{"product_id":"gibson-1959-es-330-reissue-vintage-burst","title":"Gibson 1959 ES-330 Reissue - Vintage Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1959 ES-330 Reissue returns to the Gibson Custom Historic Collection For vintage electric guitar fans, 1959 stands as a landmark year in the Gibson story, producing many of the most sought-after instruments ever built. Among them was the debut of the Gibson ES-330™, introduced that same year. Although it’s often compared to its sibling, the Epiphone Casino™, the ES-330 came first; the Casino didn’t arrive until 1961. Following an eight-year break in production, Gibson Custom is pleased to reintroduce the 1959 ES-330 Reissue as a core offering within the Gibson Custom Historic Reissue Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The ES-330 Reissue features a fully hollow thinline body constructed from three-ply maple\/poplar\/maple. Unlike the visually related ES-335, it does not include a maple centerblock, which gives the ES-330 a more open, resonant acoustic character and far greater unplugged volume. This makes it a standout choice for casual playing, earning its reputation as one of the finest “couch guitars” around. Its one-piece mahogany neck is carved to an Authentic 1959 profile—a comfortable, substantial C-shape that feels classic without being oversized. A bound, one-piece rosewood fretboard carries 22 period-correct medium jumbo frets and understated cellulose dot inlays. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs on original 1959 models, the neck joins the body at the 16th fret, allowing for ideal bridge placement and vintage-accurate feel. A matched pair of P-90 pickups with black Dogear covers brings the 1959 ES-330 Reissue to life. The bridge pickup uses standard windings and an Alnico 3 magnet, while the underwound neck pickup employs an Alnico 5 magnet, creating a complementary, well-balanced voice across positions. Each pickup is individually wired to its own volume and tone controls using CTS® potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. A Switchcraft® three-way toggle and 1\/4” output jack round out the electronics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any fully hollow design, the ES-330 is more susceptible to feedback than a solidbody or semi-hollowbody, and it’s not intended for the highest-gain environments. Even so, with mindful technique, it handles overdrive beautifully, offering a distinctive, singing sustain that sets it apart from nearly every other guitar. Whether used for Americana, blues, 60s pop, country, jazz, rock, or other styles, the ES-330 offers remarkable expressive range. Additional historically accurate features include nickel hardware, a Historic no-wire ABR-1 bridge, a trapeze tailpiece, a nylon nut, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, a multi-ply ES-330 pickguard, and True Historic gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Its combination of a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and VOS hardware treatment evokes the gently aged appearance of a well-preserved vintage example. We’re thrilled to welcome the 1959 ES-330 Reissue back into the Gibson Custom Historic lineup and look forward to the music today’s players will create with this exceptional instrument. A Lifton™ hardshell case is included to keep the guitar protected at home and on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: ES-330\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Maple\/poplar\/maple\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Single-ply top and back\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: One-piece mahogany neck\u003cbr\u003eProfile: Authentic 1959\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 628.7 mm\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Nylon\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Gold Top Hats\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Trapeze\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Kluson Deluxe\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: P-90\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: P-90\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49681894670578,"sku":"BM711106024479","price":10999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/59ES330V0VBNH1_1.png?v=1781650463","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/gibson-1959-es-330-reissue-vintage-burst","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}