1961 Gibson ES-355

$16,500.00

  • Year: 1961
  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Model: ES-355
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Cherry
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: Very rare example of a 1960's Gibson guitar and the top of their line at the time. This 355 left the factory with a sideways vibrola making it the first model from Gibson to have this tremolo variation. The untouched electronics are wired for stereo sound and functioning veritone switching for a mass of different sounds from one guitar. The body finish is in great shape showing only the most minimal wear and no repairs. The neck has all ten original rectangle pearl inlays, the frets show some signs of ware, but have plenty of life left in them. There is one repair on the fingerboard at the second fret that is filling a little play wear. The neck itself is slimmer then others from the early 60's at 1-23/32" it is wide. There are a couple small dings in the back of the neck that don't hinder the playability.