1962 GibsonES-355 – Cherry (Mono)
This 1962 Gibson ES-355, in its original Cherry finish, is so clean and beautiful! Most ES-355s come standard with a Stereo Varitone control, but this guitar sports factory mono wiring instead! This rare example also features a sideways vibrola, factory Grover tuners, and a stunning ebony fretboard with block pearl inlays. And, of course, all this hardware glitters gold. These two pickups sound absolutely fantastic, providing a solid output and great balance. This guitar retains its PAF sticker in the neck position, but the sticker on the bridge pickup has fallen off. Starting in 1961 and continuing into 1962, Gibson started applying Patent No. stickers on humbuckers instead of their fabled PAF stickers. Due to the time period, it’s safe to assume the bridge pickup is either a PAF or an early, identical Patent No. pickup. This guitar is amazingly resonant, and the action is set to make playing a joy.
Specifications:
- Finish Details: Original, Excellent Condition, little wear
- Body Material: Maple Laminate
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Neck Profile: Medium D
- Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz
- Scale Length: 24-3/4"
- Pickup Readings: N: 7.64K B: 7.40K
- Electronics: Original, Untouched
- Hardware: Original, Great Condition, Gold plating worn away in some areas of hardware
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Includes: Original Gibson Hardshell Case with Gold Lining
Sku: G020
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