1960 Gibson ES-330TD Sunburst

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This 1960 ES-330 has a neck that is more like a '59 than a 1960 - it must be from very early in the year as Gibson slimmed the shape of necks drastically throughout 1960.

If a guitar can be breathtaking, this is such an example.  The guitar was played, as evidenced in the even fretwear from the 1st through the 9th frets, but it was extremely well cared for and obviously was responsibly stored.  Go through the pictures to see what I mean.  This guitar has to be just about the cleanest of the 1198 made in 1960.

The guitar came to us through another dealer who bought it from the family of the original owner.  Not a part is changed.  The case is said to be original to the guitar, and it is in similarly impeccable condition.  A black case with gold lining would be an early one, but there's no real reason to doubt the family that it has been with the guitar forever.

Playability is top notch, as is the tone.  This is a fun guitar to spend some time on, when plugged in or not.  There simply is no substitute for Gibson guitars from this era!

Color: Sunburst
Weight: 6lbs 1oz
Top: Maple
Body: Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Slim C, see picture
Fretboard: Bound Brazilian rosewood
Inlays: Mother of pearl dots
Frets: Original.  Light, even divots that do not impact playability present up to the 9th fret, see pictures.
Fret count: 22
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 24 3/4"
Radius: 10"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.895"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.05"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/64"
Total length: 39 11/16"
Lower bout: 16 1/16"
Waist: 9 3/16"
Upper bout: 11 7/16"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson P90
Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.09k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson P90
Neck Pickup Reading: 8.72k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original.  One is bent but functions well.
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
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