Gibson ES-330 Sixties Cherry
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Gibson
ES-330 Sixties Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
601118
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-330 Sixties Cherry
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,837.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES-330 Sixties Cherry is a fantastic choice for players craving a vintage hollow-body vibe. It’s got that classic Gibson warmth and snap, especially when you dig in on those P-90s. It's a premium-priced instrument best suited for blues, rock, and roots musicians who appreciate a semi-acoustic’s unique character and responsiveness.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-330 Sixties Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollow Body
- Body: Maple/poplar/maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Small block fingerboard inlays
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43.1 mm (1.695")
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Single-ply cream binding
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Dogear P-90 (neck and bridge)
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- 5-Ply black/white/black pickguard
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with trapeze tailpiece
- Vintage deluxe machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Sixities Cherry
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Maple/poplar construction delivers a resonant, airy tone with surprising projection.
- • Rounded 'inCin' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions.
- • Dogear P-90 pickups provide a gritty, vocal tone ideal for blues, rock, and garage sounds.
- • ABR-1 bridge and trapeze tailpiece enhance sustain and vintage aesthetics.
CONS
- • Hollow body construction makes it susceptible to feedback at high volumes.
- • The shorter scale length might feel unfamiliar to players used to longer scales.
- • Limited pickup versatility restricts its appeal for players needing a wide range of tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Dogear P-90
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with trapeze tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ES-330's maple/poplar construction results in a tighter, more focused tone with less inherent resonance compared to a full hollow-body, making it less prone to feedback.
It's a subtle refinement, offering a slightly slimmer feel than some older Gibson necks, providing enhanced comfort without sacrificing vintage character.
While it excels at gritty sounds, the P-90s can produce usable clean tones with careful volume control, though it’s not designed as a pristine, glassy instrument.
