{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1959-es-330-sem-hollowbody-reissue-electric-guitar-vintage-natural","title":"Gibson Custom 1959 ES-330 Sem-Hollowbody Reissue Electric Guitar - Vintage Natural","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe 1959 ES‑330 Reissue returns to the Gibson Custom Historic Collection - The Gibson Custom 1959 ES-330 Sem-Hollowbody Reissue Electric Guitar in Vintage Natural\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vintage electric guitar fans, 1959 stands as a landmark year in the Gibson story, producing many of the\nmost sought-after instruments ever built. Among them was the debut of the Gibson ES-330™, introduced\nthat same year. Although it’s often compared to its sibling, the Epiphone Casino™, the ES-330 came first;\nthe Casino didn’t arrive until 1961. Following an eight-year break in production, Gibson Custom is pleased to\nreintroduce the 1959 ES-330 Reissue as a core offering within the Gibson Custom Historic Reissue\nCollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body constructed from three-ply maple\/poplar\/maple.\nUnlike the visually related ES-335, it does not include a maple centerblock, which gives the ES-330 a more\nopen, resonant acoustic character and far greater unplugged volume. This makes it a standout choice for\ncasual playing, earning its reputation as one of the finest “couch guitars” around.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts one-piece mahogany neck is carved to an Authentic 1959 profile—a comfortable, substantial C-shape\nthat feels classic without being oversized. A bound, one-piece rosewood fretboard carries 22 period-correct\nmedium jumbo frets and understated cellulose dot inlays. As on original 1959 models, the neck joins the\nbody at the 16th fret, allowing for ideal bridge placement and vintage-accurate feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers brings the 1959 ES-330 Reissue to life. The\nbridge pickup uses standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the underwound neck pickup employs\nan Alnico 5 magnet, creating a complementary, well-balanced voice across positions. Each pickup is\nindividually wired to its own volume and tone controls using CTS® potentiometers and paper-in-oil\ncapacitors. A Switchcraft® three-way toggle and 1\/4” output jack round out the electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fully hollow design, the ES-330 is more susceptible to feedback than a solidbody or\nsemi-hollowbody, and it’s not intended for the highest-gain environments. Even so, with mindful technique, it\nhandles overdrive beautifully, offering a distinctive, singing sustain that sets it apart from nearly every other\nguitar. Whether used for Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, or other styles, the ES-330 offers\nremarkable expressive range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional historically accurate features include nickel hardware, a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge, a trapeze\ntailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, a multi-ply ES-330 pickguard, and True Historic gold Top Hat\nknobs with dial pointers. Its combination of a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and VOS hardware treatment\nevokes the gently aged appearance of a well-preserved vintage example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re thrilled to welcome the 1959 ES-330 Reissue back into the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and look\nforward to the music today’s players will create with this exceptional instrument. A Lifton™ hardshell case is\nincluded to keep the guitar protected at home and on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: ES-335\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: Hollow Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Maple\/Poplar\/Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Single-Ply Top and Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Authentic 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Reissue Medium Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Joint: Long Neck Tenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12 in. (304.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Single-Ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75 in. (628.7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: P-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Top Hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cover: Black Dogear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Trapeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCase \u0026amp; SKUs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Lifton Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eModel: 59ES330VOVNNH1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I876023-N-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106024486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43450390216767,"sku":"I876023-N","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/51f8ea80-1c1d-451e-8f14-69aa0b89f7fb.jpg?v=1782219841","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/gibson-custom-1959-es-330-sem-hollowbody-reissue-electric-guitar-vintage-natural","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}