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FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Gibson 339: how do we like 'em?
(This message was last edited by jhawkr at 10:02 AM, Feb 26th, 2012)
FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Gibson 339: how do we like 'em?
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Peegoo
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I had a mid-60s 335 for many years. Sounded fantastic, but I sold it because it had a fairly thin neck; I like bigger necks. I miss that magic tonal vibe. The 339 is available in a fat 50s neck profile. I've played a few in shops since they came out, and am leaning toward the buy. How does your 339 hold up after the honeymoon? Could soon be a NGD for Peegoo. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
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"The Prince of Pelham"Feb 26th, 2012 08:01 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The Gibsons are very nice. I have owned two and I keep getting rid of them not because they aren't great, but because I can't justify owning such an expensive guitar.
Enter the Epiphone version (as soon as they are in from backorder).
Peegoo
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Thank you, Counselor! I have also played the Epis and they are fantastic.
The fatter neck is really nice on these.
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The 50s neck on my 339 is really fat. And the body shape is much more comfortable than my 335.
If you like fat necks, you should definitely have one!
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North GnarlyingtonFeb 26th, 2012 08:32 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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What's the weight on the Gibsons?
jhawkr
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Someday, I'll get serious about playing!Feb 26th, 2012 09:58 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I played both extensively before I bought my ES-335 Plain Gloss Red. The 339 felt more like a lighter Les Paul to me than a smaller 335. They sound similar, but not the same. The 339 is less expensive than the 335. I think there is a model or two of the 335 with a fat neck for those that like a fat neck. Like a '59 shape.
Peegoo
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Thanks jhawkr. I've played the fat-neck 335s, and while they do sound glorious, I am leaning toward the 339 because of the reduced weight. The tone of these 339s is, I think, somewhere between a 335 and a Les Paul, which is okay with me. The '57 Classic pickups do sound fantastic too.
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I-10 west before PCHFeb 26th, 2012 11:06 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Maybe I am still in the honeymoon phase -- but my natural finish Epi 339 Pro is totally a keeper.
Feels good, looks good, sounds great (I am not a big gain tone player -- mostly centering on tweed and blackface tone with modest overdrive).
The Epi has a quality build and finish, good fret work, nice neck -- not 70's Fender-y thin -- not Gibson 50's baseball bat big.
All in all -- a delightful instrument for a primarily Fender guitar player.
mfitz804
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"The Prince of Pelham"Feb 26th, 2012 02:16 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"The fatter neck is really nice on these."
All a matter of preference. I prefer a thinner neck and the 30/60 neck was perfect for me. The '59 neck felt too big to me.
Awful nice of them to make the 339 with a choice of either, so that all can be happy with one.
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12,423 Mustangs passed and countingFeb 26th, 2012 04:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I also had a 335, late 60's, and my 339 really reminds me of it. Of course, it's been a long time since I sold the 335, but still, some things you just don't forget. The 339 is a great guitar and I don't care whether or not it sounds exactly like a 335; it's close enough!
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I've had my ES-339 for almost 5 years and it's still my #1.
The one I have is a 30/60 neck. The feel of the neck combined with fret size is the biggest reason why I enjoy playing it over my other guitars. It's very easy to play. I'm a fan of the Classic 57 pickups and think they are a great match for this guitar and the sound I want to get from it.
The one and only thing that bugs me is the cramped feeling when playing the upper most frets. I don't play up there often at all so it's just a minor gripe for me.
Anyway, it's kept me quite happy long past the honeymoon.
Peegoo
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Excellent, thanks man!
Clarence
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I've had mine since Christmas. I'm a Fender Tele guy but have really fallen for this one. I'm like everyone else in that I really like the '57 classic p/u's. Clear, clean great tone! The fit/finish is spot on. The cherry stain & aged binding is classic. Just a joy to play.
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T-boned and puncturedFeb 27th, 2012 02:07 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I breifly picked up and played the EPI 339 at a local shop. I like fat necks but this one felt oddly shouldered, like a 2x4. The setup was laughable and the guitar virtually unplayable.
archtop52
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Professor - My 339 with 30/60 neck weighs in at exactly 7 lbs
tquig
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playing the blues without paying duesFeb 27th, 2012 04:58 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I have the 359 ebony fretboard block inlays grover tuners-sounded a little more like a 335 than the 339 I tried at the same time. I hae no issues with upper fret access--easier than my les paul
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All good news...thanks guys. I have a Les Paul with the 57s, and these just may be the best modern humbuckers Gibson has ever shipped as factory equipment. I do like their tone and responsiveness.
Paul L
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I need more Lemon Pledge...Feb 27th, 2012 05:27 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"All good news...thanks guys. I have a Les Paul with the 57s, and these just may be the best modern humbuckers Gibson has ever shipped as factory equipment. I do like their tone and responsiveness."
Agreed. That's why I put them in my Epi doubleneck, and why I'll probably put them in an Epi 339 if I buy one.
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I love 57's. Put them in my Dot & they sound great.
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12,423 Mustangs passed and countingFeb 27th, 2012 07:04 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"I have a Les Paul with the 57s, and these just may be the best modern humbuckers Gibson has ever shipped as factory equipment."
Another fan here. A friend of mine had an LP with 57's and it compared very favorably to one that I had with Seth Lovers in it.
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