The Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar is a Gibson electric guitar, currently around $3319.64. Close alternatives include the Ibanez Custom AS200 with 2-Tone Finish and the Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster Electric Guitar. It pairs well with the Fender Prosonic and the Orange Matamp.
Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar
Gibson · electric guitar
The Gibson ES-330 is a semi-hollow body electric guitar delivering bright, cutting tone ideal for rhythm and jazz. Its center block construction controls feedback while preserving resonance. The ES-330 appeals to players seeking semi-hollow character.
- brightness
- gain
- semi hollow character
- rhythm
- resonance
- bright
- jazz
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar is commonly used in
- Jazz
Amps that pair well with the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
23% matchRun Fender Prosonic after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Matamp
Orange
22% matchOrange Matamp leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Blackstar HT-5R Series HT-5R 5W 1x12
Blackstar
20% matchWhere this leans bright, Blackstar HT-5R Series HT-5R 5W 1x12 answers back warm
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
tonal matchDumble Steel String Singer's smooth balances out the bright tone
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchGibson GA-50 leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp answers back warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange Terror Bass answers back warm
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchOrange Little Bass Thing's warm balances out the bright tone
Pedals that stack with the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
15% matchOne Control Lingonberry Overdrive leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive
One Control
14% matchOne Control Strawberry Red Overdrive leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchOrange - Vintage Distortion leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive answers back smooth
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
tonal matchBehringer Chorus Symphony leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo's warm balances out the bright tone
Pigtronix gamma drive
Pigtronix
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Pigtronix gamma drive answers back warm
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Dunlop Echoplex Preamp answers back smooth
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard
electric guitar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
1961 Gibson ES-335
Gibson
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature
Gibson
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Albert Collins Telecaster
Fender
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Ibanez Custom AS200 with 2-Tone Finish
electric guitar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster Electric Guitar
electric guitar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002
electric guitar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez VM1 Vinnie Moore Signature
Ibanez
89% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez S470
Ibanez
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez Custom AS200 with 2-Tone Finish, the Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster Electric Guitar, the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002. Budget picks: Ibanez GB10 George Benson Signature, Yamaha Pacifica 1421, Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar. Boutique upgrades: Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard, 1961 Gibson ES-335, Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature.
What pairs well with the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Prosonic, Orange Matamp, Blackstar HT-5R Series HT-5R 5W 1x12 — Run Fender Prosonic after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm.
How much does the Gibson ES-330 Electric Guitar cost?+
Around $3319.64 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Ibanez Custom AS200 with 2-Tone Finish
- vs Ibanez GB10 George Benson Signature
- vs Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster Electric Guitar