The Gibson ES-330 has truly earned its place in the hearts of musicians for its distinctive sound, comfortable playability, and timeless aesthetics. As a close relative of the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 features a lightweight, fully hollow thinline body crafted from 3-ply maple/poplar/maple, contributing to its warm and resonant tone. The trapeze tailpiece and deep-set neck enhance both its sonic qualities and visual appeal, ensuring an optimized bridge location for excellent intonation. Its mahogany neck, with a rounded "C" profile, provides a comfortable grip, while the rosewood fretboard—adorned with acrylic small block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets—offers a smooth playing surface. The 12” fretboard radius makes it versatile for everything from jangly chords to expressive lead lines, making it a joy to play. Equipped with Dogear P-90 pickups, the ES-330 delivers bright, clear tones and a raw, snarling sound when pushed. The hand-wiring with 500k potentiometers and Orange Drop® capacitors further enhances its tonal richness. While feedback can be an issue with fully hollow guitars, the ES-330 is surprisingly manageable when using gain, allowing it to sing with unique sustain through careful muting techniques. Whether you're into blues, Americana, '60s pop, country, jazz, or rock, this guitar is a fantastic choice. Beyond live performances and studio work, it shines as a songwriting companion, making it the ideal "couch guitar" for unplugged play. Key Features: Fully Hollow Thinline 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple Body Mahogany Neck with a Rounded "C" Profile Rosewood Fretboard with Acrylic Small Block Inlays and 22 Medium Jumbo Frets Two Dogear P-90 Pickups Vintage Deluxe Tuners Hardshell Case Included Specifications: Body Body Style: ESBody Shape: ES-330Body Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleTop: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleBack: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleSide: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleBracing: SpruceCenterblock: NoneBinding: Single Ply Cream, Top, Back, and FretboardBody Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Profile: Rounded "C"Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 inFingerboard Material: Indian RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 inNeck Material: MahoganyFret Count: 22Frets: Medium JumboNut Material: Graph TechNut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 inEnd Of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 inInlays: Acrylic Small BlockJoint: Glued In, Set Neck Hardware Finish: NickelBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTailpiece: TrapezeTuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with White ButtonPickguard: Black 5-plyTruss Rod: AdjustableControl Knobs: Black Top HatSwitch Tip: CreamStrap Buttons: 2 Electronics Neck Pickup: Dogear P-90Bridge Pickup: Dogear P-90Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with 500k Potentiometers and Orange Drop CapacitorsPickup Selector: 3-way ToggleOutput Jack: 1/4" Miscellaneous Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046Case: HardshellAccessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit ES3000SCNH1
