Brand: Gibson
Instrument Categories: Archtop, Electric, Guitars, SOLD, Thinline
The item shown here has sold and is no longer available. We are presenting it for historical and reference purposes. To view items currently available for sale, please visit our ecommerce site at https://shop.12fret.com. For permission to re-use any of these materials, please contact us at info@12fret.com
The Gibson Custom CS356 was the top level version of the Gibson Custom CS336, and was built from 2002 to 2008. Like the CS-336, it was based on a carved Solid Figured Maple top on a chambered single-piece block of Mahogany, routed out to provide the sides, back, center block and tone chambers.
Based on its 5-digit serial number with an 8 as its first digit, this example dates to 2008 and as such would be one of the last built. It has very little wear, and is in great condition with only a few minor bumps.
Here’s the builder describing the Gibson Custom CS356, on a still-available Legacy page:
“Classic, Gibson Custom appointments adorn these limited edition CS-356 model guitars, each featuring carved and chambered solid woods for the deepest archtop tones in a deceptive ES-style package. The compact body shape is well-balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant, amplified by a pair of singing ’57 Classic humbuckers. In both beauty and brawn, these Gibson Custom CS-356 guitars reign supreme. “
This Gibson Custom CS356 is sold with its original hard shell case.
Gibson Custom CS356 Specifications:
Body
|
Hardware
Electronics
|
- Model: CS-356
- Year: 2008
- Finish Gloss Faded Cherry
- Class: Used
- Country of Origin: USA
- Condition: Very Good
- Date Posted: 25/01/2021
- This instrument has been sold
- Including Hard case
- Instrument Weight: 6.6lbs 3kg
- Scale Length: 24.75in 628.6mm
- Nut Width: 1.688in 42.88mm
