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Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Custom Bigsby, Ebony Overview
The Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Custom Bigsby is ideal for guitarists seeking a blend of old-school elegance and modern versatility. This semi-hollowbody is equipped with a pair of Gibson ?57 Classic humbuckers, delivering articulate cleans and gritty alt-rock tones. The Varitone rotary switch enhances this tonal range, giving you six distinct settings to choose from. A rounded C-shaped mahogany neck, combined with an ebony fingerboard, offers smooth playability, while the Bigsby B70 vibrato lets you add expressive pitch bends with ease. Wrapped in a striking Sixties Cherry finish, this guitar balances style and substance for both stage and studio performance.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionShinichi Ubukata signature style
Designed in collaboration with Japanese rock icon Shinichi Ubukata, this guitar reflects his unique style. The ES-355 body is crafted with 5-ply maple and features diamond-shaped F-holes for a vintage look, while the Ebony finish and custom Shinichi skull detail add personal flair. If you're a fan of his bands, Ellegarden or Nothing’s Carved in Stone, this guitar will help you capture his distinct sound.
Versatile Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers
The Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers bring a wide tonal range, from warm, jazzy cleans to biting overdriven sounds. Whether you’re strumming gentle rhythms or digging into heavier leads, these pickups respond dynamically to your playing style, giving you the flexibility to explore a variety of genres. Perfect for players who want authentic, vintage PAF tones with modern clarity.
Endless tonal options with Varitone
Featuring a vintage-style 6-position Varitone rotary switch, this ES-355 offers unmatched tonal flexibility. Each Varitone setting alters the frequency response, allowing you to switch between a range of sounds without touching your amp settings. From crisp highs to thicker mids, it’s like having six guitars in one, giving you endless options for tone shaping.
Top-tier hardware for performance
Outfitted with a trio of premium components — Grover Rotomatic tuners, an ABR-1 LockTone bridge, and a Bigsby B70 vibrato — this guitar is built for reliable performance. The tuners ensure precise adjustments, the LockTone bridge enhances sustain, and the Bigsby vibrato unlocks expressive pitch control, all while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Custom Bigsby, Ebony
- Product Code: IGES355CSUEBNB3
Body
- Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody
- Body Style:ES
- Body Shape: ES-355
- Top: Maple
- Back and Sides: 5-ply Maple
- Centre Block: Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single Ply F-holes and Fretboard
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Rounded C
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Block
- Number of Frets: 22, Nickel
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.692" (43 mm)
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 LockTone with Bigsby Licensed B70
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
- Neck Pickup: Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson 57 Classic Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 1 x varitone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
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