Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson Custom' J-180 LS w/ Pickup (Ebony) inc Hard Case

The legendary 1959 ES–355 returns in spectacular fashion through this exceptional collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson™ Custom, bringing you the pinnacle of hollow–body guitar craftsmanship. This stunning recreation captures every detail of the preeminent ES™ model from that iconic year, meticulously reproducing the dimensions, contours, and precise inlay patterns that made the original so revered. The sonic character remains faithful to its heritage, making this instrument a true homage to one of guitar history’s most celebrated designs.

Built with premium materials throughout, the 1959 ES–355 features a sophisticated 5–ply layered maple/poplar body construction with a solid maple centre block that provides excellent sustain while effectively controlling feedback. The one–piece mahogany neck sports the classic 50s Rounded Medium C profile for comfortable playability, topped with an ebony fretboard adorned with elegant block mother of pearl inlays that catch the light beautifully.

Attention to detail extends to every component, from the Gibson–style “open book” headstock featuring Split Diamond and Epiphone logo inlays in mother–of–pearl, to the premium gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners. The electronics package centres around a pair of Gibson Custombuckers that are hand–wired to professional–grade CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and a Switchcraft® pickup selector switch and output jack. Your investment is protected by the included brown and pink hard–shell case bearing the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo.