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The Gibson Custom Shop has been making most recent Signature models as reissues of vintage instruments owned by the artist, but for this Gary Clark Jr. Signature ES-355, they’ve gone in the other direction and created a new model tailored to the artist’s prefrences. This Gary Clark Jr. signature model is a pretty sweet one too - the Cobra Burst VOS finish is distinctive, and complimented well by the nickel hardware. It’s unusual for an ES-355 to have nickel hardware, as they usually come with gold. Cobra Burst is a slick finish Gibson uses only sparingly, so it adds to the unique vibe of this ES-355. It’s also equipped with CustomBuckers and Grover Rotomatic tuners. A mono Varitone and Bigsby B7 are other unique additions which enhance the tonal opportunities available. The special case and COA tie the package together nicely too. This signature 355 is destined to become a desirable one, as only 100 were available worldwide as a very limited edition.
This is one sweet signature ES!
In “Excellent” condition. Uncased only for photos. Includes all pictured case candy, accessories, and case.
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Measurements
Weight: ? lbs ?? oz
1st Fret Thickness: .?? in
12th Fret Thickness: .?? in
Nut Width: 1.?? in
12th Fret Width: 2.?? in
From Gibson:
A new number one signature model for Gary Clark Jr.
Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. is a powerhouse guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fuses blues, rock, soul, and hip-hop into a genre-defying sound that’s unmistakably his own. With four GRAMMY® Awards and a reputation for electrifying live performances, Clark stands among the most influential guitarists of his generation. He has two previous Gibson and Epiphone signature models—an SG™ and Casino™—each capturing a piece of his sonic identity. Now, Gibson Custom, in partnership with Gary Clark Jr., is very proud to introduce the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355. Inspired by the moment he first saw B.B. King wielding one on stage, Clark’s ES-355 has become his new number-one guitar.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 features a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a figured maple outer layer, a mahogany neck with a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and a bound ebony fretboard equipped with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets and adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The body has multi-ply top and back binding, and the headstock is also multi-ply bound and features the Custom split diamond inlay in mother-of-pearl and is equipped with Grover® Rotomatic® with Kidney button tuners.
The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 is powered by a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets that are wired to CTS® audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, along with a Switchcraft® three-way toggle switch and 1/4” output jack. The volume and tone controls are topped with black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors and equipped with dial pointers. A mono Varitone control with a black chicken head knob provides even more tonal versatility.
The hardware is VOS nickel, including the ABR-1 Historic no-wire bridge, and the guitar is finished in a striking VOS Cobra Burst finish. A Bigsby® B7 Vibrato adds additional expressiveness. The included Gibson Custom hardshell case has a brown exterior, black plush interior, and Gary Clark Jr. graphics on the exterior. Only 100 of these exceptional guitars have been handcrafted by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and this special limited run is sure to go fast, so get yours today while they’re still available.
