A Custom Shop ’59 with Jaw-Dropping Looks and Tone
This isn’t just another semi-hollowbody—this is a top-of-the-line Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Reissue, a guitar that represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and tone. Finished in a stunning, road-ready Blue Metallic, this M2M (Made to Measure) build is a meticulous recreation of a golden-era classic, built for the player who demands the absolute best. From the authentic ’59 C-shape neck profile to the unpotted CustomBucker pickups, every detail is engineered for pure, vintage-inspired performance.
Authentic ’59 Construction
The foundation of this ES-355’s incredible voice is its period-correct construction. A 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple laminate body is paired with a solid maple centerblock, delivering that perfect blend of airy resonance and feedback resistance that made the original a legend. The neck is solid mahogany, topped with a gorgeous, slick ebony fingerboard and adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays for a buttery-smooth playing feel and a look of pure class.
Dynamic CustomBucker Voice
Plug it in, and you’ll hear why players obsess over Gibson’s CustomBucker Alnico 3 pickups. They’re articulate, touch-sensitive, and unpotted—just like the originals—delivering a universe of tonal possibilities. They can serve up warm, glassy jazz tones, gritty blues, and screaming rock leads with equal authority. The gold hardware, from the Grover tuners to the ABR-1 bridge and lightweight stop bar, ensures rock-solid stability and sustain that rings for days.
