condition.

Description

The super clean '61 355 features maple laminate construction with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, carrying two ’61-era serial numbers - coming from a small window in Gibson's production history where this occurred. The factory Transparent Cherry Red finish—commonly nicknamed “Watermelon”—shows beautiful grain through the body. Pickups and electronics are original, including a double-white PAF bridge humbucker and a zebra PAF neck humbucker - both offering warm, defined vintage tone. Hardware remains stock with original Grover Rotomatic tuners, and the only noted change is a replacement truss rod cover with "Willie Jenson" and musical insignia. The guitar is offered in exceptionally fine cosmetic condition and includes its original brown Gibson hardshell case.

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