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ES-355 Classic White Bigsby VOS
Top of the Line semi with Bigsby tremelo
Elegant ES-355 appointments, set off by the classic Classic White finish and Bigsby vibrato. Bound Richlite fingerboard with large block MOP inlays, PAF-style 57 Classic humbuckers.
Semi-solid body
Plain maple veneers enhanced by the ES-355's elegant multi-ply binding
Richlite fingerboard
Mother of pearl large block inlays are a classic hallmark of the ES-355
Memphis Tone Circuit
The Memphis Tone Circuit lets you hear the full range of the pickups, with capacitors chosen to enhance the tone of each position
Historic truss rod
Like the originals our Historic truss rod has no tube, a feature known to enhance the guitar's resonance and sustain
57 Classic pickups
57 Classic humbuckers provide full, balanced response and PAF crunch
Vintage low, wide frets
Using vintage spec fret wire delivers a warm tone with improved sustain
Bigsby vibrato
Gold Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
Body:
Semi-solid construction with multi-ply binding
Fingerboard:
Bound Richlite with large block mother of pearl inlays
Electronics:
Memphis Tone Circuit
Truss rod:
Tubeless Historic truss rod
Pickups:
57 Classic humbuckers
Frets:
Period-correct .100" x .045" fret wire
Hardware:
Gold Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
Body
Top
Back
Top
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Binding:
7-Ply (W-B-W-B-W-B-W)
Back
Wood Species:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Density:
Plain
Binding:
3-Ply (W-B-W)
Rims
Species Wood:
Maple, Poplar, Maple
Pieces:
3-Ply
Grade:
Plain
Weight
Weight Relief:
Average Weight (body only):
2.3541 kg / 5.190 lbs
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
Etc.:
Maple centerblock, Spruce braces, Mahogany rim liner
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The soundwaves resonate within the hollow airspace of the Maple veneered Bodyand throughout the solid glue joints.
Body Contour
Carve:
ES (Semi-Hollow)
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
3
Details
Truss Rod:
Historic
Profile:
Traditional C
Thickness at Fret 1:
20.828 mm / .810"
Thickness at Fret 12:
24.384 mm / .885"
Other Materials:
Assembly 65 glue
Average Weight:
566.9905 gm / 1.250 lbs
Peg Head
Type:
SP-2
Inlay:
Mother of Pearl "Split Diamond"
Peg Head Binding:
5-Ply (W-B-W-B-W)
Logo:
Mother of Pearl "Gibson"
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
The wood, construction, and headstock pitch all contribute greatly to the tone, aiding this guitar�s exceptional sustain and depth, and yielding a resonance that can be felt right through the body
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortise and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge and Alignment Gauge
Nut
Style:
White
Material:
Bone
Width:
4.2697 cm / 1.681"
Slots:
B:
E: 1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A: 0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D: 0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G: 0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B: 0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e: 0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Richlite
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
4.2697 cm / 1.681" @ nut, 5.6896 cm / 2.240" @ end of board
Scale:
62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:
White
Side Dots (Color):
Black
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Full Block
Material:
Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:
22.479 mm x 27.6352 mm / 0.885" x 1.088"
Average Weight:
136.0777 gm / 4.800 oz
Finishes
Classic White
Color Code:
CW
Surface Texture:
Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer - Finished in V.O.S.
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1-1.5 mils
Top:
Classic White
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides, Body and Nut
Color Code:
Surface Texture:
Filler:
Sealer:
Top:
Top Coat:
Scraped:
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
'57 Classic
'57 Classic
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5250/5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
42E
42E
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61" x 0.68 "
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Gold plated steel
Gold plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
47.3075 cm / 18.625"
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187" x .489"
Magnet Material:
Alnico II
Alnico II
Magnet Position from Nut:
48.26 cm / 19 "
58.7375cm / 23.125 "
Magnet Dimensions:
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Screw side is the south pole of magnet
Cover:
Gold plated
Gold plated
Qfactor:
5.95
5.95
ResistanceDC:
7.92k ohms
7.92k ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2450 Hz
2450 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Matched bobbin windings for classic humbucker tone with enhanced highs. Wax potted to suppress feedback.
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
CTS 500K Linear
CTS 500K Linear
Peak Voltage:
1080V
1080V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
100 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
CTS 500K Audio
CTS 500K Audio
Peak Voltage:
1080V
1080V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
500K +/- 20%
500K +/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
100 ohms
100 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022mf
.015mF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Milk Bottle Grover Rotomatic
Material:
Die cast alloy
Weight:
38.5554 gm / 1.36oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
18:1
Gear Type:
Syncronized spur gear system
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Gold
Part numbers:
430-14188 / 430-14189
String Dimensions
E:
1.1684mm / 0.046"
A:
0.9144 mm / 0.036"
D:
0.6604 mm / 0.026"
G:
0.4318mm / 0.017"
B:
0.3302mm / 0.013"
e:
0.2540mm / 0.010"
Bridge
Style:
ABR-1
Material:
Die cast alloy
Plating Specs:
Gold
Part number:
430-10160
Weight:
61.235 gm / 2.16 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
1.2268 mm / 0.0483 inches
A:
0.9601 mm / 0.0378 inches
D:
0.6934 mm / 0.0273 inches
G:
0.4534 mm / 0.01785 inches
B:
0.3467 mm / 0.01365 inches
e:
0.2667 mm / 0.0105 inches
Tailpiece
Style:
Bigsby B-7
Compensated:
No
Material:
Cast Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Gold
Part number:
430-11076
Weight:
113.3981 gm / 4.0 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono
Jack Plate
Style:
N/A
Material:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Strap Buttons
Material:
Brass
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19521
Weight:
2.268 gm / 0.080 oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Bound Tortoise Shell
Part Number:
430-12578
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Black and white bell with engraved F hole
Part Number:
430-19802
Knobs
Style:
Black Top Hat
Part Number:
430-19669
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
Yes
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Switch Washer
Style:
N/A
Part Number:
N/A
Trim Rings
Style:
Black
Part Number:
440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Hard Shell
Color:
Brown
Strap Locks:
No
Tools:
None
Manual:
None
COA/Other:
Gibson Memphis COA
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