Detail 01
3-ply maple/poplar/maple body with solid maple center block
Combines semi-hollow construction with a center block that reduces feedback.
Product detailSKU #1500000338566
Gibson CustomMurphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stopbar Light Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Watermelon Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson Custom’s light-aged, right-handed semi-hollow pairs a maple/poplar/maple body with a solid maple center block. The center block reduces feedback without eliminating it, leaving room to work musically with feedback when the setting calls for it. A solid mahogany 1959 Medium C neck, Indian rosewood fingerboard, and medium-jumbo frets give the guitar its period-focused playing platform. Dual unpotted Alnico III CustomBuckers, handwired CTS electronics, and individual volume and tone controls complete the setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a semi-hollow guitar with a 1959 Medium C mahogany neck profile.
- Using musical feedback as part of an amplified semi-hollow guitar performance.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a design that completely eliminates feedback.
- Players who prefer a slimmer 1960s-style neck profile.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dual unpotted Alnico III CustomBuckers
The guitar uses two unpotted humbucking pickups selected by a three-way switch.
Detail 03
Individual volume and tone controls
Each pickup has its own volume and tone control.
Detail 04
Light aging
The finish and hardware show simulated play wear, including wear at edges and finish details.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string guitar with a fixed bridge and stopbar tailpiece.
- 02The 1959 Medium C profile is described as chunkier than 1960s models.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the guitar include a case?
Yes. It comes with a brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch case and a certificate of authenticity.
02What pickups does it use?
It has two unpotted Alnico III CustomBucker pickups.
03Can the guitar still feed back?
Yes. Its solid maple center block reduces feedback but does not eliminate it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck
- Proprietary Humbucker
- Control Layout
- Individual volume, Individual tone, Individual volume, Individual tone
- Bridge
- Proprietary Humbucker
8 detailsPlayability
- Radius
- 12 inch
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.687
- Nut Width Material
- 1.687 inch/Nylon
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6 string
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Neck Shape
- Medium C
12 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Fixed Bridge
- Color
- Nickel
- Body Material
- Maple/poplar/maple
- Inlays
- Dot
- Neck Wood
- Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian rosewood
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Style
- Medium C
- Color Finish
- Red
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style
- Body Shape
- Medium C
- Tailpiece
- Stopbar
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell case
2 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH
- Truss Rod
- Standard
