








1969 ES-330TDW - SOLD - LEARN MORE Walnut
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