Well I finally got to play the ES-359 and have to say that it reminds me a LOT of my CS-356. The neck felt a little different (my 356 is a true 60's neck I think and the the 359 is the 30/60 profile). But the sounds were very similar (both have Classic 57 pickups). The look and build quality of the 359 were nice (what you'd expect from a Cusom Shop guitar). The Tampa GC has one in stock in vintage sunburst with a decent flame top. If I had the money, I would consider it to go along with my 356 (as a backup really) but since I have no money... no chance of that happening!!!
