Jersey Frank Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Hey gang, I have this 1967 Gibson ES 330 and the serial number, to say the least, looks a bit weird. Someone told me it was B stock and others confirmed, just wanna get some more input?. 20230505_101905.heic 20230505_101910.heic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO'C Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Hi Frank, I used to have a '66 ES-330 and besides the wonky serial number yours looks spot on. The Gibson font on the headstock looks good for that year. An ES-330 is not a likely copy candidate. How long have you had it? Do you know any of its history? I still have a '69 ES-335 and it has the identical case. Your serial# does correspond to 1967. If I had to guess I think it was refinished. I can't recall ever seeing a late 60's ES with natural finish. Maybe someone stripped it all down and the serial#'s got too faded so they colored them in by hand, hence the sloppy look? I don't think Gibson did factory seconds until the 70's so I'm not sure about the 2 below the serial#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Agreed. Refinished. Agreed also, a clumsy attempt by some previous owner to fill in or enhance the serial number figures. Which is tragic, because it only brings into question the authenticity of the guitar, and therefore devalues the whole kit and caboodle. The tuning pegs/machine head GIBSON DELUXE back covers look brand new as well. Not a good or authentic look for a 1967 guitar. If I were a prospective buyer, those two elements alone would cause me to hard pass on it.😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Does the 2 mean its a second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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