Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-330TD “long neck” in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This well-kept Gibson is a rare iteration of the ES-330 with features spanning only 1968-69, most notably a one-piece mahogany neck with 19th fret neck joint, allowing easier access to the higher registers of the fretboard than the 16th fret joint seen on all pre-’68 ES-330s. Also unique to the ‘68 model is the presence of the (admittedly faint) “Soundwave” logo on the pickguard.

Highlighting both the clarity and note attack of maple and the smooth, airy quality of the fully hollow thinline construction, this Gibson has a sweet natural acoustic tone that translates well through the pickups. The P-90s have a glassy sparkle and dynamic, percussive cut with a rich, textured midrange character and plenty of bark when digging in. And while the bridge pickup has a snappier, slightly more aggressive quality, the neck pickup is big and broad, retaining the articulation necessary for complex chording. Featherweight at 5lbs 15oz, this ES-330TD has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany (one-piece)
• Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .820” 1st fret, 1.025” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, small block inlays
• Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 9/16”
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe double-line
• Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to late ‘60s

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Pickups: P-90 x2 (Neck: 8.1k ohms, Bridge: 7.8k)
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector
• Hardware: ABR-1 bridge with nylon saddles, trapeze tailpiece
• Plastics: Four-ply pickguard with faint “Soundwave” logo, witch hat knobs

The gloss Ice Tea Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting subtle vertical checking. Exceedingly well-kept, there is a bit of faint buckle scuffing on the back at the lower bout, a couple tiny nicks on top around the output jack, and a scant few small dings along the lower bout perimeter. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, free of palm wear.

The original black tolex hardshell case with gold plush interior is included; the case is also very well-kept, with all original latches functional and the handle present.