Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue - Alpine White
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$1,499.00

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Sku: 711106237336

Brand: Epiphone

Inspired by Gibson Custom and the Rush legend’s famous ES-355

Alex Lifeson needs no introduction. His playing helped define the sound of progressive rock, and now his iconic 1976 Gibson ES-355 lives on in a stunning new reissue from Epiphone. Part of the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, it is more than just another signature model; it’s a tribute to Alex’s tone, feel, and fearless creativity that helped power Rush through decades of innovation.

The Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue features a five-ply semi-hollow body made of maple and poplar. Multi-ply binding around the top and back gives it an elegant look befitting the top-of-the-line ES-355. A solid maple centerblock adds sustain and greatly increases feedback resistance, delivering the versatile tone that ES™ models are famous for.

The neck is crafted from three pieces of maple, and like the 70s-era model, features a volute for added strength at the neck/headstock joint. Its Slim C profile is fast and easy to play, while the ebony fretboard adds a touch of brightness to the tone and enhances the exceptionally smooth playing feel. The fretboard features mother-of-pearl large block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets. The Gibson-style “open book” headstock features high-quality die-cast tuners with keystone buttons and a Graph Tech® nut, ensuring stable tuning. The multi-ply bound headstock is adorned with the Epiphone logo and Custom split diamond, both inlaid in mother of pearl to complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic. For a personalized touch, the truss rod cover is engraved with Alex Lifeson’s name.

Gold hardware, including a harmonica-style Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and pickup covers, further adds to its refined, elegant appearance, while a gold Maestro™ Vibrola™ delivers enhanced expressiveness with the push or pull of the bar.

Lifeson’s tone is faithfully recreated courtesy of two USA-made Gibson T-Type humbucker™ pickups, each paired with individual volume and tone controls with CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ tone capacitors and selected with a Switchcraft® three-way toggle switch. A mono Varitone switch provides additional tonal options, while a mini toggle switch allows it to be preset and bypassed/engaged at will. A Switchcraft 1/4” output jack completes the electronics.

The Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 is crafted for players who want to explore, evolve, and push the boundaries of what’s possible, just as Alex does. Finished in gloss Alpine White, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue has all of the Custom-level appointments and high-end features that you’d expect from an ES-355, including Custom Shop feel without the Custom Shop price, making it an exceptional value and perfect for every player and every stage, from your local club to the world’s largest venues. It comes packed in a custom hardshell case with a black exterior with a reproduction of Alex Lifeson’s signature, a red plush interior, and gold hardware.

Guitar Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material 5-ply maple/poplar
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles Semi-hollow body

Neck Specs

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Gibson T-Type
Controls 2 volume, 2 tone
Neck Pickup Gibson T-Type
Pickup Selector 3-way toggle

Hardware Specs

Misc Specs

Case Hardshell black IGC case with custom Alex Lifeson signature reproduction
Model: ECAL355AWGM
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Key Features

Alex Lifeson signature model based on his iconic 1976 Gibson ES-355
Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
Alpine White gloss finish
Semi-hollow 5-ply maple/poplar body
Solid maple centerblock
Three-piece maple neck with Slim C profile
Ebony fingerboard with block inlays
Gibson T-Type humbuckers
Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
Harmonica Tune-O-Matic bridge
Gold hardware and pickup covers
Gibson-style open book headstock
Custom IGC hardshell case with Alex Lifeson signature reproduction

A standout choice for Rush fans, Alex Lifeson enthusiasts, collectors, and players looking for a high-end semi-hollow electric guitar with distinctive vintage styling, versatile Gibson T-Type humbucker tones, and the unique character of the ES-355 design.