This is a circa 1970 Gibson ES-330 TD in a beautiful "Carlton Burst". This is nearly identical to the color of Larry Carlton's late 60's ES-335. For a 55 year old guitar, this is in near museum condition. No divots in the frets, no breaks, everything is original. (I changed the bridge to get rid of the classic rattle, but have the original Gibson bridge in the case. I have the original "witch hat" knobs in the case also, but put later model knobs on it for my aesthetic taste. ) This era of Gibson's have those low wide frets that make it play soooo smooth. The acoustic volume is very loud. There are just the beginnings of finish checking in a couple of spots on the body, but only if you look closely. This guitar has obviously been a closet queen for most of it's life. There are a very few blemishes and they are all detailed in the pictures. There is very fine swirling on the back of the guitar from normal use, but no buckle rash. It was in a lesser quality case when I purchased it and now it comes with a hard shell Gator case. Very good protection!

Exceptional condition for a guitar of this age.

The 1970 Gibson ES-330 TD is a classic semi-hollow body electric guitar that offers timeless tone and style. Featuring a maple top, back, and sides, this model delivers a rich, resonant sound with excellent sustain, perfect for genres ranging from blues and jazz to rock.

The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, combined with a 12" radius, offer smooth playability, ideal for both lead and rhythm work. Weighing in at 5.79 lbs, this ES-330 is very light and comfortable for extended play. The 24.75" scale length and 1.65" nut width offer that signature Gibson feel, great for fast runs and expressive bends.

Equipped with its original Gibson P90 pickups, this guitar provides a bright, punchy tone with a raw edge, perfect for everything from soulful leads to crunchy rhythms.

This guitar comes with a Gator hard shell case for safe storage and transport. other than the bridge and knobs the guitar is otherwise in its original, unmodified condition. It can be fully original if you so choose.

This guitar has been set up by a professional luthier, and is ready for the stage/studio! Please note the condition in the pictures. Cosmetically this guitar is excellent. Please feel free to ask any questions about the cosmetic condition of this guitar. 

Condition is as-described.

As a side note, the Reverb Competitive Price is $7,756 for the Gibson ES-330TD Carlton Burst in Excellent condition and sells fastest at or below the competitive price. Reverb's price range for this guitar is $6,389 - $9,124

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