Gibson ES-330

**Jimmy Mack** · 01-22-2026, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by ewall

Has anyone compared the Epi Casino '61 reissue with the Heritage H530 or the Eastman T64?

I have the Epi '61 RI Casino. Great great guitar, a favorite of mine. But have never compared it to a Heritage or Eastman.

**Spook410** · 01-22-2026, 01:08 AM

I really want a Collings I30 and would probably buy one if I were to run across an example not so outrageously priced. Not sure why other than avarice and greed.

**ewall** · 01-22-2026, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by Spook410

I really want a Collings I30 and would probably buy one if I were to run across an example not so outrageously priced. Not sure why other than avarice and greed.

Not sure I'll live that long. Not sure this is avarice and greed. They are supposedly very great instruments.

**Jx30510** · 01-22-2026, 02:55 PM

The Heritage H530 has the neck joint at 19th fret vs 16th of the Gibson ES330 (the traditionnal one, they did make the ES330L similar neck joint..)
It makes quite a difference.
I want to buy an ES330 style guitar, and am quite curious about the latest Heritage H530 Standard II. But wonder if that longer neck sticking out the body won't feel awkward to me.
The D'Angelico Excel SS Soho is another option.
I had the Eastman T64 for a while, it was perfectly build, but felt a little lifeless.