{"product_id":"gibson-es-355-cherry-1962-2262329","title":"Gibson ES-355 Cherry 1962","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal cherry finish. The redness of the cherry has dulled with time but is still visible under the pickguard and tremolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" Shape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st. Fret: .84\" \u0026amp; 12th. Fret: .91\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Gibson \"Patent Applied For\" sticker humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pot covers have been removed and are included in the case. A few solder joints have been touched up but all original components are original with the bridge volume pot displaying 1962 dates. This instrument is wired for stereo and requires the correct cable for proper function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eN\/A due to schematic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal nut, bridge, and tremolo. The Grover Patent Pending tuners are not original. For the Grovers to fit, the holes on the headstock were enlarged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 9 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage ES-355 is in good cosmetic condition with moderate wear throughout. The finish displays moderate checking, dings, dents, and scratches. With time, the the cherry finish has dulled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Pot covers have been removed and are included in the case.\r\n-Around the strap button under the tremolo's mounting bracket, there are two extra screw holes. Although the currently installed tremolo is original, it appears to have been removed at some point and based off the pattern of the two screw holes, a Gibson \"Trapeze\" was installed. This has since been removed and the original sideways vibrola was reinstalled. \r\n-Non-original Grover Patent Pending tuners. The original tuner holes were enlarged to fit the Grovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e51365\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThis ES-355 plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The neck is straight and the frets are tall and with minor wear. It is being dated dated to 1962 based on the serial number and visible pot code on the bridge volume pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838447608127,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G21575146","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-semi-hollow-gibson-es-355-cherry-1962-gibson-es-355-cherry-1962-u6956538003-1152501952.jpg?v=1782094254","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-es-355-cherry-1962-2262329","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}