Description:
From your first notes on the Gibson Custom 1964 ES-330 Historic VOS, you'll be transported to a time when hollowbody electric guitars were king. From the 3-ply maple and poplar body and quartersawn mahogany neck to the smooth feel along the rolled edges of the hand-selected A-grade dark rosewood fretboard, it's a pure vintage experience through and through. Plug the '330 into your favorite tube amp, dial in the MHS P-90 single-coil pickups, and you'll conjure everything from mellow, vibrant jazz tones to the sound of a rock 'n' roll revolution.
VOS stands for "Vintage Original Spec," and is not a product designation Gibson uses lightly. With the 1964 ES-330 Historic VOS, the goal was to re-create the experience of playing a classic Gibson ES. From its Kluson tuning machines to its Trapeze tailpiece, Gibson's elite luthiers have handcrafted an instrument that has exceeded our perennially high expectations.
The guitar's VOS credentials begin with premium tonewoods. With its 3-ply maple/poplar/maple top and back, the single-chamber body creates a full, warm, and vibrant sound with impressive sustain. The top is braced with quartersawn Adi spruce. The neck is carved from select quartersawn mahogany, enhancing its strength and preventing twisting or warping. But in a nod to modern player preferences, the A-grade dark rosewood fingerboard is fitted with 22 medium-jumbo frets, however, its aged celluloid small block inlays retain the authentic vintage vibe of the instrument.
Technical specifications:
Top Wood | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Back & Sides Wood | 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
Neck Wood | Quartersawn Mahogany |
Neck Profile | Rounded Mid '60s |
Neck Joint | Hot Hide Glue |
Fingerboard | Dark Rosewood |
Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo, Nickel Silver |
Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Block |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" |
Nut Material | Nylon |
Width at Nut | 1 11/16" |
Headstock | Holly Headstock Veneer and Pearl Inlaid Logo |
Binding | Cream |
Pickups | 2x MHS P-90 Dog Ear Single-coil |
Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switch, Memphis Tone circuit Historic |
Pots | CTS 550K Audio |
Bridge | ABR-1 Bridge with Nickel-plated Brass Saddles |
Tailpiece | Thinline Trapeze Tailpiece |
Tuners | Kluson White Oval Buttons |
Knobs | Black Top Hat |
Case | Black Hardshell Case |
COA | Yes |
Additional info:
Country of origin: | United States |
Condition: | New |
Warranty: | 3 years |
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