Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-355 Heavy Aged Bourbon Burst #A950458

The 1959 ES-355 Reissue in Bourbon Burst is a stunning tribute to Gibson’s most refined thinline semi-hollow model, now reimagined as part of Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by years of Made to Measure requests and the ingenuity of the Nashville-based Custom Shop team, this limited-run reissue captures the elegance, tonal complexity, and unmistakable character of the original, with thoughtful updates that enhance its performance and authenticity.

Crafted with a layered maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centerblock, this ES-355™ Crafted with a layered maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centerblock, this ES-355™ delivers the airy resonance of a semi-hollow while offering improved sustain and feedback resistance. The top and back are bound in multi-ply binding, and the Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Bourbon Burst finish adds decades of character, giving the guitar the look and feel of a well-loved vintage original from Gibson’s first Golden Age.

The one-piece mahogany neck is carved to the Authentic 1959 profile and joined to the body with a The one-piece mahogany neck is carved to the Authentic 1959 profile and joined to the body with a long tenon and hide glue for maximum transfer of tone. The ebony fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets, mother-of-pearl block inlays, and single-ply binding. The headstock is adorned with multi-pl y binding and inlaid with the Gibson logo and Custom split diamond in mother-of-pearl, a hallmark of the ES-355’s elevated status.

Powering the 1959 ES-355 Reissue are a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups that Powering the 1959 ES-355 Reissue are a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups that deliver rich, arti culate Patent Applied For humbucker™ tones with vintage clarity and dynamic response. The hand-wired electronics utilize vintage taper CTS® potentiometers. A Switchcraft® 3-way toggle with an amber cap provides reliable pickup selection.

Finish Available Hardware appointments include an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, both finished in nickel, Hardware appointments include an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, both finished in nickel, along with Grover® tuners with “milk bottle” buttons for smooth, accurate tuning. Black Top Hat knobs with dial pointers let you see how the controls are set with just a glance. A tortoise pickguard and black plastic parts complete the period-correct aesthetic.

Each 1959 ES-355 Reissue comes housed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case and represents the pinnacle of semi-hollow craftsmanship, tone, and style. Whether on stage or in the studio, it’s a timeless classic reborn for players and collectors alike