{"product_id":"a960289-historic-collection-1959-es-330-vos","title":"Historic Collection 1959 ES-330 - VOS","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332279816467,"sku":"A960289","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/5824\/5651\/files\/a960289_lg1.jpg?v=1782320213","url":"https:\/\/wildwoodguitars.com\/products\/a960289-historic-collection-1959-es-330-vos","provider":"Wildwood Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}