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1968 Gibson ES-330TD

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Serial #: 96360(2)

Body size at lower bout: 16". Scale length: 24.9" Nut Width: 1 9/16"

Finish: Original tobacco sunburst finish, nitrocellulose type

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

Hardware: 100% original chrome hardware includes twin P-90 pickups, diamond trapeze tailpiece, Tuneamatic bridge; original beveled b/w/b/w/b pickguard with nickel support bracket; nickel Kluson Deluxe tuners, original black bonnet volume and tone knobs (included in case), extra gold reflector cap knobs installed.

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 since 1972, the ES-330 remains among the most comfortable and versatile electric guitars Gibson ever made.

This example is from the first year for the desirable long ES-335 style neck, which joins the body at the 19th fret. The condition of the instrument is simply stunning, with gleaming original sunburst finish free of pick, thumb, buckle or fingerboard wear. The rich vintage tobacco sunburst finish highlights the slab-cut figured maple body to great advantage, and contrasts elegantly with the jet-black pickguard and gold control knobs. The neck has a gentle "C" profile, and is wonderfully slim and fast. The frets are the classic mid 60's medium-jumbos, famously easy to play. The body and neck are exquisitely balanced, and at just 6lb.3oz. the guitar is notably lightweight and rests effortlessly on the lap or the shoulder. The original P-90 pickups produce a sparkling tone as rich as the warm sunburst finish. A phenomenal example of a true '60's classic.

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: Original Gibson deluxe plush hardshell case.

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