1962 Gibson ES 330 T

by Robert Brown
(Mentor, Ohio)

How much would this single pickup guitar in average condition sell for? It is a sunburst color. The front body is in very good condition. The back of the body has quite a few "belt rash" marks. Nothing too deep, but all over the back. The frets are pretty badly worn from use. The back of the neck is in very good condition. The head has some minor dings that should be expected, but overall good shape. Overall the guitar plays well, despite the fret wear.

ANSWER

Hi, Robert--

Here is the general info:

ES-330 T
- double round cutaway semi-hollow bound body, arched maple top, raised bound black pickguard, f-holes, maple back/sides, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/trapeze tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, nickel hardware, single coil pickup, volume/tone control, available in Cherry (ES-330 TC) Natural, or Sunburst finishes, mfg. 1959-1963. In 1962, block fingerboard inlays replaced dot inlays and chrome covered pickups replaced black plastic pickups, Cherry finish became an option, and Natural finish was discontinued.

The pricing info:

Mint $3,500
Exc.+ $2,750
Exc. $2,200
Avg.+ $1,850
Avg. $1,500
General $1,200

Lynne