1969 ES-330TDW - SOLD - LEARN MORE Walnut


$8,500.00

1969 ES-330TDW SERIAL: 894307

Boasting the same dimensions as the ES-335, the ES-330 was its hollowbody cousin that debuted in 1959. Although the trend toward heavier guitar sounds at the time and its predisposition to feed back at high volume made it take a back seat to the ES-335, today, it’s appreciated as a versatile instrument for many styles of music.

This gorgeous example from 1969 comes from the Gibson HQ Vault and has two features that debuted on the ES-330 in 1967: a Walnut finish and the 19th fret neck joint that gave it the "long neck" moniker (ES-330s prior to 1967 had a 16th fret neck joint). It has a narrow 1 9/16" nut width, and its visual accents include chrome covers on the Dogear P-90 pickups and black Witch Hat knobs.

The instrument is in very good overall condition, showing only light scratches and dings throughout. The frets are original. They’re low and worn but playable. There is also a small amount of thumb wear on the top of the neck in the first and second fret areas. It ships with a non-original black hardshell case.

Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting May 30, 2024.

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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

Centerblock

None

Binding

Single Ply Cream

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Profile

Rounded "C"

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

One Piece Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Medium Jumbo

Nut Material

Corian

Nut Width

39.69 mm / 1.562 in

Inlays

Small Block

Joint

Glued In, Set Neck

Finish

Chrome

Bridge

ABR-1

Saddle Material

Nylon

Tailpiece

Trapeze

Tuning Machines

Kluson Deluxe with White Button

Pickguard

5-ply, Black

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

2-ply Black Bell

Control Knobs

Black Witch Hat

Switch Tip

White

Plastic Parts

Black

Strap Buttons

Chrome

Pickup Covers

Chrome

Neck Pickup

Dogear P-90, 9.3k

Bridge Pickup

Dogear P-90, 9.4k

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone

Pickup Selector

3-way Toggle

Output Jack

1/4"

Strings Gauge

.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046

Case

Non-Original Gibson Black Hardshell

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal