2012 Gibson Custom '59 ES-330 VOS

[gfadeley]

SOLD LOCALLY, THANKS FOLKS! Time to part with my 2012 Gibson Custom VOS '59 ES-330. Calling all Grant Green obsessives.

• Excellent shade of sunburst with the slight fade as you move down the body. Mild flame when the light hits it right. Back is nicely figured, too.
• Neck is chunky but very comfortable. Think '58 Les Paul reissue: .94" at 1st fret, 1" at 12th.
• All stock with zero mods or repairs.
• Frets have very little to no visual wear.
• Currently strung with 12-52 Pyramid flats.
• Sounds terrific. It's spent most of its time doing the Grant Green thing through a '65 Ampeg Reverberocket, but with roundwounds it'll certainly rock if you want it to.
• Original case with COA.
• Hardware has usual 14 years of VOS tarnish.
• Slight buckle rash on back which I tried to capture in last photo.

There's a good chance I end up regretting this, but to be perfectly honest I don't play it enough to justify what is a pretty extravagant guitar.
I am located in the US and would prefer to ship in the lower 48. Asking $5,000 shipped, with offers more than welcome.
Please let me know if you'd like other photos or more info. Thanks!

[Mr. T]

I never chime in on these things, but these are such great guitars that I can’t resist. Mine quickly became my favorite for gigs — lightweight, exceptionally ergonomic while standing, and with a tone to die for. While I’ve always preferred one-trick ponies over Swiss Army knives, these guitars truly excel in every playing situation. If it weren’t for the perfect fingerboard and fretwork, you’d think you were playing an authentic vintage Gibson. Yours has a gorgeous top. Someone is going to be really happy.

Good luck with the sale.

[gfadeley]

Hear, hear, Mr. T! Thanks for your comment – it really is a great instrument.