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  1. The embossed pickup covers were only used from late '70 thru Late '72, with some stragglers in early '73. The purple label matches that period, too. And the trapeze wasn't in use in '62-'64; they were using stop tails until '65. If people just check the serial #, they can be completely misled because Gibson re-used many of them. I'd say it's right in that '71-'72 era. Looks like a beauty, though - I'd happily grab it. Just don't pay '62-'64 prices for it 🙂
  2. Hey, Sean - There's a Gibson ES-330 Owners group on Facebook that could be a big help to you. There are people there who truly know 330s inside and out. Check it out.
  3. Hey, Doug! Just wanted to say "Hi!" and let you know that your ES-330's and that 335 are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Maybe you'd consider posting those pictures on my "ES-330 fans?" thread over at the Gibson Lounge. I think everybody would like to ogle them! Cheers!

  4. Just saw another one at the Boston GC today - July 5th. Higher price now - $3400 - but this one was even sweeter than the first one they had. My buddy and I both played it and couldn't put it down. Just can't swing it financially at this time. Don't think it will last long - so if you;re interested, get down there. Ask for Larry - he's the guy who helped us, and one of the few people at GC who really know what's up.
  5. Sweet! They only had one at GC Boston, and it's gone. I think it's a great deal for the price, from what I saw/heard/played. Enjoy it, man.
  6. Just played a Joe Bonamassa model ES-335 at the Guitar Center in Boston... and I'm still drooling. Finish work is great on it - aged metal parts, aged binding, sunburst color, etc. Plays beautifully - really comfy neck shape. BUT THE TONE...OH LORDY, THE TONE!!!!! Thick, rich, detailed, lovely tone. Amazing range of sounds available, too - the tone and volume knobs create a huge variation in sound options. It's $2999.99 - lots of dough, for sure, but a bargain compared to so many other guitars in their Platinum Room. They only had 1 in stock. Salesman told us only 100 were made (not sure if that's a fact or not), so very few stores even have 1...but if you can find one to play, check it out. If I weren't currently unemployed, it would hav come home with me for sure.
  7. Hi, Mark - I think you got the perfect strings sizes with the 11s your tech put on. I used 10s until my favorite tech talked me into trying 11s... and I never went back. The Casino probably came with 10s, but 11s will bring out more of its sound. Epi P-90s are fine, BTW. They're not Gibson P-90s, but sound good and are really strong in output. I play an Epi Casino and a Gibson ES-330 and like the sound differences between them. The Casino seems to be voiced darker than the 330; it definitely has more rock 'n roll growl while the 330 has more high end and clarity for jazz. I did some research about string gauges to try to get historically accurate strings for my 1959 ES-225. 10's weren't available in the 50's or even early to mid '60s. The standard gauges back then seemed to 12s, with 11s being light. No less an authority than George Gruhn answered my question about this in Vintage Guitar mag. He said that Ernie Ball was the first mfr. to market 10s - until then, guys took a 10 from a banjo set and replaced the high E with it. I went with 12s on that guitar, but play 11s on all my other guitars - seem like the right blend of sound and playability. Also - take a look at Snake Oil Brand strings. They're available online if you can't find them near you. Made with pure nickel for a nice warm, vintage sound that still maintains good snap. They feel great and last a LONG time, too. Enjoy it, Dougg330
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