Gibson Murphy Lab '59 ES-355 - Watermelon Red, Light Aged w/Case - Used

The Gibson Murphy Lab ‘59 ES-355 in Watermelon Red Light Aged finish is a top-tier Custom Shop reissue, faithfully recreating one of Gibson’s most premium semi-hollow models. This used example is in excellent condition and has been professionally serviced and setup in store, with frets showing minimal wear and the truss rod functioning perfectly.

Built with a 3-ply maple/poplar/maple semi-hollow body and solid centre block, the ES-355 delivers a balance of warmth, sustain, and feedback resistance. The mahogany neck features a comfortable ’59 Medium C profile, paired with an ebony fingerboard and mother-of-pearl block inlays for a smooth, premium feel.

Loaded with Custombucker Alnico III pickups and vintage-style wiring, it offers articulate, dynamic tones suited to everything from clean jazz to driven blues and rock. The Murphy Lab Light Aged treatment provides subtle checking and wear, giving the guitar the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage instrument.

Premium appointments including multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and the split diamond headstock inlay place the ES-355 at the top of Gibson’s semi-hollow range. A period-correct hardshell case is included.

Key Features:

• Used – excellent condition, serviced and setup in store
• Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab model
• ’59 ES-355 reissue in Watermelon Red Light Aged finish
• Semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body with centre block
• Mahogany neck with ’59 Medium C profile
• Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays
• 24.75" scale length, 22 frets
• Dual Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
• 2 volume, 2 tone controls, 3-way switch
• Gold hardware and multi-ply binding
• Split diamond headstock inlay
• Case candy - Authenticity certificate and second toggle knob
• Includes Gibson hardshell case