{"product_id":"epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-1959-es-355-ebony-used","title":"Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Ebony, (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 in Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium recreation of Gibson’s flagship late-1950s ES model, combining vintage-inspired semi-hollow construction with genuine USA Gibson Custombucker pickups and high-grade electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e5-ply layered maple\/poplar body with solid maple centre block\u003c\/strong\u003e is paired with a one-piece mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, while luxurious appointments including multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl block inlays, Split Diamond headstock inlay and gold hardware give it the unmistakable appearance of a top-of-the-range ES-355.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are a particular highlight. Two \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e are hand-wired to CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft components, bringing this model considerably closer to Gibson Custom territory than a conventional Epiphone semi-hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Ebony example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspired by Gibson Custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1959 ES-355\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Hollow Double Cutaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Piece Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Gibson Custombuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTS \/ Mallory \/ Switchcraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custom-inspired ES-355 specification with USA pickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, jazz, rock, soul, indie, fusion and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Ebony\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual ES-355 has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an attractive choice for somebody looking for one of Epiphone’s highest-specification semi-hollow models while benefiting from Pre-Owned value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eEbony finish, extensive binding, mother-of-pearl detailing and gold hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it a particularly formal, high-end appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Epiphone ES-355 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Gibson Custombucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Gibson Custombucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way Switchcraft pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual volume and tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrover tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTune-O-Matic bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStopbar tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied hardcase is also checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-hollow guitars can respond to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement during delivery or acclimatisation is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Epiphone 1959 ES-355?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSA Gibson Custombucker Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest distinctions between this guitar and more conventional Epiphone semi-hollows is the use of genuine \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Custombucker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pickups are closely associated with Gibson Custom’s historic instruments and are voiced around vintage PAF-style response rather than modern high output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a clear top end, open mids and plenty of dynamic response when controlling gain from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium CTS, Mallory And Switchcraft Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup specification is supported by an unusually strong electronics package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphone uses \u003cstrong\u003eCTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft components\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the control system a specification far closer to premium Gibson-style construction than is typical at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid Maple Centre Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-355 is semi-hollow rather than fully hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esolid maple centre block\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the body, providing a firm mounting platform for the pickups and bridge while helping reduce uncontrolled feedback at higher stage volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction is a major reason ES-style guitars work so effectively across both jazz and driven rock applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is genuine \u003cstrong\u003eebony\u003c\/strong\u003e, in keeping with the luxurious positioning historically associated with the ES-355.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a smooth, hard playing surface and is decorated with large mother-of-pearl block inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e50s Rounded Medium C Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece mahogany neck uses a \u003cstrong\u003e50s Rounded Medium C profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has more substance than a very slim modern neck without moving into an excessively large vintage carve, giving the instrument a reassuring feel for rhythm and lead playing alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes An ES-355 Different From An ES-335?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-335 established the fundamental semi-hollow format: twin cutaways, centre block and two humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eES-355 was conceived as the top-of-the-range expression of that platform\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts more luxurious appointments traditionally include an ebony fingerboard, block inlays, elaborate headstock decoration, multi-ply binding and gold hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Inspired by Gibson Custom version recreates those details particularly closely, giving it much more of the visual presence of Gibson’s flagship ES model than a conventional 335-style guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1959 ES-355 vs Epiphone ES-335\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard Epiphone ES-335 provides the core semi-hollow experience at a substantially lower price. The 1959 ES-355 adds USA Gibson Custombuckers, premium electronics, ebony fingerboard, more elaborate binding and upgraded hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1959 ES-355 vs Gibson ES-335\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Gibson USA ES-335 offers USA manufacture and its own premium construction. This Epiphone approaches the concept from a different direction, concentrating on historically inspired appointments and genuine Gibson Custom pickups at a lower price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1959 ES-355 vs Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custom version goes considerably further with USA Custom Shop manufacture, period-correct materials and construction details. The Epiphone is designed to reproduce much of the visual and tonal concept at a substantially more accessible level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eES-355 vs Epiphone Sheraton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are highly decorated semi-hollow guitars. The ES-355 is more explicitly rooted in Gibson’s historic flagship ES specification, while the Sheraton has its own distinct Epiphone heritage and aesthetic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custombuckers respond particularly well to edge-of-breakup amplifiers and dynamic control from the guitar’s volume knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJazz Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup and semi-hollow construction provide the warm, rounded response associated with classic jazz guitar sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre block allows the guitar to handle overdrive and higher stage levels much more effectively than a fully hollow instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoul And