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Gibson ES-330 in Sixties Cherry

Name: Gibson ES-330 in Sixties Cherry
Brand: Gibson
SKU: 8000453
Price: 3019.00 GBP
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The Gibson ES-330 has truly earned its place in the hearts of musicians for its distinctive sound, comfortable playability, and timeless aesthetics. As a close relative of the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 features a lightweight, fully hollow thinline body crafted from 3-ply maple/poplar/maple, contributing to its warm and resonant tone. The trapeze tailpiece and deep-set neck enhance both its sonic qualities and visual appeal, ensuring an optimized bridge location for excellent intonation.

Its mahogany neck, with a rounded "C" profile, provides a comfortable grip, while the rosewood fretboard—adorned with acrylic small block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets—offers a smooth playing surface. The 12” fretboard radius makes it versatile for everything from jangly chords to expressive lead lines, making it a joy to play.

Equipped with Dogear P-90 pickups, the ES-330 delivers bright, clear tones and a raw, snarling sound when pushed. The hand-wiring with 500k potentiometers and Orange Drop® capacitors further enhances its tonal richness. While feedback can be an issue with fully hollow guitars, the ES-330 is surprisingly manageable when using gain, allowing it to sing with unique sustain through careful muting techniques.

Whether you're into blues, Americana, '60s pop, country, jazz, or rock, this guitar is a fantastic choice. Beyond live performances and studio work, it shines as a songwriting companion, making it the ideal "couch guitar" for unplugged play.

Key Features:

Fully Hollow Thinline 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple Body
Mahogany Neck with a Rounded "C" Profile
Rosewood Fretboard with Acrylic Small Block Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Two Dogear P-90 Pickups
Vintage Deluxe Tuners
Hardshell Case Included

Specifications:

Body

Body Style: ES
Body Shape: ES-330
Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Bracing: Spruce
Centerblock: None
Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Profile: Rounded "C"
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in
End Of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 in
Inlays: Acrylic Small Block
Joint: Glued In, Set Neck

Hardware

Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Trapeze
Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White Button
Pickguard: Black 5-ply
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
Switch Tip: Cream
Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Dogear P-90
Bridge Pickup: Dogear P-90
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with 500k Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Hardshell
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

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