Gibson ES-330 2025 - Sixties Cherry

This 2025 Gibson ES-330 in Sixties Cherry is one of those guitars that just feels alive the second you pick it up. The ES-330 has always had its own magic compared to the ES-335 family — fully hollow, incredibly resonant, lightweight in feel, and loaded with P-90 character. It has that airy, open, almost vocal response that makes every note feel more connected to the guitar itself.

The finish on this one is absolutely beautiful. The Sixties Cherry has a deep, rich red color that really pops against the black pickguard, black P-90 covers, cream binding, and chrome hardware. It has that classic Gibson semi-hollow look, but with a little more attitude thanks to the darker hardware contrast and full hollowbody construction. In person, the cherry finish has a really strong vintage-inspired presence without looking worn or tired.

What makes the ES-330 special is the way it responds acoustically before you even plug it in. Because it is fully hollow, the guitar has a very lively natural resonance. You feel it against your body when you play, and that translates directly into the plugged-in tone. It has a woody, open character that is different from a center-block ES-335. There is more air around the notes, more bloom, and a really expressive feel under the hands.

The original P-90 pickups sound fantastic in this guitar. They have that perfect mix of clarity, bite, warmth, and grit. Clean tones have a beautiful chime and openness, while pushed tones get raw, vocal, and dynamic in a way that humbuckers just do not quite do. It is the kind of guitar that reacts heavily to your hands, your pick attack, and the volume controls.

Playability is excellent. It has a recent setup, new strings, spot-on intonation, comfortable action, and like-new frets. The neck feels smooth and easy, and the guitar has really strong resonance across the body. It is the kind of instrument that makes you want to keep playing just because it feels so responsive.

Condition is excellent and very close to like-new overall. There is very little to no visible play wear, hardly even a finish scratch, and the chrome hardware looks extremely clean. The guitar presents beautifully and has clearly been very well cared for.

Included with the guitar is the original Gibson hard shell case along with the complete case candy shown.

What stood out to me

• 2025 Gibson ES-330
• Sixties Cherry finish
• Fully hollow ES body construction
• Original Gibson P-90 pickups
• Deep, rich cherry finish
• Cream body binding
• Black pickguard and black pickup covers
• Chrome hardware looks extremely clean
• Excellent resonance and acoustic response
• Recent setup
• New strings
• Spot-on intonation
• Comfortable action
• Like-new fret condition
• Excellent, near like-new overall condition
• Very little to no visible play wear
• Original Gibson hard shell case included
• Complete case candy included

Like all my guitars, this one has been carefully inspected, tested, and set up to ensure it plays exactly the way a great instrument should. I personally go through every guitar before it ships so there are no surprises when it arrives.

⏳ Quick note

These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 1–5 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window.