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Gibson Custom Shop
Serial Number: #A960289
For vintage electric guitar fans, 1959 stands as a landmark year in the Gibson story, producing many of the most sought-after instruments ever built. Among them was the debut of the Gibson ES-330, introduced that same year. Although it's often compared to its sibling, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 came first; the Casino didn't arrive until 1961. Following an eight-year break in production, Gibson Custom is pleased to reintroduce the 1959 ES-330 Reissue as a core offe... Read More...
Gibson Custom Shop
VOS
6.34 lbs.
.910 1st - 1.030 9th
Vintage Burst
For vintage electric guitar fans, 1959 stands as a landmark year in the Gibson story, producing many of the most sought-after instruments ever built. Among them was the debut of the Gibson ES-330, introduced that same year. Although it's often compared to its sibling, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 came first; the Casino didn't arrive until 1961. Following an eight-year break in production, Gibson Custom is pleased to reintroduce the 1959 ES-330 Reissue as a core offering within the Gibson Custom Historic Reissue Collection.
The ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body constructed from three-ply maple/poplar/maple. Unlike the visually related ES-335, it does not include a maple centerblock, which gives the ES-330 a more open, resonant acoustic character and far greater unplugged volume. This makes it a standout choice for casual playing, earning its reputation as one of the finest "couch guitars" around.
Its one-piece mahogany neck is carved to an Authentic 1959 profile a comfortable, substantial C-shape that feels classic without being oversized. A bound, one-piece rosewood fretboard carries 22 period-correct medium jumbo frets and understated cellulose dot inlays. As on original 1959 models, the neck joins the body at the 16th fret, allowing for ideal bridge placement and vintage-accurate feel.
A matched pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers brings the 1959 ES-330 Reissue to life. The bridge pickup uses standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the underwound neck pickup employs an Alnico 5 magnet, creating a complementary, well-balanced voice across positions. Each pickup is individually wired to its own volume and tone controls using CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. A Switchcraft three-way toggle and 1/4" output jack round out the electronics.
As with any fully hollow design, the ES-330 is more susceptible to feedback than a solidbody or semi-hollowbody, and it's not intended for the highest-gain environments. Even so, with mindful technique, it handles overdrive beautifully, offering a distinctive, singing sustain that sets it apart from nearly every other guitar. Whether used for Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, or other styles, the ES-330 offers remarkable expressive range.
Additional historically accurate features include nickel hardware, a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge, a trapeze tailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson Deluxe tuners, a multi-ply ES-330 pickguard, and True Historic gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. Its combination of a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and VOS hardware treatment evokes the gently aged appearance of a well preserved vintage example.
We're thrilled to welcome the 1959 ES-330 Reissue back into the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and look forward to the music today's players will create with this exceptional instrument. A Lifton hardshell case is included to keep the guitar protected at home and on the road.
Gibson Custom Shop
Historic Collection 1959 ES-330 Reissue
Vintage Burst
VOS
6.34 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-ply Cream on Top, Back and Fretboard
.910 1st - 1.030 9th
Mahogany
Long Tenon
Authentic 1959 C Profile
Rosewood
12"
Dots
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
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell
Yes
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For vintage electric guitar fans, 1959 stands as a landmark year in the Gibson story, producing many of the most sought-after instruments ever built. Among them was the debut of the Gibson ES-330, introduced that same year. Although it's often compared to its sibling, the Epiphone Casino, the ES-330 came first; the Casino didn't arrive until 1961. Following an eight-year break in production, Gibson Custom is pleased to reintroduce the 1959 ES-330 Reissue as a core offering within the Gibson Custom Historic Reissue Collection.
The ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body constructed from three-ply maple/poplar/maple. Unlike the visually related ES-335, it does not include a maple centerblock, which gives the ES-330 a more open, resonant acoustic character and far greater unplugged volume. This makes it a standout choice for casual playing, earning its reputation as one of the finest "couch guitars" around.
Its one-piece mahogany neck is carved to an Authentic 1959 profile a comfortable, substantial C-shape that feels classic without being oversized. A bound, one-piece rosewood fretboard carries 22 period-correct medium jumbo frets and understated cellulose dot inlays. As on original 1959 models, the neck joins the body at the 16th fret, allowing for ideal bridge placement and vintage-accurate feel.
A matched pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers brings the 1959 ES-330 Reissue to life. The bridge pickup uses standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the underwound neck pickup employs an Alnico 5 magnet, creating a complementary, well-balanced voice across positions. Each pickup is individually wired to its own volume and tone controls using CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. A Switchcraft three-way toggle and 1/4" output jack round out the electronics.
As with any fully hollow design, the ES-330 is more susceptible to feedback than a solidbody or semi-hollowbody, and it's not intended for the highest-gain environments. Even so, with mindful technique, it handles overdrive beautifully, offering a distinctive, singing sustain that sets it apart from nearly every other guitar. Whether used for Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, or other styles, the ES-330 offers remarkable expressive range.
Additional historically accurate features include nickel hardware, a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge, a trapeze tailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson Deluxe tuners, a multi-ply ES-330 pickguard, and True Historic gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. Its combination of a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and VOS hardware treatment evokes the gently aged appearance of a well preserved vintage example.
We're thrilled to welcome the 1959 ES-330 Reissue back into the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and look forward to the music today's players will create with this exceptional instrument. A Lifton hardshell case is included to keep the guitar protected at home and on the road.
A960289
Gibson Custom Shop
Historic Collection 1959 ES-330 Reissue
Vintage Burst
VOS
6.34 lbs.
3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Single-ply Cream on Top, Back and Fretboard
.910 1st - 1.030 9th
Mahogany
Long Tenon
Authentic 1959 C Profile
Rosewood
12"
Dots
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
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell
Yes
