Gibson ES 330TD

rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 27 Jul 2006 5:07 am

Not sure if this is the right place to post this - I am trying to find some help on the value of a 1959 gibson ES330TD (first year made)- It is original and in excellent shape with original hard shell tan with pink liner case and the "use Gibson Polish" tag was still on the handle - also has the Bigsby Tremolo with it but I don't think it was ever mounted. Has the plastic covered P-90's in it - and no weather checking.
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Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » 27 Jul 2006 8:31 am

Probably a couple of hundred. Where should I send the check? Seriously, a lot. My 1965 ES-175 has escalated, and any of the Gibsons from the 50's have gone out of sight (My sight, anyway).
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Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 27 Jul 2006 2:09 pm

Ron a lot more Than I Have. Call Bobbe Seymore He Can Tell you The Value. Randy

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 27 Jul 2006 2:13 pm

There's a 1960 model on Ebay right now for "Buy It Now" $4,850. Vintage Gibson hollowbodies are worth a mint these days. Good on ya......

Mike Thomas · Post by **Mike Thomas** » 27 Jul 2006 5:01 pm

$3000-$5000 depending on how much someone really wants it.

Don Olson · Post by **Don Olson** » 27 Jul 2006 5:42 pm

Hey Ron,
Do a Google search for Vitage Guitars.Most dealers won't give you a price,they want you to set a price so you need to look around to find one for sale.I have a Gibson Tal Farlow that I needed to get a appraisal on for insurance,I finally found one doing a Google seach.
Don Olson

rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 28 Jul 2006 3:06 am

Thanx for everyones help - I got several emails helping me also - Now I have to figure out whether I want to sell it or not.

Hey Lefty - The humor section is down a little lower in the forum

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Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 28 Jul 2006 5:47 pm

There are some 330s at Norm's Rare guitars priced between $2,500 and 3,000.

Colby Tipton · Post by **Colby Tipton** » 28 Jul 2006 5:53 pm

There you go, money for a new steel guitar.

Warren Cohran · Post by **Warren Cohran** » 31 Jul 2006 4:42 am

I sold a 1964 ES 330 FOR $2500. IT was in very good conditon . Im sure yours is worth more than that.

Mark Metdker · Post by **Mark Metdker** » 31 Jul 2006 5:38 am

Here is my 1968 ES330. Needs a fret job, but man does that thing sound good. Great neck also.

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Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 31 Jul 2006 12:17 pm

I traded a sunburst one that was absolutely mint for a new Taylor 710 a few years ago. I didn't have any use for the Gibson and loved the Taylor so at the time it was a good trade. The Gibson has of course appreciated quite a bit in the last few years. Oh well.

Rick Batey · Post by **Rick Batey** » 31 Jul 2006 12:54 pm

rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 31 Jul 2006 3:22 pm

I hear you Rick - I'm not sure what to do - I'm not much into collecting, but have received some real intersting offers and am planing on buying a house! - Still Thinkin'

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Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 31 Jul 2006 6:30 pm

In excellent shape, probably around $4,500. (That's up almost 50% in the last 3-4 years!)

More and more people are "flipping" guitars like they do real estate, so most brands have seen a considerable appreciation in the last few years.