GIBSON ES-355 TDSV
- similar to the ES-355 TD, except has stereo output with a Vari-tone rotary switch, available in Cherry or Walnut (1971-1982) finish, mfg. 1959-1982.
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GIBSON ES-357
No. of Strings
6
Body Type
--
No. of Frets
22
Weight
--
1984 Gibson ES-357 Figured Natural
Reverb
$14,995.00
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GIBSON ES-357 Price & value
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GIBSON ES-357 Description
- symmetrical double cutaway ES-335 semi-hollow-style body, curly maple top, back, and sides, no f-holes, single-ply top and back binding, three-piece maple neck with black finish on the back of the headstock that tapers to a point, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with large pearl block inlays, bound headstock with pearl crown inlay and logo, three-per-side tuners, tune-o-matic bridge, TP-6 fine-tune tailpiece, raised bound black pickguard, three black soapbar P-90 pickups or P-90 pickups with humbucker covers, four knobs (three v, tone), three-way pickup switch, mini switch for the middle pickup, jack on the face of the guitar, gold hardware, available in Natural finish, 2 in. body depth, 24.75 in. scale, mfg. 1983-84.
Extreme rarity precludes accurate pricing. This model is also referred to as the Mitch Holder model. Seven of these instruments were produced in the Kalamazoo Custom Shop before Gibson moved all production to the Nashville facility. A few models were then produced in Nashville, but total production is unknown.
GIBSON ES-357 Features
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Symmetrical double cutaway ES-335 semi-hollow-style body
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Curly maple top, back, and sides
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No f-holes
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Single-ply top and back binding
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Three-piece maple neck
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Black finish on the back of the headstock that tapers to a point
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Bound ebony fingerboard
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Bound headstock with pearl crown inlay and logo
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TP-6 fine-tune tailpiece
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Raised bound black pickguard
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Three black soapbar P-90 pickups or P-90 pickups with humbucker covers
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Jack on the face of the guitar
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Gold hardware
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2 in. body depth
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24.75 in. scale
GIBSON ES-357 Specs
Orientation:
Right-Handed
Number Of Strings:
6
String Type:
--
Number Of Frets:
22
Fret Size:
--
Tuner Layout:
3 by 3
Nut Style:
--
Nut Width(inches):
--
Nut Material:
--
Neck Material:
Maple
Neck Joint Style:
--
Neck Shape:
--
TailpieceType:
Tune-o-matic
Fret Board Material:
Ebony
Fretboard Radius (inches):
--
Fret Board Style:
--
Inlay Style:
Large pearl block inlays
Inlay Material:
Pearloid
Body Type:
--
Body Shape/Style/Series:
Double Cutaway
Body Material:
--
Veneer:
--
Body Finish:
Natural
Body Color:
--
Pick-Guard Material:
--
Pick Guard Color:
Black
Pickup Configuration:
--
Pickups:
P-90
Controls:
Four knobs (three v, tone), three-way pickup switch, mini switch for the middle pickup
Year From:
1983
Year To:
1984
Country Of Origin:
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