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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
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The Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Custom Bigsby is ideal for guitarists seeking a blend of old-school elegance and modern versatility. This semi-hollowbody is equipped with a pair of Gibson ?57 Classic humbuckers, delivering articulate cleans and gritty alt-rock tones. The Varitone rotary switch enhances this tonal range, giving you six distinct settings to choose from. A rounded C-shaped mahogany neck, combined with an ebony fingerboard, offers smooth playability, while the Bigsby B70 vibrato lets you add expressive pitch bends with ease. Wrapped in a striking Sixties Cherry finish, this guitar balances style and substance for both stage and studio performance.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 381693
Designed in collaboration with Japanese rock icon Shinichi Ubukata, this guitar reflects his unique style. The ES-355 body is crafted with 5-ply maple and features diamond-shaped F-holes for a vintage look, while the Ebony finish and custom Shinichi skull detail add personal flair. If you're a fan of his bands, Ellegarden or Nothing’s Carved in Stone, this guitar will help you capture his distinct sound.
The Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers bring a wide tonal range, from warm, jazzy cleans to biting overdriven sounds. Whether you’re strumming gentle rhythms or digging into heavier leads, these pickups respond dynamically to your playing style, giving you the flexibility to explore a variety of genres. Perfect for players who want authentic, vintage PAF tones with modern clarity.
Featuring a vintage-style 6-position Varitone rotary switch, this ES-355 offers unmatched tonal flexibility. Each Varitone setting alters the frequency response, allowing you to switch between a range of sounds without touching your amp settings. From crisp highs to thicker mids, it’s like having six guitars in one, giving you endless options for tone shaping.
Outfitted with a trio of premium components — Grover Rotomatic tuners, an ABR-1 LockTone bridge, and a Bigsby B70 vibrato — this guitar is built for reliable performance. The tuners ensure precise adjustments, the LockTone bridge enhances sustain, and the Bigsby vibrato unlocks expressive pitch control, all while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability.
