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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: A majority of frets showed evidence of play wear. As such, the frets were leveled, recrowned, and polished back to a near mint state. The guitar required a full adjustment to the truss rod, nut, and bridge to be brought to a perfect level of playability. No further work was required.
From Gibson Guitars
1958 saw the release of the semi-hollow ES-335 and its more elegant sibling, the es-355. In 2001, the Custom Shop introduced the CS-336, a guitar whose warm, woody sound, scaled down body size, and tonally carved back, sides, and centerblock are the perfect combination of comfort and tone. With the introduction of the CS-356, a guitar with the same unique construction and tone as the 336 but with an extended array of upscale appointments, the Custom Shop has created a fitting big brother for the CS-336
2005
Model: CS-356
Serial Number: CS51624
Weight: 8.2 lbs
Top: Figured Solid Maple
Back & Sides: Carved Mahogany
Centerblock: Mahogany
Binding: Multi-Ply White/Black Binding on Top & Back
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Pearl Blocks
Neck Profile: 60's Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Tuners: Vintage Tulip Tuners
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1 with Bigsby Tailpiece
Pickups: '57 Classic Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Case: OHSC
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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