The Intersection of Beauty and Brawn
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. Classic Gibson Custom appointments adorn the Gibson Custom Shop’s CS-356 model. While visually similar to Gibson Custom’s ES™ models, the CS-356 is constructed with carved and chambered solid woods for a unique sound all its own that combines elements of archtop, Les Paul™, and semi-hollowbody tones in a deceptive ES-style package. The compact body shape is well balanced and resists feedback while remaining extremely resonant. The sound is captured by a pair of ’57 Classic™ humbucking pickups. In both beauty and brawn, the Gibson Custom CS-356 reigns supreme.
Profile
SlimTaper
Scale Length
628.66 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Reissue
Nut Material
Corian
Nut Width
42.86 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Block
Joint
Hide Glue Fit
Body Style
ES
Body Shape
CS-356
Body Material
Chambered Mahogany
Top
Plain Maple
Binding
Multi-Ply Cream, Top, Back and Headstock; Single Ply Fretboard
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish
Gold
Bridge
ABR-1
Tailpiece
Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Grover Kidney
Pickguard
CS-356 Bound Tortoise
Truss Rod
Standard
Truss Rod Cover
2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs
Black Top Hat
Switch Tip
Cream
Jack Plate Cover
Gold
Strap Buttons
2
Mounting Rings
Black
Pickup Covers
Gold
Neck Pickup
'57 Classic
Bridge Pickup
'57 Classic
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell