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Serial Number: #160468
Many Gibson models changed subtly over the years. One example is the Gibson ES-330, which was introduced in 1959. By 1962, the model had noticeable changes compared to the earliest versions. While the ES-330 shares many similarities with its close cousin, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 actually predates it; the Casino wasn’t introduced until 1961. Now, after an eight-year hiatus, Gibson Custom is proud to bring the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back to the core lineup of Gibson... Read More...
Gibson Custom Shop
VOS
6.11 lbs.
.840 1st - .930 9th
Sixties Cherry
Many Gibson models changed subtly over the years. One example is the Gibson ES-330, which was introduced in 1959. By 1962, the model had noticeable changes compared to the earliest versions. While the ES-330 shares many similarities with its close cousin, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 actually predates it; the Casino wasn’t introduced until 1961. Now, after an eight-year hiatus, Gibson Custom is proud to bring the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back to the core lineup of Gibson Custom Historic Reissues.
The 1962 ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body crafted from three-ply maple/poplar/maple. Unlike the similar-looking ES-335, the ES-330 lacks a maple centerblock, giving it a livelier, more resonant response and much greater acoustic volume when played unplugged, making it one of the greatest “couch guitars” of all time.
The 1962 ES-330 Reissue features a one-piece mahogany neck with a SlimTaper 60s C profile, which is slimmer and less rounded than that of ES-330s from 1959. The one-piece, bound rosewood fretboard is equipped with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and is adorned with cellulose small-block inlays, rather than the plainer dot inlays of earlier ES-330 models. The neck joins the body at the 16th fret, just as with the originals from 1962, resulting in an optimized bridge placement.
A pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers powers the 1962 ES-330 Reissue, with the bridge pickup having standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the neck pickup is underwound and is equipped with an Alnico 5 magnet, resulting in a perfectly balanced set. Each pickup is hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls using CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil tone capacitors. A Switchcraft three-way pickup selector toggle switch and 1/4” output jack complete the electronics.
Feedback? Sure. Any fully hollow guitar is more prone to feedback than a solidbody or semi-hollowbody, and isn’t an ideal choice for ultra-high gain or situations that require extreme volume levels. However, the ES-330 is still easy to control when you add some gain and overdrive, and with careful palm and fretting hand muting, it sustains and sings in a very unique and musical way that most other guitars simply can’t match. The ES-330 excels at Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, and more.
Other vintage-correct features include the nickel hardware, including a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge and trapeze tailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson Deluxe tuning machines, an ES-330 multi-ply pickguard, and black Top Hat knobs with silver inserts and dial pointers. The VOS finish on the hardware and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer gives the 1962 ES-330 Reissue the mellowed aesthetic of an unused vintage guitar that time forgot.
We are pleased to bring the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back to the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and can’t wait to hear what a new generation of musicians creates with this exceptional guitar. A Lifton hardshell case is also included to keep this beauty safe and secure during storage and travel.
Gibson Custom Shop
Historic Collection 1962 ES-330 Reissue
Sixties Cherry
VOS
6.11 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-ply Cream on Top, Back and Fretboard
.840 1st - .930 9th
Mahogany
Long Tenon
Authentic SlimTaper '60s C Profile
Rosewood
12"
Cellulose Small Blocks
22 Reissue Medium-Jumbo
24.75"
Nylon
None
Custom Shop Alnico 3 Dogear P-90 (Bridge), Custom Shop Alnico 5 Dogear P-90 (Neck)
Hand-wired 2 Vol, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector; CTS Potentiometers and Paper-in-oil Tone Capacitors
Trapeze
Nickel
Kluson Deluxe with White Buttons
Historic No-Wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Multi-ply Black
Historic Lifton Black/Goldenrod Hardshell
Yes
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Many Gibson models changed subtly over the years. One example is the Gibson ES-330, which was introduced in 1959. By 1962, the model had noticeable changes compared to the earliest versions. While the ES-330 shares many similarities with its close cousin, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 actually predates it; the Casino wasn’t introduced until 1961. Now, after an eight-year hiatus, Gibson Custom is proud to bring the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back to the core lineup of Gibson Custom Historic Reissues.
The 1962 ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body crafted from three-ply maple/poplar/maple. Unlike the similar-looking ES-335, the ES-330 lacks a maple centerblock, giving it a livelier, more resonant response and much greater acoustic volume when played unplugged, making it one of the greatest “couch guitars” of all time.
The 1962 ES-330 Reissue features a one-piece mahogany neck with a SlimTaper 60s C profile, which is slimmer and less rounded than that of ES-330s from 1959. The one-piece, bound rosewood fretboard is equipped with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and is adorned with cellulose small-block inlays, rather than the plainer dot inlays of earlier ES-330 models. The neck joins the body at the 16th fret, just as with the originals from 1962, resulting in an optimized bridge placement.
A pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers powers the 1962 ES-330 Reissue, with the bridge pickup having standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the neck pickup is underwound and is equipped with an Alnico 5 magnet, resulting in a perfectly balanced set. Each pickup is hand-wired to individual volume and tone controls using CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil tone capacitors. A Switchcraft three-way pickup selector toggle switch and 1/4” output jack complete the electronics.
Feedback? Sure. Any fully hollow guitar is more prone to feedback than a solidbody or semi-hollowbody, and isn’t an ideal choice for ultra-high gain or situations that require extreme volume levels. However, the ES-330 is still easy to control when you add some gain and overdrive, and with careful palm and fretting hand muting, it sustains and sings in a very unique and musical way that most other guitars simply can’t match. The ES-330 excels at Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, and more.
Other vintage-correct features include the nickel hardware, including a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge and trapeze tailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson Deluxe tuning machines, an ES-330 multi-ply pickguard, and black Top Hat knobs with silver inserts and dial pointers. The VOS finish on the hardware and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer gives the 1962 ES-330 Reissue the mellowed aesthetic of an unused vintage guitar that time forgot.
We are pleased to bring the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back to the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and can’t wait to hear what a new generation of musicians creates with this exceptional guitar. A Lifton hardshell case is also included to keep this beauty safe and secure during storage and travel.
160468
Gibson Custom Shop
Historic Collection 1962 ES-330 Reissue
Sixties Cherry
VOS
6.11 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-ply Cream on Top, Back and Fretboard
.840 1st - .930 9th
Mahogany
Long Tenon
Authentic SlimTaper '60s C Profile
Rosewood
12"
Cellulose Small Blocks
22 Reissue Medium-Jumbo
24.75"
Nylon
None
Custom Shop Alnico 3 Dogear P-90 (Bridge), Custom Shop Alnico 5 Dogear P-90 (Neck)
Hand-wired 2 Vol, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector; CTS Potentiometers and Paper-in-oil Tone Capacitors
Trapeze
Nickel
Kluson Deluxe with White Buttons
Historic No-Wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Multi-ply Black
Historic Lifton Black/Goldenrod Hardshell
Yes
