2012 Gibson Memphis 1959 ES-330 TD Semi-Hollow Guitar Used

We’re big fans of no-center-block thin hollow body electrics like the ES-330. For one thing they’re a lot lighter, and for another they have a convincing acoustic tone that makes unplugged practice a lot more rewarding. When combined with underwound single coil pickups like these, you get a versatile electric for a wide range of guitar styles. Perhaps you sacrifice the no-feedback promise of an ES-335 when playing stadium venues at high volume with vintage amps, but let’s be realistic…..

This example has been played, but the fret wear is very light and while there are a few light fingernail trails circling one tone knob the back, and the back of the neck, are super clean. Gibson gave these models a lightly aged look originally, so the finish was never real glossy and metal parts are slightly distressed . Comes with the original case, but no COA. As with the ’50s originals there’s no paper label and the stamped T-prefix FON under the treble-side f hole is the serial number.