Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Maestro Varitone Alpine White VOS A960566

Serial: A960566
Weight: 9lb 5.1oz

The Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Maestro Varitone in Alpine White combines the upscale appointments of Gibson's flagship semi-hollow electric guitar with a distinctive Maestro Vibrola and six-position Varitone circuit. Built with a laminated maple/poplar/maple body, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard, this Custom Shop instrument features an Alpine White VOS finish, gold hardware, and traditional 1959 ES-355 styling. The Vintage Original Sheen treatment gives the finish and hardware a subtly aged appearance without the more pronounced wear associated with Murphy Lab aging.

The semi-hollow body features three-ply maple/poplar/maple construction for the top, back, and rims, supported by red spruce bracing and a windowed maple center block. Seven-ply black and white top binding, multi-ply back binding, and a bound tortoiseshell long pickguard provide the distinctive ES-355 appointments. The Alpine White finish extends across the body and neck, complemented by gold hardware and a black headstock with Gibson's traditional split-diamond inlay.

The mahogany neck features a 1959 ES-335 C-shaped profile measuring approximately .874" at the first fret and .957" at the twelfth. Its bound ebony fingerboard is fitted with pearl block inlays and Jescar medium-jumbo fretwire. A 24.75" scale length, nylon nut, and gold Grover tuning machines with kidney-shaped buttons complete the vintage-inspired neck construction.

Two unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 humbuckers provide the electronics, paired with a mono Varitone circuit and six-position rotary selector for expanded tonal filtering. The Varitone circuit offers additional tonal options beyond the standard pickup combinations, while the traditional volume and tone controls provide familiar adjustments. A gold ABR-1 Historic bridge and long Maestro Vibrola tailpiece provide the hardware foundation, allowing expressive pitch modulation while maintaining the guitar's distinctive vintage appearance. A brown and pink vintage-style hardshell case and Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity are included.

Highlights

• Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 with Alpine White VOS finish

• Semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body with red spruce bracing

• Mahogany neck with 1959 C profile and bound ebony fingerboard

• Dual unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 humbuckers with six-position Varitone

• Gold long Maestro Vibrola, ABR-1 bridge, and Grover tuners

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Semi-Hollow

• Body Shape: ES-355

• Top Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

• Back Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

• Rim Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple

• Bracing: Red Spruce

• Center Block: Maple, Windowed

• Corner Blocks: Maple

• F-Holes: Traditional ES-Style

• Top Binding: 7-Ply Black/White

• Back Binding: Multi-Ply Black/White

• Finish Color: Alpine White

• Finish Treatment: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen)

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: 1959 ES-335 C-Shape

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .874"

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .957"

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Blocks

• Fingerboard Binding: White

• Side Dots: Black

• Frets: Jescar Medium Jumbo

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Headstock Veneer: Holly

• Headstock Inlay: Split Diamond

Hardware

• Bridge: Gold ABR-1 Historic, Non-Wire

• Tailpiece: Gold Long Maestro Vibrola

• Tuning Machines: Gold Grover with Kidney Buttons

• Hardware Finish: Gold

• Pickguard: Bound Tortoiseshell ES-355 Long

• Pickup Covers: Gold

• Pickup Mounting Rings: Black

• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats

• Varitone Knob: Chicken Head

• Toggle Switch Tip: White

• Strings: .010–.046

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker, Unpotted

• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker, Unpotted

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle

• Controls: Traditional Dual Volume and Dual Tone

• Special Electronics: Mono Varitone Circuit

• Varitone Switching: 6-Position Rotary Selector

Miscellaneous

• Brand: Gibson Custom

• Model: 1959 ES-355 Maestro Varitone

• Collection: Custom Shop

• Finish Treatment: VOS

• Serial Number: A960566

• Case: Vintage-Style Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior

• Certificate of Authenticity: Gibson Custom COA Included

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Gibson dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.