The early ES-355 `s had a few different features than that found on the later ES-355 models.
Early ES-355TDSV
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Later ES-335TDSV
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More rounded "horn"
cutaways
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Cutaway "horn" more
pointier
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Bigsby Vibrato
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PAF Humbuckers
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Gibson Humbuckers
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Longer pickguard
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Shorter pickguard
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ES 355-TDSV
Specifications
Semi -acoustic double round cutaway, bound body, maple top, two bound f-holes, raised layered black pickguard, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 22 fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlay, tune-omatic bridge/Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, bound headstock with pearl split diamond / Gibson logo inlays, 3 per side tuners, gold hardware, 2 covered P.A.F. humbucker pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, 3 position selector toggle switch,6 position Vari-tone rotary switch, stereo output. Available in Natural, Cherry and Walnut finishes. Manufactured 1958 to 1982.
BODY
16"(W)x19"(L)x1 3/4"(D)
double rounded cutaway
maple top,back and sides
NECK
24 3/4" scale length
one piece mahogany
neck to body join on 19th fret
22 fret Ebony fingerboard