Toledo, OH, United States
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Condition:Good – VintageEstimated Year:1967Made in:Kalamazoo, Michigan, USASerial Number:893300Includes Case/Gig Bag:Yes – period-style chipboard case. The case is not believed to be original to the guitar.Accessories/Disclaimer:Includes the chipboard case pictured. The case appears appropriate to the era but is not represented as the guitar's original factory case. Nothing else included unless pictured or stated.Vintage 1967 Gibson ES-330TDC Cherry Hollowbody Electric GuitarOffered here is a vintage 1967 Gibson ES-330TDC in Cherry finish, serial number 893300.The ES-330 is Gibson's fully hollow thinline double-cutaway design. Unlike the ES-335, the ES-330 does not use a solid center block, giving it a lightweight, resonant construction with a distinctly lively acoustic character.This example retains the classic late-1960s ES-330 appearance with a Cherry finish, bound body, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, dual dogear P-90 pickups with chrome covers, black pickguard, black witch-hat control knobs, Tune-O-Matic-style bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe-style tuning machines with cream buttons.The guitar has a 24 3/4" scale length and the narrow nut width associated with Gibson instruments from this period. The nut measures approximately 1.575" (40 mm) on our digital caliper, very close to the nominal 1 9/16" specification commonly found on 1967 ES-330s.Features:- Vintage Gibson ES-330TDC- 1967 production- Serial number 893300- Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA- Cherry finish- Fully hollow thinline double-cutaway body- No center block- Mahogany neck- Bound rosewood fingerboard- Pearl block position inlays- Approximately 1.575" / 40 mm measured nut width- 24 3/4" scale length- Dual dogear P-90 single-coil pickups- Chrome pickup covers- 3-way pickup selector- Individual Volume and Tone controls for each pickup- Black witch-hat control knobs- Tune-O-Matic-style adjustable bridge- Trapeze tailpiece- Kluson Deluxe-style tuners with cream buttons- Bound body- Dual f-holes- Period-style chipboard case includedCondition:This is a nearly 60-year-old vintage instrument and shows honest age and playing wear consistent with its history.The Cherry finish remains vibrant and attractive, with light finish checking visible throughout the instrument. There are assorted scratches, small dings, scuffs, finish marks, edge wear, and other normal signs of age and use. The hardware shows expected aging and patina.There is visible fingerboard wear concentrated primarily around the first and second fret positions. This wear can be seen clearly in the photos and is consistent with extensive playing in the lower positions.The frets show play wear but retain plenty of usable life.The back of the body shows general surface wear and aging while retaining a strong Cherry color. The neck and headstock likewise show normal vintage cosmetic wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the guitar's cosmetic condition.No claim is being made that every component has been independently authenticated as factory-original. The visible hardware and appointments are consistent with the guitar's period and model, but the electronics have not been disassembled for component-date or solder-joint verification.The included black chipboard case is not believed to be the original case supplied with this guitar. It is an older, period-style case and shows age and wear of its own.This is an exceptionally cool surviving example of Gibson's fully hollow ES-330 from the late 1960s, with the natural checking, play wear, and patina expected from a genuinely played vintage instrument.Tested before listing and functioning as intended.Store Policies:All items are tested before listing and again before shipping.Orders ship the next business day.Shipping is available within the Continental U.S. only.No trades are accepted on shipped items.Returns are accepted within 48 hours of delivery. Buyer is responsible for return shipping, and a 20% restocking fee applies.
Price$6,136
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