1962 Gibson ES-330TDC, Serial Number 51683
This 1962 Gibson ES-330TDC™, shipped from Kalamazoo on March 28, 1962, is a lively and resonant example of Gibson’s fully hollow, double-cut thinline electric. Finished in a rich Dark Cherry that has aged beautifully, the guitar shows moderate playwear with light scratches, nicks, and dents, plus even vertical checking across the body. There are very light Black lacquer touch-ups on the headstock edges, previously done to cover exposed wood from finish wear.
Hardware includes an aged Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles, aged nickel Kluson® Deluxe white-button tuners, and era-correct vintage replacement strap buttons (a second strap button has been added at the top of the heel/back of the neck). The guitar also has two sets of thumbwheels under the bridge, one set locked down to the top to keep the posts stable.
The original P-90 pickups deliver classic, articulate ES-330 tone that’s bright and snappy at the bridge, warm and rich at the neck. Recent work by Glaser Instruments includes a professional refret with Jescar 51100 fretwire and installation of a new nylon nut, giving the guitar an effortless feel.
Comes with a vintage black and goldenrod Lifton™ case, Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and a new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding Single Ply, Top, Bottom, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Side Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Jescar 51100, Refret)
Inlays Celluloid Small Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon (New)
Nut Width 42.27mm / 1.66in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dogear P-90 (7.69k)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Dogear P-90 (8.43k)
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Custom Shop ABR - 1 (Aged Nickel)
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Nickel
Pickguard 5-ply Black (Original)
Pickup Covers Black Dogear
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Era Correct Vintage Replacements (Nickel)
Switch Tip Cream Plastic
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Aged Nickel Kluson Deluxe White Button (Reproduction)
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0098
Case Vintage Lifton Black and Goldenrod Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Gibson ES-330TDC, Cherry
Gibson Certified Vintage 1962 Gibson ES-330TDC, Cherry
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1962 Gibson ES-330TDC, Serial Number 51683
This 1962 Gibson ES-330TDC™, shipped from Kalamazoo on March 28, 1962, is a lively and resonant example of Gibson’s fully hollow, double-cut thinline electric. Finished in a rich Dark Cherry that has aged beautifully, the guitar shows moderate playwear with light scratches, nicks, and dents, plus even vertical checking across the body. There are very light Black lacquer touch-ups on the headstock edges, previously done to cover exposed wood from finish wear.
Hardware includes an aged Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles, aged nickel Kluson® Deluxe white-button tuners, and era-correct vintage replacement strap buttons (a second strap button has been added at the top of the heel/back of the neck). The guitar also has two sets of thumbwheels under the bridge, one set locked down to the top to keep the posts stable.
The original P-90 pickups deliver classic, articulate ES-330 tone that’s bright and snappy at the bridge, warm and rich at the neck. Recent work by Glaser Instruments includes a professional refret with Jescar 51100 fretwire and installation of a new nylon nut, giving the guitar an effortless feel.
Comes with a vintage black and goldenrod Lifton™ case, Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and a new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Binding Single Ply, Top, Bottom, and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Shape ES-335
Body Styles ES
Side Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top Laminated Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo (Jescar 51100, Refret)
Inlays Celluloid Small Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon (New)
Nut Width 42.27mm / 1.66in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Dogear P-90 (7.69k)
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Dogear P-90 (8.43k)
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Custom Shop ABR - 1 (Aged Nickel)
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
finish Nickel
Pickguard 5-ply Black (Original)
Pickup Covers Black Dogear
Plastic Parts Black
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons Era Correct Vintage Replacements (Nickel)
Switch Tip Cream Plastic
Tailpiece Trapeze
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Aged Nickel Kluson Deluxe White Button (Reproduction)
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0098
Case Vintage Lifton Black and Goldenrod Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
