Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 ES355 Reissue ECAL355AWGM

Alex Lifeson’s playing helped define the sound of progressive rock, and now, his iconic 1976 ES-355 lives on in a stunning new reissue from Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom line.

Description:

This is more than a signature model, it’s a tribute to the tone, feel, and fearless creativity that powered Rush through decades of innovation. With its elegant gold hardware, rich ebony fingerboard, and a tone palette as wide as Lifeson’s musical range, this guitar is built for players who want to explore, evolve, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Lifeson’s tone, faithfully recreated
• Custom Shop feel without the Custom Shop price
• Built for sonic exploration and stage-ready elegance

Features:

• Three-piece maple neck with volute
• Bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl big block inlays
• Gibson Gold T-Type Humbucker pickups
• Mono Varitone with mini switch for Varitone bypass
• 70s style Soundhole label
• Vintage gloss finish
• Includes hard case with Alex Lifeson signature graphic

Specifications

Body
Binding: Multi-ply top and back
Body Material: 5-ply Maple/Poplar
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: ES-355
Body Style: Semi-hollow body

Neck
Profile: Slim C
Joint: Glued in, set neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Inlays: Block
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Binding: Single-ply
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson T-Type
Bridge Pickup: Gibson T-Type
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle

Hardware
Bridge: Harmonica Tune-O-Matic
Finish: Gold
Plastics: Black
Tuning Machines: Die cast
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hats
Pickup Cover: Gold
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola

Misc.
Case: Hardshell case included