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Gibson ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst

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Gibson ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst

Gibson

ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst

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Product Info

Article Number: 601794
Brand: Gibson
Model: ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst
Category: Semiacoustic Guitars
Price: $3,909.40

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This ES-330 is a fantastic choice for players craving a vintage vibe and a focused, semi-hollow tone. The P-90s deliver that classic growl, and the shorter scale length makes it surprisingly comfortable. It's perfect for blues, rock, and jazz players who appreciate a raw, honest sound.

Product Description

  • Gibson ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Type: Hollow body
  • Body: Maple/poplar/maple
  • Set neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Small Block fingerboard inlays
  • Single-ply cream binding on body top
  • back and neck
  • Neck profile: Rounded "C"
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43.1 mm (1.695")
  • Graph Tech nut
  • 22 frets
  • Pickup: 2 Dogear P-90 Single Coils
  • 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
  • Nickel hardware
  • Vintage deluxe machine heads
  • Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Maple/poplar construction delivers a focused, articulate semi-hollow resonance.
  • • Rounded 'Incin' neck profile offers comfortable playability across the fretboard.
  • • Dogear P-90s provide a raw, gritty tone ideal for blues and rock.
  • • ABR-1 bridge and trapeze tailpiece enhance sustain and vintage feel.
CONS
  • • The hollow body makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern genres.
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Dogear P-90 Single Coils
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 provides more focus and less 'boominess' than a full hollow body, making it less prone to feedback and offering a tighter low-end.
It's Gibson's 'Rounded Incin' profile, which is a slightly flatter and more comfortable variation on the traditional 'C' shape – a bit more vintage-inspired.
They are closer to vintage P-90 specifications, aiming for that classic, raw tone rather than a high-output modern sound.

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