In celebration of Gibson’s 100th anniversary, the 1994 ES-350 Centennial Edition stands as a striking example of the company’s artistry at the intersection of tradition and extravagance. Built in extremely limited numbers, this guitar is both a player’s delight and a collector’s showcase.
The ES-350, long favored by jazz and early rock pioneers, is here elevated with luxurious Centennial appointments: a solid carved spruce top, exquisitely flamed maple back and sides, and rich ebony fingerboard inlaid with diamonds at the 12th fret. Hardware gleams in 24k gold plating, with the commemorative Centennial coin inset on the back of the headstock—a subtle but unmistakable marker of Gibson’s century-long legacy.
Tonally, the guitar offers what one would expect from the ES-350 lineage: warm, resonant acoustic depth, balanced with articulate clarity when amplified. The twin ’57 Classic humbuckers lend themselves equally to lush jazz voicings and expressive blues phrasing, making this Centennial not just a showpiece, but a genuine instrument for the stage or studio. The longer scale also gives it more fundamental clarity and snap adds to its dynamic response.
The Centennial Edition embodies a moment when Gibson pulled out all the stops—craftsmanship, history, and opulence bound together in one guitar. For the discerning player or collector, few instruments capture the spirit of Gibson’s century as completely as this ES-350.
This is a very clean example that shows little in the way of wear. The gold plating is very clean as well. COA included.
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