{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1962-es-330-semi-hollowbody-reissue-electric-guitar-60s-cherry","title":"Gibson Custom 1962 ES-330 Semi-Hollowbody Reissue Electric Guitar - 60s Cherry","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe 1962 ES-330 Reissue returns to the Gibson Custom Historic Collection - The Gibson Custom 1962 ES-330 Semi-Hollowbody Reissue Electric Guitar in 60s Cherry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGibson instruments have evolved in subtle ways throughout their histories, and the ES-330™ is no exception. First\nlaunched in 1959, the model underwent several updates by the time 1962 arrived. Although it shares clear DNA\nwith its close relative, the Epiphone Casino™, the ES-330 actually came first, with the Casino debuting in 1961.\nAfter an eight-year pause, Gibson Custom is pleased to reintroduce the 1962 ES-330 Reissue as a core offering\nwithin the Gibson Custom Historic Reissue Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new 1962 ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow, thinline body constructed from three-ply\nmaple\/poplar\/maple. Unlike the visually similar ES-335, the ES-330 does not incorporate a maple centerblock,\nwhich gives it a more open, resonant character, as well as impressive acoustic presence when played unplugged.\nIt remains one of the most enjoyable and inspiring electric guitars to pick up casually and play acoustically at\nhome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts one-piece mahogany neck is shaped to a SlimTaper™ 60s C profile, a sleeker and less rounded feel compared\nto the 1959 ES-330 examples. A bound, one-piece rosewood fretboard carries 22 period-correct medium jumbo\nfrets and features cellulose small-block inlays in place of the simpler dot markers found on earlier variants. True to\n1962 specifications, the neck meets the body at the 16th fret, a detail that ensures ideal bridge placement.\nA set of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers drives the 1962 ES-330 Reissue. The bridge unit uses standard\nwindings paired with an Alnico 3 magnet, while the neck pickup is underwound and fitted with an Alnico 5 magnet,\nproducing a complementary and well-balanced tonal partnership. Each pickup is wired by hand to its own volume\nand tone controls, using CTS® potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. A Switchcraft® three-way selector and\n1\/4” output jack round out the electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fully hollow instrument, increased gain or extreme stage volume can induce feedback more readily\nthan on solidbody or semi-hollow guitars. Still, the ES-330 remains surprisingly manageable with moderate\noverdrive, and its responsiveness under careful right and left-hand muting creates a singing, expressive voice that\nsets it apart. Its strengths span Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, and more.\nAdditional historically accurate elements include nickel hardware, a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge, a trapeze\ntailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, an ES-330 multi-ply pickguard, and black Top Hat knobs with silver\ninserts and dial pointers. The VOS finish on the hardware and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer imparts the softly aged\ncharacter of a pristine vintage instrument preserved through the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGibson is excited to welcome the 1962 ES-330 Reissue back into the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and look forward\nto the music today’s players will create with it. A Lifton™ hardshell case is included for secure storage and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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: SlimTaper™ 60s C\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: Small-Block\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 with White Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts\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: 62ES330VOSCNH1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I876024-N-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106237190\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":43450388283455,"sku":"I876024-N","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/6ab308ec-ee81-4087-8752-92cda7216413.jpg?v=1782219837","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/gibson-custom-1962-es-330-semi-hollowbody-reissue-electric-guitar-60s-cherry","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}