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Instrument: Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-357
Finish: Sunburst
SKU: GE2641-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1981
Body Material: Maple Laminate
Finish Material: Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany (three ply)
Radius: 12"
Weight: 9.6lbs
Tuners: Original Kluson
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.69"
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness: .798"- .976"
Electronics: Seymour Duncan Jazz in Neck and Bridge; '57 Classic in Middle Position
Pickup Impedance: Neck - 7.2k; Middle - 7.6k; Bridge - 8.1k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Case: OHSC
Note: CVG technicians use calipers to provide the accurate measurements found above. While instrument makers may aim for, and even market, certain nut widths for their models, we acknowledge variance within the manufacturing process and treat each instrument as an individual case. We believe that transparency of the instrument’s true measurements, down to decimal form, is essential for customers choosing to purchase remotely with confidence. The following are common industry nut width fractions converted to decimal form
1 9/16”: 1.563”
1 5/8”: 1.625”
1 11/16”: 1.688”
1 3/4”: 1.750”
1 7/8”: 1.875”
In 1981, a working musician went to Gibson and had them custom build a 3 humbucker ES-355 without F-holes. While the model number is lost to time, it is most commonly associated with the 357 series and likely cost in the ~$6k modern price range when evaluating a 1981 price list on artist series guitars. The switch holes and back access panel are factory original decisions, but its electronics were recently updated to reflect pre-1980s tastes. The neck and bridge humbuckers are Seymour Duncan Jazz and the middle is a '57 classic. The previous coil tap holes now host 3 pickup toggle on/off switches; each humbucker has their own volume knob. A varitone system was added, swell as a master tone. To keep up with the versatility, a modern B7 gold bigsby was re-installed (there is evidence of other bigsby units under it). There remains an unused pickup selector blade switch recess and one extra coil tap hole (now with a brass stud); perhaps you know a good use for these. This rebuild/reimagination was a labor of love and creates a stunningly beautiful all-purpose rig that doesn't dive too deep into the weird side (up to you to decide).
Comes with original hardshell case
Gibson ES-357 Custom 1981, Sunburst
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Instrument: Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body
Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-357
Finish: Sunburst
SKU: GE2641-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1981
Body Material: Maple Laminate
Finish Material: Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany (three ply)
Radius: 12"
Weight: 9.6lbs
Tuners: Original Kluson
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.69"
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness: .798"- .976"
Electronics: Seymour Duncan Jazz in Neck and Bridge; '57 Classic in Middle Position
Pickup Impedance: Neck - 7.2k; Middle - 7.6k; Bridge - 8.1k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Case: OHSC
Note: CVG technicians use calipers to provide the accurate measurements found above. While instrument makers may aim for, and even market, certain nut widths for their models, we acknowledge variance within the manufacturing process and treat each instrument as an individual case. We believe that transparency of the instrument’s true measurements, down to decimal form, is essential for customers choosing to purchase remotely with confidence. The following are common industry nut width fractions converted to decimal form
1 9/16”: 1.563”
1 5/8”: 1.625”
1 11/16”: 1.688”
1 3/4”: 1.750”
1 7/8”: 1.875”
Description
In 1981, a working musician went to Gibson and had them custom build a 3 humbucker ES-355 without F-holes. While the model number is lost to time, it is most commonly associated with the 357 series and likely cost in the ~$6k modern price range when evaluating a 1981 price list on artist series guitars. The switch holes and back access panel are factory original decisions, but its electronics were recently updated to reflect pre-1980s tastes. The neck and bridge humbuckers are Seymour Duncan Jazz and the middle is a '57 classic. The previous coil tap holes now host 3 pickup toggle on/off switches; each humbucker has their own volume knob. A varitone system was added, swell as a master tone. To keep up with the versatility, a modern B7 gold bigsby was re-installed (there is evidence of other bigsby units under it). There remains an unused pickup selector blade switch recess and one extra coil tap hole (now with a brass stud); perhaps you know a good use for these. This rebuild/reimagination was a labor of love and creates a stunningly beautiful all-purpose rig that doesn't dive too deep into the weird side (up to you to decide).
Comes with original hardshell case
