Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Cherry Red

Name: Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Cherry Red
Brand: Epiphone
SKU: EC35559CHVGH1
Availability: InStock

£999.00

Epiphone have impressed us with this New Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Cherry Red in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. In 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, honouring the original.Key Features50s Rounded Medium C Neck…

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Description

In 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, honouring the original.

Key Features

50s Rounded Medium C Neck – This neck profile is a very comfortable profile making chord changes and incredible riffs easier.
Gibson Custombuckers – The Custombucker uses Alnico 3 magnets for a warm, sweet tone that accurately delivers the sonic characteristics of those highly cherished early humbuckers.
Grover Tuners – Grover tuners are highly sought after due to their reputation of keeping guitars in tune for longer.
Included Hardcase – This guitar comes with a fitted hardcase perfect for protecting the instrument in style.

A Stunning Recreation

The 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.

The 1959 ES-355 is powered by a pair of Gibson Custombuckers that are hand-wired to CTS potentiometers, Mallory M 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.

Body

Shape: ES-355
Material: 5-Ply Layered Maple/Poplar
Finish: VOS – Vintage Original Sheen
Binding: 7-Ply Top, 3-Ply Back, 5-Ply Headstock, Single-Ply Fretboard

Neck

Neck: One Piece Mahogany
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Fingerboard: Ebony
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block

Hardware

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminium Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Plating: Gold

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-Wired with CTS Potentiometers & Mallory Capacitors

Miscellaneous

Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior, Gold Hardware & Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

Stuff About Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

Stuff About Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

Stuff About Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars

Semi-hollow electric guitars combine elements of solid and hollow body designs, offering warmth and resonance alongside improved sustain and feedback control. Typically built with a centre block running through the body, they deliver an open, airy character while remaining stable at higher volumes. This balance makes them well suited to a wide range of styles, from jazz and blues to indie, rock, and alternative music. Semi-hollow guitars respond well to dynamics and touch, providing a versatile, expressive option for players who want depth without sacrificing control.

The Important stuff

Semi-Hollow — Semi-hollow guitars blend the warmth and resonance of a hollow body with the feedback control and sustain of a solid body. Featuring a solid centre block running through the body, they deliver rich, open tones with added bite — perfect for blues, jazz, rock, and soul. From smooth cleans to gritty overdrive, semi-hollows like the ES-335 have become timeless favourites for players who want depth, character, and versatility in one beautifully balanced instrument..

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