ES · Original
ES-355
The premium ES thinline, with multi-ply binding, an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a Maestro or stop-bar tailpiece. The most ornamented semi-hollow Gibson offers, often in ebony finish.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- ES
- Production Years
- 1960–Present
- Body Shape
- Semi-Hollow
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 8 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
The premium ES thinline, with multi-ply binding, an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a Maestro or stop-bar tailpiece. The most ornamented semi-hollow Gibson offers, often in ebony finish.
Body
- Body Shape
- Semi-Hollow
- Body Material
- Maple/Poplar/Maple Laminate
- Top Material
- Maple Laminate
- Binding
- Multi-ply Cream
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- '57 Classic
- Bridge Pickup
- '57 Classic Plus
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle (Varitone on some)
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar (or Maestro Vibrola)
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 7.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 8.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 8 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players who want the most premium, visually striking semi-hollow Gibson offers.
Strengths
Premium ornamentation, ebony fingerboard, block inlays, rich semi-hollow tone.
Things to Consider
Premium price, ornate look, heavier than 335.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1960–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1960 as the premium ES thinline with multi-binding, ebony fingerboard and block inlays.
Similar Models
ES-345
1958–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
A more feature-rich sibling of the ES-335, with stereo wiring and a six-position Varitone circuit alongside PAF-voiced humbuckers. The Varitone expands the tonal palette beyond the 335's straightforward two-pickup setup.
ES-335
1958–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
The original semi-hollowbody — warm, woody resonance with the feedback resistance of a center block. A versatile classic.
ES-339
2007–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 7 lbs
A smaller-bodied semi-hollow with the same maple-laminate center-block construction as the ES-335. More comfortable for players who find the 335 large, with 390R/390T pickups voiced for the compact body.
Common Questions
- What is the ES-355?
- The premium ES thinline, with multi-ply binding, an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a Maestro or stop-bar tailpiece. The most ornamented semi-hollow Gibson offers, often in ebony finish.
- Who is the ES-355 best for?
- Players who want the most premium, visually striking semi-hollow Gibson offers.
- What neck profile does the ES-355 have?
- The ES-355 features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the ES-355 weigh?
- The ES-355 typically weighs around 8 lbs.
- Is the ES-355 still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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