{"product_id":"epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-shop-1959-es-355-semi-hollowbody-guitar-w-hardshell-case-classic-white","title":"Epiphone \"Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop\" 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar w\/Hardshell Case - Classic White","description":"Epiphone \"Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop\"  1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollowbody Guitar w\/Gibson USA Custombucker Pickups \u0026amp; Hardshell Case - Classic White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stunning Recreation of the Top-of-the-Line ES Model From 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn partnership with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is proud to release the 1959 ES-355, a stunning recreation of the preeminent ES™ model from the legendary class of 1959. It’s the top-of-the-line ES model in all its glory, from the dimensions to the contours to the precise inlay patterns and sonic experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply layered maple\/poplar body with a solid maple centerblock for sustain and feedback resistance, a one-piece mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and an ebony fretboard that is adorned with block mother of pearl inlays. The Gibson-style “open book” headstock features the Split Diamond and Epiphone logo inlays in mother-of-pearl, along with gold Grover Rotomatic tuners and the Inspired by Gibson double diamond logo etched on the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1959 ES-355 is powered by a pair of Gibson Custombuckers that are hand-wired to CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and a Switchcraft pickup selector switch and output jack. A brown and pink hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Body Styles: ES\u003cbr\u003e• Body Shape: ES-355\u003cbr\u003e• Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple\/Poplar\u003cbr\u003e• Bracing: Spruce\u003cbr\u003e• Centerblock: Maple\u003cbr\u003e• Binding: 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard\u003cbr\u003e• Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C\u003cbr\u003e• Scale Length: 628.65 mm \/ 24.75 in\u003cbr\u003e• Fingerboard Material: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm \/ 12 in\u003cbr\u003e• Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e• Fret Count: 22\u003cbr\u003e• Frets: Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003e• Nut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003e• Nut Width: 43.0 mm \/ 1.692 in\u003cbr\u003e• End Of Board Width: 56.88 mm \/ 2.239 in\u003cbr\u003e• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block\u003cbr\u003e• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Gold\u003cbr\u003e• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic\u003cbr\u003e• Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar\u003cbr\u003e• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic\u003cbr\u003e• Pickguard: 5-ply Bound Celluloid Tortoise; Long\u003cbr\u003e• Truss Rod: Dual Action\u003cbr\u003e• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell; Wide White\u003cbr\u003e• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointer\u003cbr\u003e• Switch Tip: Amber\u003cbr\u003e• Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Back of Heel\u003cbr\u003e• Mounting Rings: Black\u003cbr\u003e• Pickup Covers: Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRONICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker\u003cbr\u003e• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker\u003cbr\u003e• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors\u003cbr\u003e• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft\u003cbr\u003e• Output Jack: 1\/4\" Switchcraft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMISCELLANEOUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003cbr\u003e• Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41970060165186,"sku":"711106150413","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7205\/files\/Epi_1959ES-355-CW_01.jpg?v=1738419704","url":"https:\/\/motorcityguitar.com\/products\/epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-shop-1959-es-355-semi-hollowbody-guitar-w-hardshell-case-classic-white","provider":"Motor City Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}