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CS356 Figured Top Electric Guitar with Bigsby

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Overview

A scaled-down 335 with gorgeous appointments and a solid carved top.

The Gibson Custom Shop CS356 Electric Guitar has an elegant and comfortable 13-3/4" wide body (vs. 16" on a 335) providing the incomparable versatility of a genuine semi-hollow, complete with '57 classic humbuckers. The CS356 guitar has a gorgeous figured solid-maple top joined to a tonally carved mahogany back, sides, and center block for huge sound in a small package. Gibson's sumptuous appointments include big mother-of-pearl inlays on a buttery bound Richlite fretboard, 7-ply top and back binding, multi-bound turtle pickguard, and brilliant gold hardware, including the classic Bigsby vibrato. Includes case.

Features

  • Figured solid maple top
  • Tonally carved mahogany back, centerblock, and sides
  • One-piece mahogany neck
  • Bound Richlite fretboard
  • '57 Classic humbuckers
  • Independent volume and tone controls
  • 3-way pickup selector
  • 7-ply top and back binding
  • Gold hardware
  • Bigsby vibrato
  • 1960 slim taper neck profile
  • ABR-1 bridge
  • Pearl block fretboard inlays
  • Vintage tulip tuners
  • 13-3/4"W x 16"L x 1-11/16"D body
  • 24-3/4" scale
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • Includes case

When a 335 meets a Les Paul, magic happens. Get a little magic in your life today.

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