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1963 Gibson ES-330TDC

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Serial #: 101758, stamped in headstock Body size at lower bout: 16". Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 10/16" Neck depth, 1st/12th frets: .77/.89

Materials: Solid Honduras mahogany neck; arched maple top back, and sides; solid Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with block pearloid inlay.

Hardware: All original nickel hardware includes includes twin P-90 pickups and electronics, Kluson Deluxe tuners, raised diamond trapeze tailpiece, ABR-1 Tuneomatic bridge; black reflector cap volume and tone knobs; beveled b/w/b/w/b pickguard with nickel support bracket; bell truss rod cover; adjustable truss rod.

Notes: Introduced in 1959, the ES-330TD ("Thin Double-cutaway") combined cutting-edge innovation with traditional design. The slim depth body is a delight for the player to hold. Greatly reducing feedback, the trim profile still retains the graceful lines of the classic Gibson archtops. Best of all, the 330 has a fully hollow body, like the Byrdland, ES-350T, and the famous George Gobel L-5.

Ideal for jazz, blues and everything in between, the hollow tone chamber produces a fatter, warmer tone than semi-solid models, and is blissfully lighter in weight. Unavailable as a standard model since 1972, the ES-330 remains among the most comfortable and versatile electric guitars Gibson ever made.

This handsome guitar sports twin original P-90 pickups, making it the most desirable version of this classic model. Maintained in superb condition, the guitar has all-original hardware, electronics and finish, free of pick, buckle, and fingerboard wear, with fine undented pro fretwork. Apart from a few small patches of thumbwear, and some typical light scattered age checking, the instrument shows few signs of play altogether.

At barely 5lb 14oz even, the guitar is blissfully lightweight and finely balanced, resting effortlessly on the lap or the strap. The neck has an elegant "C" profile, with smooth low action over a fresh high-precision setup, and the original P-90 pickups produce a detailed, sparkling tone as rich as the gleaming cherry finish.

A superb example of a true '60's classic. Lightweight, versatile, and with just the right neck: this one has it all. One only, call now.

Setup: Trussrod tension and neck relief adjusted; bridge height adjusted; bridge compensation set; bridge wheels and tuners lubricated; fingerboard and bridge oiled; body and neck cleaned and hand polished.

Case: Deluxe black SKB plush lined molded case.

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