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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!Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase.   Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.Color: SunburstWeight: 6lbs 1ozTop: MapleBody: MapleNeck: MahoganyNeck Profile: Slim C, see pictureFretboard: Bound Brazilian rosewoodInlays: Mother of pearl dotsFrets: Original.  Light, even divots that do not impact playability present up to the 9th fret, see pictures.Fret count: 22Nut: OriginalNut 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: NickelBridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson P90Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.09kPickup Original?: YesNeck Pickup/Brand: Gibson P90Neck Pickup Reading: 8.72kPickup Original?: YesPickguard: OriginalBridge: OriginalTuners: Original.  One is bent but functions well.Switch: OriginalPots/Codes: OriginalCase: OHSCNotes:Shipping policy:There are two shipping cost options for purchases made on our site for these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas.  Select Standard shipping at checkout and your item will be shipped via UPS three-day-air.  Select Economy shipping and your item will ship via UPS ground.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for these Eastern states and shipment will be made by UPS three-day-air.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to .  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

The Gibson ES-330 is a thinline, hollow-body electric guitar introduced in 1959. It features dual P-90 pickups and a distinctive trapeze tailpiece, offering a rich, warm tone suitable for a range of musical genres.