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This seminal hollowbody electric guitar first appeared in 1964 and is considered a hollowbody standard even today. With impeccable sound across a wide range of tonal options, the Gibson ES-330 can be found in the hands of jazz, blues, and rock players all over the globe. For 2018, Gibson brings the ES-330 Satin to you with all the same exquisite craftsmanship and detailed appointments that made the original a smash hit in 1964 when it debuted. A 3-ply figured maple and poplar top and back with a quartersawn mahogany neck make up the quality tonewoods of the ES-330 Satin. In addition, quartersawn Adirondack spruce is used in the bracing to further enhance the rich tone of this instrument. For blazing amplified sound, the ES-330 comes with Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups and MTC Premiere controls, giving you a massive range of stylistic options for performance. Hollowbody players here at Sweetwater love the Gibson ES-330 Satin and know you will, too!


Hollowbody design for enhanced harmonic richness
3-ply maple/poplar/maple top and back
Adirondack spruce bracing for vintage tonality
Hide-glued maple neck, rosewood fingerboard
Comfortable, lightweight body with historically correct slim horns at the cutaway
Rounded "C" neck profile for playability
Potted Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups for killer tone and variety
Grover 102 Rotomatic tuners for vintage visual style