Gibson / ES-330 TD / 1959 / Sunburst / Guitar
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Why is the inside of this guitar painted red? We'll get to that. It's a bone stock, all original, no issue (except the red paint which we'll get to) 1959 big ol' neck ES-330. Plays great, sounds great and won't break the bank. It has, like most 330's, an added strap button at the heel-they didn't come with a second strap button-probably an edict from the bean counters at Gibson to save thirty five cents per guitar. Original Gibson badged case. So, what's the deal with the red paint. It's factory-the factory order number and model name are on top of the red, not under it. But why paint the inside of a 330 red? Here's what I could learn about that--Apparently, when a guitar was used for the brochure, it had to be photographed a certain way and the unfinished wood would reflect the light and look odd. The red paint was a more pleasing tone-remember this was black and white-so they painted the inside red before the guitar was assembled and put it aside for photo shoots. I'll put up a black and white photo so you can see just how pleasing it is.
OK Guitars, USA 
OK Guitars is an online only store in Kent, CT, USA. I ship anywhere If you're looking for a 335/345 or 355 from 1958-1965, I probably have what you're looking for or I know where to find it. I sometimes have later ones that I've taken in trade. I buy and sell more early ES 335s, 345s and 355s than anyone. I also deal in other vintage guitars and amps from the 50's and 60's.
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