I am selling my 2019 Gibson Memphis Limited MOD Series 1959 ES-330 in Vintage Sunburst. I purchased this new from Sweetwater in 2019 and it has pretty much been in it's case in a climate controlled humidified music room since it arrived. It is a "modded" Limited edition Gibson Custom Shop 1959 ES-330 (full hollow body) with MHS Humbuckers instead of the P90s and Grover Rotomatic tuners were used instead of klusons. It has the same body/neck design/size as a vintage 1959 ES-330. The neck is the typical 1959 beefy that comes out of the Custom Shop. The guitar weighs 6.5 pounds. It comes with the Custom Shop COA and mint ES hard shell case. The only flaw is that the binding on some of the fret ends has hairline cracking (as seen in my photos). These guitars are no longer being made and they are hard to find. The pickguard still has the protective film exactly as it was received when delivered new.
Here are some of the details from the Gibson Custom Shop when it was introduced.
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With the 1959 MOD ES-330 from Gibson, you get the same vintage tone, feel, and look as the original model that won over countless players when it was first introduced in 1959. A fully hollowbody thinline, the ES-330 produces a truly unique tonal signature, one that has found its way into the world of jazz, blues, and rock as well as onto countless recordings. With a gorgeous, resonant maple/poplar/maple body and quartersawn mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, the ES-330 offers the same tonewoods as the original when it first came on the scene. A stunning VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish showcases the natural colors of the woods, and a pair of Memphis Historic Spec (MHS) humbucker pickups kicks out loads of classic tone.
Sound
The pair of MHS humbucker pickups in the ES-330 has been handwired with matched 550K pots and Bumblebee capacitors to deliver the warm, punchy, full tone that classic humbuckers are known for. And with a historic Memphis Tone Circuit (MTC) featuring two volumes, two tones, and a 3-way toggle switch, you can dial in a variety of classic humbucking tones, from gritty and biting to warm and singing. The MTC also allows you to play at lower volumes without losing the well-rounded sound you get at higher volumes. These pickups continue to win over players in jazz, blues, and rock for their versatility and killer sonics.
Neck
The quartersawn mahogany neck on the ES-330 has been cut to a classic rounded late-'50s profile that feels amazing in your hand. While playing this slightly thicker neck, many players have discovered that the rounded late-'50s profile offers a unique feel and tone that can't be found on other, slimmer profiles. And the A-grade dark rosewood fingerboard offers incredible playability and response that translates to both flatpicking and fingerpicking.
Details/Appointments
The ES-330 is packed with incredible detail and fine appointments. Quartersawn Adi spruce bracing ensures excellent tone support and durability for years of playing. A single-ply tan binding ties in beautifully with the 5-ply black pickguard, classic gold controls, VOS nickel hardware, and ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles. In addition, the ES-330 features a classic thinline trapeze tailpiece that provides even more tonal support and just looks plain cool.
Vintage-inspired hollowbody thinline with fine appointments
Gorgeous, resonant maple/poplar/maple body
Pair of MHS humbucker pickups kick out classic humbucker tone
Quartersawn mahogany neck with classic rounded late-'50s profile is instantly playable
A-grade dark rosewood fingerboard is incredibly responsive
Memphis Tone Circuit (MTC) featuring 2 volumes, 2 tones, and a 3-way toggle switch
Quartersawn Adirondack spruce bracing ensures durability
Thinline trapeze tailpiece provides even more tonal support
ABR-1 bridge with plated brass saddles for great sustain
5-ply black pickguard and classic gold controls
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This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 6 years ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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