1959 Gibson ES-330TD

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This is another truly amazing find. A mint-condition 1959 ES-330! Absolutely stunning in every way, and you won't believe the condition it's in, simply incredible. 100% original to the last screw, no modifications of any kind! This is without a doubt one of the best examples of a first-year 330 on the planet.

The P90's are absolute bliss, with their classic warm tone that will delight jazzmen, bluesmen and rockers alike. Awesome for clean tones and absolutely monstrous for overdriven leads. The guitar has no center block and is completely hollow, so it is a true featherweight, only 5lbs 10oz!!

The guitar is in mint condition, only showing very minor dings here and there and a beautiful light checking all over the body. There is a little chip made with the trussrod cover nail at some time but it remains hidden under the trussrod cover. No neck finish wear! Frets are original (they were obviously leveled) but still in decent shape.

We have blacklit the guitar and can confirm that all the finish is 100% original and there are NO oversprays or touchups of ANY kind.

Check out the pictures and see for yourself: this is as good as it gets for a collector's grade '59 ES. The guitar not only looks incredibly good, but plays and sounds equally well too!

The guitar does include it's original brown Lifton-style case with the Gibson logo and pink interior. It is in great condition and dresses the guitar's presentation like no other case does. We will however give you the option to purchase the guitar without the case so you can save some money, contact us for more information.

ES-330's prices have been going up non-stop in the last years, and will continue to do so. '59s are the most sought-after, especially if they're in this condition, so now is the chance to get your hands on a true collector's item and killer tone machine. It will be a while before we see another such fine example as this.

Details:

Model: Gibson ES-330TD
Year: 1959
Body: Hollowbody
Weight: 5lbs 10oz
Color: Sunburst
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Hardware: Nickel
Neck: Ebony, 1959 V3 profile
Scale: 24.75" (628.25mm)
Fretboard: 22 frets
Inlays: Dot
Nut Width: 1 11/16''
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1, Trapeze
Tuners: Kluson Single Line Button
Pickups: 2x P90
Controles: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way switch
Case: Original 5-latch brown Lifton-style case with pink interior and Gibson logo