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Full front view of a cherry red hollowbody electric guitar with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and a trapeze tailpiece.
01 / 25Full front view of a cherry red hollowbody electric guitar with a black pickguard, two P90 pickups, and a trapeze tailpiece.
Full-frame view of a cherry red hollowbody electric guitar with two P90 pickups, a black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
02 / 25Full-frame view of a cherry red hollowbody electric guitar with two P90 pickups, a black pickguard, and four black control knobs.
The guitar's cherry red back, neck, and headstock are visible, with six cream tuning pegs and some finish wear on the neck.
03 / 25The guitar's cherry red back, neck, and headstock are visible, with six cream tuning pegs and some finish wear on the neck.
Full rear view of a cherry red hollowbody guitar with a dark neck, showing light surface scratches and binding.
04 / 25Full rear view of a cherry red hollowbody guitar with a dark neck, showing light surface scratches and binding.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold Gibson logo, six cream tuning pegs, and a bell-shaped truss rod cover.
05 / 25Close-up of the black headstock with gold Gibson logo, six cream tuning pegs, and a bell-shaped truss rod cover.
Full-length view of a black hard shell guitar case covered in many colorful, worn, and peeling stickers.
06 / 25Full-length view of a black hard shell guitar case covered in many colorful, worn, and peeling stickers.
Rear view of the dark cherry headstock and neck, showing six cream-buttoned tuners with tarnished metal housings.
07 / 25Rear view of the dark cherry headstock and neck, showing six cream-buttoned tuners with tarnished metal housings.
Cherry red hollowbody guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups, four knobs, and a trapeze tailpiece.
08 / 25Cherry red hollowbody guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups, four knobs, and a trapeze tailpiece.
A cherry red hollowbody electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups and four black control knobs.
09 / 25A cherry red hollowbody electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups and four black control knobs.
Cherry red hollowbody electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups, black pickguard, and four control knobs.
10 / 25Cherry red hollowbody electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing two P90 pickups, black pickguard, and four control knobs.
Cherry red hollowbody guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing four black knobs, two P90 pickups, and a black pickguard.
11 / 25Cherry red hollowbody guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing four black knobs, two P90 pickups, and a black pickguard.
The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is shown, revealing light finish wear, cream binding, and a chrome strap button.
12 / 25The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is shown, revealing light finish wear, cream binding, and a chrome strap button.
The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is angled, showing light finish wear and cream binding along the edges.
13 / 25The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is angled, showing light finish wear and cream binding along the edges.
The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is visible, showing light finish wear, cream binding, and a chrome strap button.
14 / 25The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back is visible, showing light finish wear, cream binding, and a chrome strap button.
The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back, showing light finish wear, cream binding, and the neck heel with a strap button.
15 / 25The cherry red hollowbody guitar's back, showing light finish wear, cream binding, and the neck heel with a strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's orange interior label, showing "Gibson GUITAR" and "GUARANTEED" with handwritten details and wear.
16 / 25Close-up of the guitar's orange interior label, showing "Gibson GUITAR" and "GUARANTEED" with handwritten details and wear.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar neck, showing extensive finish checking and wear, with a single black side dot marker.
17 / 25Close-up of the cherry red guitar neck, showing extensive finish checking and wear, with a single black side dot marker.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with two rectangular pearloid inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
18 / 25Close-up of the dark fretboard with two rectangular pearloid inlays, showing light wear on the frets and strings.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing fret wires, strings, and a side dot marker.
19 / 25Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing fret wires, strings, and a side dot marker.
Close-up of the cherry red guitar's neck heel and body joint, showing finish checking, dust, and a strap button.
20 / 25Close-up of the cherry red guitar's neck heel and body joint, showing finish checking, dust, and a strap button.
Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing four cream-buttoned tuners and finish wear on the neck heel.
21 / 25Rear view of the cherry red headstock and neck, showing four cream-buttoned tuners and finish wear on the neck heel.
Extreme close-up of a dark, cylindrical component with faint white lettering, showing solder joints and wires against a blurred red background.
22 / 25Extreme close-up of a dark, cylindrical component with faint white lettering, showing solder joints and wires against a blurred red background.
Open black guitar case with worn yellow plush lining, showing significant tears and exposed wood at the bottom.
23 / 25Open black guitar case with worn yellow plush lining, showing significant tears and exposed wood at the bottom.
Close-up of the guitar's cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream tuning pegs with tarnished metal tuners.
24 / 25Close-up of the guitar's cherry red headstock and neck, showing six cream tuning pegs with tarnished metal tuners.
Close-up of the cherry red body's cutaway and neck joint, showing binding, finish checking, and a strap button.
25 / 25Close-up of the cherry red body's cutaway and neck joint, showing binding, finish checking, and a strap button.

Gibson

1965 Gibson ES-330TDC Cherry Red Electric Hollowbody w/HSC

$4,795.00

Available

  • Year1965
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1965
Model
Gibson ES-330TDC Cherry Red Electric Hollowbody
Condition
Good
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.67
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.78
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.96
Weight
6lbs 2oz

Construction

Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets In Very Good Condition And Show Some Wear - Playability Is Just Fine (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
When We Received This Guitar The Electronics Were Shot - Pickups Were Dead And The Wiring Hardness Was Mostly Seized
Tuners
Earlier Kluson Single Line 3x3 Tuning Machines With Creme Oval Buttons (See Photos)

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1965 Gibson ES-330TDC Cherry Red Electric Hollowbody

Instrument Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Scratches And Checking (As Shown)

When We Received This Guitar The Electronics Were Shot - Pickups Were Dead And The Wiring Hardness Was Mostly Seized -

We Had The Original P-90's Rewound - The Neck Is Just a Rewind

The Bridge Pickup Had Broken Bobbins - The Bobbins Were Replaced And All The Other Original Parts Were Used - Pickup Was Rewound As Well - The Original Bobbin Will Be Included 

The Wiring Harness Was Pulled And A Mojotone Wiring Harness Is In The Guitar Now - The Original Harness Is Included

Original Chrome Trapeze Tailpiece

Original Nickel ABR-1 Bridge

Original Knobs And Pickguard

Solid Mahogany Neck With Bound Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Shows Finish Burn Mark Of Case Neck Rest (See Photos)

Comes With Period Correct Hard Shell Case In Fair Condition 

A true vintage classic, this 1965 Gibson ES-330TDC delivers the unmistakable warmth, resonance, and bite that have made these fully hollow Gibsons a favorite among collectors and players alike. Finished in its iconic Cherry Red nitrocellulose lacquer and loaded with original P-90 pickups, this USA-made example offers rich tonal character with exceptional vintage vibe throughout. With its lightweight feel, comfortable mahogany neck, and naturally aged aesthetic, this ES-330TDC captures the authentic look, sound, and feel of a well-loved mid-’60s Gibson. An inspiring instrument with undeniable vintage appeal and all the mojo players seek in a golden-era hollowbody.

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