R\u0026amp;B Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and lightly driven settings provide excellent clarity for chordal work, double-stops and melodic fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-355 format is particularly valuable in recording because it occupies a tonal space between a solid-body humbucker guitar and a fully hollow archtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Wanting Premium Gibson-Style Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USA pickups, premium electronics, ebony board and elaborate appointments make this particularly appealing to someone who wants more than a conventional mid-range Epiphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epiphone 1959 ES-355 is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR\u0026amp;B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmericana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Gibson Custombuckers Matter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson Custombuckers are designed around the character of late-1950s PAF humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on extremely high output, they focus on \u003cstrong\u003eclarity, harmonic detail and dynamic response\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is particularly useful in a semi-hollow guitar, where the extra acoustic resonance of the body combines with the pickups’ open character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayed clean, the ES-355 can sound detailed and spacious. Add moderate overdrive and the pickups retain definition without becoming overly compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: The 1959 ES-355\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eES-355 in 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e as the most luxurious member of its newly developed thinline semi-hollow family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying centre-block concept was shared with the ES-335, but the ES-355 added significantly more elaborate cosmetic appointments and premium materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy \u003cstrong\u003e1959\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ES range had become firmly established, and that year has subsequently become one of the most celebrated periods in Gibson electric-guitar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-355’s ebony fingerboard, block inlays, Split Diamond headstock detail, multi-ply binding and gold hardware established it as the flagship of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed by Epiphone in partnership with Gibson Custom to recreate those core details much more closely than previous mainstream Epiphone interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Hollow Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspired by Gibson Custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1959 ES-355\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEC35559EBVGH1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-335 Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Ply Layered Maple \/ Poplar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane VOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Piece Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlued-In Long Tenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50s Rounded Medium C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.75\" \/ 628.65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraph Tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMother-of-Pearl Blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadstock Inlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMother-of-Pearl Split Diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custombucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Custombucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentiometers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMallory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Switchcraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchcraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTune-O-Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Historic Reissue Aluminium Stopbar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrover Rotomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBound 5-Ply Tortoise-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory String Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010–.046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custombuckers and traditional four-control electronics are entirely passive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar directly to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface with a standard 1\/4\" instrument cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-specification models from the Inspired by Gibson Custom range can make especially attractive Pre-Owned purchases because much of their value lies in components and construction that remain relevant regardless of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ES-355 includes \u003cstrong\u003eUSA Gibson Custombuckers, CTS electronics, Switchcraft components, ebony fingerboard and premium semi-hollow construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a specification considerably beyond a conventional entry-level semi-hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most impressive examples yet of how far Epiphone’s premium range has moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual presentation is exactly what you want from a 355: \u003cstrong\u003eEbony finish, gold hardware, large mother-of-pearl blocks, Split Diamond headstock and extensive binding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, the specification underneath is serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USA Gibson Custombuckers, CTS pots, Mallory capacitors and Switchcraft hardware mean the electronics are not simply an afterthought added to an ornate guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues, jazz, rock and soul players wanting a premium, vintage-inspired semi-hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphone Dot and standard ES-335 models, Sheratons and other mid-range semi-hollow guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean or edge-of-breakup valve amplifiers, boost, overdrive, compressor, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend some time using the individual volume controls rather than leaving everything on ten. The Custombuckers respond extremely well when backed off slightly and can produce a surprisingly wide range of clean and mid-gain sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model feels much closer to the idea of a premium Gibson-style ES than a conventional Epiphone. The Custombuckers and ebony fingerboard make a meaningful difference, not just a specification-sheet difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next guitar could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003eguitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Epiphone 1959 ES-355. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a standard Epiphone ES-355?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the higher-specification \u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed in partnership with Gibson Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it use genuine Gibson pickups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fitted with two genuine \u003cstrong\u003eUSA Gibson Custombucker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fingerboard ebony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1959 ES-355 uses a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with mother-of-pearl block inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the guitar fully hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is \u003cstrong\u003esemi-hollow\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a solid maple centre block running through the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat neck profile does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a \u003cstrong\u003e50s Rounded Medium C\u003c\/strong\u003e profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the scale length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale length is \u003cstrong\u003e24.75\" \/ 628.65mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have premium electronics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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