1959 Gibson ES-355
Maker
Gibson
(American, founded 1902)
Date1959
ClassificationsMusic
Description1959 Gibson ES-355, serial number A34484, with additional ink stamped FON "S" inside guitar confirming a date of 1959. In cherry finish with original case.The ES-335 was first manufactured by Gibson in 1958, as part of the Electric Spanish (ES) series of guitars. The ES-335 was a response to Gibson's recently released solid body line of electric guitars sold under the Les Paul name. The ES-335 combined the warm tone of previous semi-hollow body models with the sustain and low feedback of a solid body guitar. The ES-335 became a best-seller for its flexibility of style, where it was used in blues, jazz, and rock and roll.
Having been produced for nearly 70 years, ES-335 guitars have been played by many famous musicians, including B.B. King, Trini Lopez, and Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters).
