To honour Gary Clark Jr’s fusion of blues, rock, hip-hop and jazz, Gibson has unveiled a brand new signature mannequin in his identify. Impressed by BB King’s beloved Gibson, the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 serves as a sworn statement to the blues legend in addition to marking Clark’s ongoing impression on the style.

Whereas Clark has beforehand labored with Gibson on his SG and On line casino fashions, this guitar is especially particular. “Once I was a toddler, I had a poster on my wall with BB King enjoying his signature Lucille guitar,” Clark explains in a Gibson promo clip. “As a child, I all the time needed a kind of guitars. I might go to the music store, I might see them on the wall, and I appreciated the way in which that they sounded. I simply needed to be part of that world.”

Handcrafted in Nashville by the Gibson Customized Store, the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 boasts a three-ply maple and poplar physique. The multi-ply binding permits for a extra classic aesthetic, because of its figured maple outer layer and VOS Cobra Burst end.

The guitar additionally has a mahogany neck, which has been formed right into a ‘50s Rounded Medium C profile, with a sure ebony fretboard. By way of frets, you’re 22 medium jumbo frets and mom‑of‑pearl block inlays.

Up on the headstock, there’s one other classic nod within the type of the enduring Gibson Customized Store cut up diamond inlay. There are additionally Grover Rotomatic tuners, so as to add a extra premium really feel.

The {hardware} has additionally all been completed in VOS nickel, emphasising that aged and classic really feel. That extends to the ABR‑1 Historic no‑wire bridge and a Bigsby® B7 vibrato. Gold Prime Hat knobs with dial pointers have additionally been used so as to add that nostalgic edge.

The Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 can be kitted out with unpotted Custombuckers that includes Alnico 3 magnets, to seize a heat and dynamic vary. The pickups are additionally wired with CTS audio taper pots and paper‑in‑oil capacitors, whereas there’s additionally a 3‑approach toggle, and a mono Varitone circuit to tweak and toy together with your tone.

With a restricted run of 100 guitars, it’s no marvel why the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 has already bought out. Every fortunate purchaser will obtain their guitar in a Gibson Customized hardshell case adorned with Gary Clark Jr. graphics.

Now a four-time Grammy Award winner, having his personal signature Gibson is not a dream. It’s a actuality he has earned. “It’s a dream come true, actually,” he says. “And it’s some of the versatile devices… with the humbuckers and semi-hollow physique, you may play it acoustic. It’s my go-to instrument presently. And it’s attractive!”

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