Gibson Custom Shop Gary Clark Jr. Custom ES-355 Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Cobra Burst
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Great Additions
Description
Austin-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter Gary Clark Jr. has carved out a unique space in modern music, blending blues, rock, soul, and hip hop into a sound that's unmistakably his own. A four-time GRAMMY® Award winner celebrated for his electrifying live shows, Clark is widely regarded as one of the most influential players of his era. His previous Gibson and Epiphone signature models-an SG™ and a Casino™-each reflected elements of his style. Now, Gibson Custom, working closely with Gary Clark Jr., proudly introduces the Gary Clark Jr. Custom ES-355. Inspired by the first time he saw B.B. King perform with one, this ES-355 has become Clark's
go-to guitar.
The Gary Clark Jr. Custom ES-355 features a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body with a figured maple outer layer, a mahogany neck carved to a 50s Rounded Medium C profile, and a bound ebony fretboard with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays. Multi-ply binding graces the body and headstock, which also sports the Custom split diamond inlay and Grover® Rotomatic® tuners with Kidney buttons. Under the hood, a pair of unpotted Custombuckers with Alnico 3 magnets deliver rich tone, wired to CTS® audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, along with a Switchcraft® three-way toggle and 1/4" output jack. True Historic Gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers complete the controls, while a mono Varitone circuit with a black chicken head knob adds extra tonal flexibility. The hardware is VOS nickel, including the ABR-1 Historic no-wire bridge, and the guitar wears a stunning VOS Cobra Burst finish. Each instrument ships in a Gibson Custom hardshell case with Gary Clark Jr. graphics, featuring a brown exterior and black plush interior.
This special run is limited to just 100 guitars, handcrafted by Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab artisans in Nashville, Tennessee. With demand sure to be high, now is the time to secure this extraordinary instrument-Gary Clark Jr.'s new number one.
Specifications
BodyShape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding: 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Neck
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85 mm)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Nylon Reissue
Inlay: Mother-of-pearl block
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic No-Wire
Tailpiece: Bigsby B7 Vibrato
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Control Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer; Black Chicken Head Varitone Knob
Plating: VOS Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 3 Magnet (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker, Alnico 3 Magnet (Unpotted)
Controls: Mono Varitone, 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500 k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Misc.
Case: Custom Hardshell with Gary Clark Jr. Graphic on the Exterior
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Price: $11099
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Clark Jr. Custom ES-355 Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Cobra Burst | 837994 |
