Gibson 1959 ES-330 Reissue Hollow Thinline Body Electric Guitar - Vintage Natural

The 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.

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.

As 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.

As 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.

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.

Features

• ES-330 Maple/poplar/maple Body
• Single-ply top and back Body binding
• One-piece mahogany neck
• Authentic 1959 Profile Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
• Neck Pickup: P-90, Bridge Pickup: P-90
• Lifton reissue case Included

Specs

Type	Hollow Body
Colour	Vintage Natural
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	ES-330 (Thinline Double-Cutaway)
Body Material	3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Body Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer with VOS Hardware Treatment
Neck Material	1-Piece Mahogany
Neck Shape	Authentic 1959 Rounded-C
Fretboard Material	1-Piece Rosewood
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	Cellulose Dot
Fret Size	Period-Correct Medium Jumbo
Scale Length	628.65 mm (24.75")
Fretboard Radius	304.8 mm (12")
Nut Material	Nylon
Neck Pickups	Underwound Custom P-90 with Black Dogear Cover (Alnico 5)
Bridge Pickups	Custom P-90 with Black Dogear Cover (Alnico 3)
Controls	2 x Volume, 2 x Tone Controls, CTS® Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, Switchcraft® 3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Historic No-Wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ with Trapeze Tailpiece
Tuners	Kluson® Deluxe
Strings	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case / Bag	Brown Custom Shop Lifton™ Hardshell Case