Making its first appearance in the March 1959 issue of the Gibson Gazette magazine, the ES-355 was the flagship model in Gibson's lineup of Thinline semi-hollow electrics introduced a year prior.

A stunning example of a semi-hollow from Gibson's golden era of electric guitar building, this 1964 ES-355TDC is a completely original and wonderfully preserved guitar. The rich Cherry finish has faded very little over the last six decades and is remarkably clean throughout. The only noteworthy signs of play wear in the finish are two areas on the bass-side shoulder of the neck where the finish has been worn away from countless hours of use. The hardware’s gold plating shows the usual signs of wear on the bridge and pickup covers and has developed an attractive patina throughout that adds to the beauty of the guitar. The original frets have been dressed, and we’ve just set the guitar up here in our shop.

While many vintage ES-345s and ES-355s have been modified to have their Stereo wiring and Varitone circuits removed, this 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC retains its original wiring and untouched electronics.  The guitar's original Patent No. pickups measure 8.9K (bridge) and 7.9K (neck) and offer full and open tones with excellent dynamics and clarity. The Patent No. sticker pickups of this era are identical to the "narrow-magnet" PAFs used from 1960-1962, with the only real difference being the sticker itself.

This ES-355 spent the majority of its life in the hand of one owner who lived a couple of hours North of our shop. The guitar was recently featured in the "ES Believers" book by Vic DaPra and David Plues.

Scale length of 24.75". First fret depth of 0.803", twelfth fret depth of 0.939", and a 1-21/32" nut width. Neck circumference at first fret: 2.49". Weight of 9lbs 11oz.

With original hardshell case.