Gibson ES-330 Vintage Cherry

The Gibson ES-330 Vintage Cherry

The Gibson ES-330 is one of those guitars you instantly connect with. Lightweight, resonant, and packed with character. This fully hollow thinline electric guitar is known for its open, dynamic tone, smooth playability, and timeless looks. It's no wonder the ES-330 has been a favorite for decades among guitarists seeking a versatile, vintage-inspired ES™-style guitar with its own distinctive voice.

Sharing its DNA with the renowned Epiphone Casino™ , the ES-330 features a lightweight, fully hollow body made of 3-ply maple/poplar/maple. This construction, combined with the trapeze tailpiece and deep-set neck joint, delivers maximum resonance and a warm, vibrant tone. This is a guitar that responds to every nuance of your playing—exactly what you want from a true hollow body.

The mahogany neck has a comfortable rounded "C" profile and immediately feels familiar in the hand. The rosewood fingerboard with small acrylic block inlays, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and a 12" radius makes the ES-330 suitable for everything from bright open chords to expressive lead lines with generous bends. It plays smoothly, feels natural, and invites you to play longer.

The hardware is also spot on. The fully adjustable ABR-1 bridge ensures tight intonation, while the Vintage Deluxe tuners with white buttons not only look great but, together with the Graph Tech® nut, also ensure reliable tuning and stability.

The sound is all about the two Dogear P-90 pickups . Hand-wired with 500k pots and Orange Drop® capacitors , they deliver sparkling cleans, raw edges, and a deliciously growling overdrive. Yes, feedback is a given—that's the charm of a fully hollow guitar—but with a little control and feel, the ES-330 rewards you with a lively, singing sound that few guitars can match.

Whether you play blues, jazz, Americana, country, 60s pop, or rock , the Gibson ES-330 is at home anywhere. It sounds fantastic on stage and in the studio, but is also ideal as a songwriting guitar or a relaxed couch guitar, as it sounds surprisingly full and inspiring even unplugged.

We're thrilled to have the Gibson ES-330 back in the Gibson catalog. A true classic with a unique sound, now available again for guitarists who appreciate character, dynamics, and pure playing experience.