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Gibson ES-355 Walnut 1969

Gibson · #562213
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.562213
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID49941
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The Story

ES-355 Walnut 1969

This great looking semi-hollow is a vintage Gibson ES-355 with a Walnut finish over a maple body - built in 1969. This is a mono-wired guitar. with an original Bigsby and gold hardware. There is significant wear to the original frets and some checking throughout the body. It still plays nicely, and includes the original hardshell case!

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar
  • Walnut Finish
  • Laminate Maple Top, Back, and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 22 Frets
  • Gibson Humbuckers
  • Individual Volume and Tone Controls
  • Pearloid Block Inlays
  • Multi-Ply Binding
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Bigsby Tailpiece
  • Grover Tulip Tuners
  • Gold Hardware
  • 8 lbs, 6 oz.
  • .790" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .980" Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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