Gibson ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst
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Gibson
ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
601794
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-330 Tobacco Sunburst
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,909.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
