What is your opinion of the Gibson es 339? - Page 2

NevadaPic · #16 11-26-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by imwjl

335s and things quite like them do same as a Telecaster, Les Paul, Stratocaster, 6120 and other classics that nailed it with design and tone a long time ago.

I'm glad they didn't roll up shop after the first Broadcaster and Les Paul then else we would be missing a lot.

Spencer Lee · #17 11-28-2013, 07:47 AM

If you yearn for the smaller bodied semi but find they are a little out of your price bracket, you could always check out the Gibson Midtown. It's flat top rather than arch top but is available with a Bigsby (Midtown Standard, '57 Classics) without Bigsby (Midtown Custom, Burstbucker 1 and 2) or even P90's.

Of course, if you want something totally different, you could try the N-225!

The Growler · #18 11-28-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer Lee

If you yearn for the smaller bodied semi but find they are a little out of your price bracket, you could always check out the Gibson Midtown. It's flat top rather than arch top but is available with a Bigsby (Midtown Standard, '57 Classics) without Bigsby (Midtown Custom, Burstbucker 1 and 2) or even P90's.

Of course, if you want something totally different, you could try the N-225!

I haven't seen a Midtown in person yet, but they look interesting and are almost half the price. Could be a winner!

NevadaPic · #19 11-28-2013, 06:10 PM

The Midtown Custom is a fine guitar w/ much the same sound as the ES-339. They are out of production (more-or-less) except for the so-called Limited Edition available here and there. Had I found one at a decent price, I would have bought one. Unfortunately the price folks were (are) asking for used examples is a wee bit out of line.

NevadaPic · #20 11-28-2013, 06:42 PM

Both the Gibson ES-339 and Midtown Custom are awesome electric guitars. The 339 features a carved top, more extensive body binding, rosewood fingerboard, other stuff v. the Midtown Custom. If you can find a Midtown Custom (as shown) under $1000, go for it!

Note the flat top compared to the ES-339 and the Richlite fingerboard. Neither a deal breaker in my opinion.

The Growler · #21 11-30-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaPic

Both the Gibson ES-339 and Midtown Custom are awesome electric guitars. The 339 features a carved top, more extensive body binding, rosewood fingerboard, other stuff v. the Midtown Custom. If you can find a Midtown Custom (as shown) under $1000, go for it!

Note the flat top compared to the ES-339 and the Richlite fingerboard. Neither a deal breaker in my opinion.

Those are nice! Congratulations on those two.

NevadaPic · #22 12-01-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

Those are nice! Congratulations on those two.

Thanks Bud! Alas they are long gone. I missed the 339 so much however that I recently bought an ES-339 Traditional Pro.

The Growler · #23 12-01-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaPic

Thanks Bud! Alas they are long gone. I missed the 339 so much however that I recently bought an ES-339 Traditional Pro.

Very nice as well! Do you miss the f-holes? Is the boost feature helpful?

NevadaPic · #24 12-02-2013, 06:06 PM

Thanks! I don't miss the f-holes. Guitar picks invariably made there way into one or the other. The utility of the boost remains to be seen.

The Growler · #25 12-14-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

I love 'em. Versatile, great tones available. Slightly smaller than the 335s. Being a semi-hollow body they are more resistant to feedback than hollow bodies are.

Here's a link to an ES-359 which is a Gibson Custom Shop version. Nice demo of the versatility and sounds you can get.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsvN-NHtBPI

I had found this link while looking for mine, which I found!

NGD link here: http://www.taylorguitarforum.com/for...d.php?t=321337

Sword Bringer · #26 02-20-2014, 10:25 AM

i was really impressed. The gibson rep was at the Guitar Center and seemed to want to steer me away from it. It plays more like a solid body than the 335. but being a small guy. it would be perfect for me. I had to get rid of a 335 because it was just too darn big!

stratokatsu · #27 02-20-2014, 10:39 AM

Sword Bringer - The Gibson rep was probably hoping you would look at the Gibson version.

I'm going to sell my 339. I found the Epi ES-335 Limited, basically the bigger body with Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers and coil splitting. This guitar is what I had hoped for when I got the 339. It's about $50 more than the 339. You might want to try one before you make up your mind on a 339.

Slappy · #28 02-20-2014, 10:27 PM

I have a 339, and am deciding if I'm gonna sell it or not. I was looking for the 335 sound in a smaller package, and wound up with more of a Les Paul-ish sound. Not exactly what I was looking for. But I really like the guitar though, so I'm torn...

mikealpine · #29 02-21-2014, 06:48 AM

I like them, especially for size versatility. Didn't know you can get one with the F holes. Probably more resistant to feedback with them.

stratokatsu · #30 02-21-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mikealpine

I like them, especially for size versatility. Didn't know you can get one with the F holes. Probably more resistant to feedback with them.

I'm confused. Would it be more resistant to feedback with or without the f-hole?

My Epi version has the f-hole, not that it matters. I don't play so loudly at home to worry about it. It's going to be listed in the classifieds here soon.