Well now we finally talk about the great ES-333.
Two years ago I ran into a used 333 in blonde (natural) and was
instantly taken by this guitar. It came with a case and was $800.
It had seen its share of active playing and I got to get known to the
owner who played mainly jazz and blues and that extremely well.
The instrument has accompanied him all over the place in Europe and
South America, As he stated it blew quite a few 335s out of the water.
And he was right!
I did put nickel covers on the pick ups and mirror knobs but no pickguard
and polished it.
First I intended to get different pick ups but the stock ones grew on me and
are still in.
This baby sounds sweet, jazzy, growls or barks with a beautiful sustain and
is a joy to play.
Yes, there all these 335s, 339s and 345s (I got one) , but this good old 333 workhorse
can sure keep up with them.