CS-356 Ebony


Finish: Ebony
CS-356

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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