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Gibson ES-330TDC (1968)

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This 1968 Gibson ES-330TDC is one of a recent string of late 60s Gibsons that have come through the shop in incredible condition. This guitar is crazy clean!

In 1968, Gibson changed the ES-330 neck joint from its original 16-fret location to the 19th fret, following the ES-335's template for enhanced upper fret access. When you hear the term "long neck" in reference to this model, this '68 is a perfect example of that.

Recently acquired from a local gentleman, we were simply aghast at this guitar's condition. Aside from the typical lacquer checking you'll see on an old Gibson from this period, the guitar has been so incredibly well preserved in its factory state. That is, until we put some new frets on it. Refret aside, though? This guitar had been untouched since the day it left Kalamazoo.

The original Cherry finish retains all of its vibrancy and color, and the original chrome-plated hardware shines bright throughout. Even the plastics show very little in the way of play wear. The binding has yellowed uniformly, showing barely any contact wear.

The P90 pickups are strong and punchy, with a fat, rich neck pickup, and a clear, biting bridge pickup. They're wired out of phase from the factory as well, so middle position yields some great funk or R&B tones.

The guitar is super light - just a couple of ounces shy of 6lbs on our scale - and the neck has a nice round C carve with a large taper typical of the era. It's an incredibly comfortable guitar to play, and is supremely acoustically resonant and lively.

Paired with an aftermarket SKB hardshell case.

Body
Style
Hollowbody
Body
Laminated Maple
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Cherry

Hardware
Pickups
P90s | 8.44k Neck / 7.68k Bridge
Electronics
Original CTS | 137 6833 visible code
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle
Bridge
ABR-1 w/ Trapeze Tailpiece
Tuners
Original Double Line Kluson
Pickguard
Original
Knobs
Original Witch Hat

Neck
Neck
Mahogany
Binding
White
Carve
Slim/Medium C | .81" @ 1st -.98" @ 12th
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Small Blocks
Frets
Jescar 45100 (Refret)
Nut
Original
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other
Serial #
523676
Weight
5lb 14oz
Case
SKB HSC