The Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar is a Gibson electric guitar, currently around $3540.83. Close alternatives include the Gibson ES-335 and the Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar. It pairs well with the Peavey Decade Too and the PRS HX 100 Head.
Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar
Gibson · electric guitar
The Gibson ES-355 is a premium semi-hollow body electric guitar delivering rich, warm tone with upscale appointments. Its block inlay and dual PAF pickups produce refined jazz tone. The ES-355 appeals to professional jazz musicians.
- rich
- jazz
- stereo
- mono
- smooth
- warm
- playability
- recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Country
- Neo Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Latin
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Bebop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Smooth Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar
Peavey Decade Too
Peavey
23% matchRun Peavey Decade Too after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
20% matchPRS HX 100 Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
20% matchRun Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright — also used together by 1 artist
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater VN-412A's bright balances out the warm tone
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchLaney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchPRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread Galileo's bright balances out the warm tone
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
19% matchRun Catalinbread RAH after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer answers back bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchRun CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive
Friedman
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive answers back bright
Fuzzrocious Baxtabber
Fuzzrocious
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Fuzzrocious Baxtabber answers back bright
Hornby Skewes Treble Booster
pedal
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Hornby Skewes Treble Booster answers back bright
Ibanez Jemini
Ibanez
tonal matchIbanez Jemini leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar?+
The closest matches in character are the Gibson ES-335, the Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar, the Gibson ES-125. Budget picks: Gibson ES-335, Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar, Gibson ES-125.
What pairs well with the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Decade Too, PRS HX 100 Head, Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp — Run Peavey Decade Too after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar cost?+
Around $3540.83 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).