the ES-355, which was intended
to be the pinnacle of Gibson’s new
thinline electric series. The 355
shared the 335’s solid center block
and hollow wings, but had the
fancy cosmetic appointments of a
Les Paul Custom—including bind-
ing, gold hardware, split-diamond
headstock inlays, and an ebony
fretboard.
This particular 5F8A Twin’s wears its battle scars and splats right on its tweed. Its original Jensen P12N 12” speakers are one of the casualties of its many
musical skirmishes: It’s now outfitted with Jensen Special Design replacement speakers.
