Overall, i love this guitar from the standpoint of how an es plays. Ive never played a gibson es335, but it wouldnt matter because i wont spend crazy money on a guitar. Epiphone es339 pro electric guitar cherry music123. The epiphone es 339 pro cuts down the size of the trademark body to make it even more playable, and alnico classic buckers give it a unique tonal signature. Through the course of more than five decades and myriad shifting musical styles, the es335 has remained one of the most popular electric guitars of all time. He just retired and bought a bunch of guitars from sweetwater and realized he cant play them all. Again i have to point out that the guitar is absolutely stunning, and sometimes its better to look good than.
The epiphone es339 pro cuts down the size of the trademark body to make it even more playable, and alnico classic buckers give it a unique tonal signature. And yet, this compact hollow body clearly shares some classic guitar dna with its older, more famous brother, the. The guitar also has more heft than might be expected, but then again, the es339 pro does have a solid center block to control feedback. Epiphone ultra339 semihollowbody electric guitar demo. Released at the same time as the epiphone es 339, the ultra 339 features the same size, shape, look and feel.
For guitarists seeking the power of epiphone s ultra iii electronics in an es style guitar, epiphone is proud to offer the ultra 339 guitar. You can see the specs and details on the new epiphone ultra es339 here at. Featuring the legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized version, the ultra339 will take your performance and comfort to. Tap into the great character and sustain of a semiacoustic, but retain some of the lowmid resonance of a solid body. Well get in touch when the epiphone es339 pro cherry is available. Its a long video, but i found these guys enjoyable to watch. The epiphone es339 pro pickups are set up to provide a huge variety of sound choices for the modern guitarist. With its new ultra339 model, epiphone has improved the classic semihollow guitar design by using a smaller body and adding updates, like a nanomag pickup system and a usb output. The main structural difference is that the es339 is essentially a smaller es335 but the cs339 has a mahogany back like a chambered les paul with a maple archtop fitted to it. Now, you can play any gig and any style with just one guitar the epiphone es339. The semihollow epiphone es 339 pro has only been around a short while, but it pays tribute to one of the most wellknown guitars in gibsons line. Apr 18, 2012 for these budgetconscious guitar aficionados, epiphones new ultra339 might just be the answer to their prayers. Gibson epiphone es339, es345, es355 and ultra339 plus blues jam duration. The epiphone es 339 features a slim taper dprofile set neck, maple body with centerblock, epiphone alnico pro pickups and high quality hardware including mediumjumbo frets and premium tuneomatic bridge.
Featuring epiphones legendary es semihollow body construction in a reduced sized, the new ultra339 will take your guitar playing to the. Its a versatile guitar that could get by at country, but is best on the middle and neck positions. Get the guaranteed best price on semihollow and hollow body electric guitars like the epiphone es339 pro electric guitar at musicians friend. For those who are used to carrying two guitars to gigs, the es339 pro will solve that problem once and for all. Today, the epiphone es 339 turns back the clock to this golden era, while simultaneously rocketing the semiacoustic into the future. Epiphone es 339 pro cherry semihollowbody electric guitar with maple laminate body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and 2 humbucking pickups cherry epiphone s es 339 pro semihollowbody electric guitar has roots in the classic era of rock n roll yet. Sixstringbluesdotcom presents a demo of the epiphone es 339 pro model guitar.
How can i pass this up actual picture from sweetwater. Epiphone es339 pro electric guitar vintage sunburst musicians. Find great deals on ebay for epiphone es and epiphone es 339. Epiphone es339 set up advice welcome discussion in other epiphones started by alty, dec 9, 20. With the size and feel of a les paul, it retains that distinct semihollowbody tone producing a fullbodied sound from the alnico classic pro pickups with pushpull coilsplitting for singlecoil tones. Epiphone es339 semi hollow body electric guitar, cherry red. With a pair of classic pro humbuckers, and a smaller body size than a es335 or casino, the epiphone es339 pro is a versatile, comfortable semihollowbody. A month ago i went into the guitar center on hillsborough in tampa with no intention of buying a guitar. Ive always been interested in semihollow body guitars. The new es339 pro is the perfect remedy, featuring smaller body dimensions while still retaining the belllike tone the es series is famous for. The ultra 339 is for guitarists seeking the power of the ultra iiis breakthrough electronics in an es style guitar, featuring epiphone s legendary es semihollow body construction in a reduced sized, the new ultra 339 will take your guitar playing to the ultra level. The ultra339 where tradition meets technology for guitarists seeking the power of the ultraiiis breakthrough electronics in an esstyle guitar, epiphone is proud to announce the new ultra339. Check current pricing and read more info on the epiphone es339 at.
Epiphone and aljon go demonstrate the epiphone ultra339 semihollowbody electric guitar. For those who are used to carrying two guitars to gigs, the es339 will solve that problem once and for all. The ultra was quite heavy and the sound was not exactly what i wanted it sounded a bit too plastic and rough even with the nano pickups. Featuring the legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized version, the ultra 339 will take your performance and comfort to the next ultra level. Featuring epiphones legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized, the new ultra339 will take your guitar playing. The epiphone es339 continues the archtop legacy with a slightly smaller body, while retaining the belllike tone and elegant construction of the. As a result, the ultra339 provides greater playing comfort, a variety of acoustic. Heres something that most people dont tell beginners in guitar and tone searching. When i unpacked the guitar i was surprised to see that the body had a gloss finish. That being said, there is no such thing as the best amp for a specific guitar.
May 18, 2017 the new es 339 pro is the perfect remedy, featuring smaller body dimensions while still retaining the belllike tone the es series is famous for. Epiphone es339 set up advice welcome my les paul forum. Epiphone has fitted the es 339 with a probucker2 neck pickup and a probucker3 in the bridge position, both powerhouse jobs but capable of a variety of less fullon sounds when used with the coiltap facility. Epiphone es339 pro semihollowbody electric guitar demo. All in all, a very enjoyable and lessthanexpensive way to have some 6string fun. Original introduced in the late 50s, es series guitars were instant classics. I found this video that demos several epiphone semi hollows including the es339 ultra and the es339 pro. While the ultra 339 is packed with cutting edge technology, it still maintains the same basic specifications that made es style guitars the choice of two generations of artists from chuck berry to b. Click to enlarge the es339 is designed by gibson to bring you the best of both worlds having the size and comfort of a regular solid body guitar, while maintaining the look, feel and sound of a semihollow body guitar. The epiphone es 339 is a highly versatile, jackofalltrades guitar capable of producing satisfying tones for almost any music style. Setup, finish, fretends and inlays all display top notch workmanship and with the guitar pitched at such an affordable price, value for money is the word. Apr 22, 20 nearly perfect since its introduction in 1958, the semihollow es 335 is one of the most versatile electric guitars ever developed. Compare prices and shop epiphone es 339 pro electric guitars on reverb.
The semihollow epiphone es339 pro has only been around a short while, but it pays tribute to one of the most wellknown guitars in gibsons line. Laminated mahogany top, back, and sides set maple neck semihollow construction vintage alnico v plus pickups rosewood fretboard locktone tuneomatic bridge and stopbar tailpiece scale length 2434 nut width 11725. We take a look at the new, epiphone es339 do good things come in small packages. Epiphone es339 semi hollow body electric guitar, vintage sunburst. Like virtually all es guitars, the ultra339 is built from a laminated maple body with. I think gibson should incorporate coil split into the es339. What the guy on the left when he demos the es 339 pro 11. Both are awesome guitars with a slight tonal variation due to their configurations. Epiphone es339 pro cherry epiphone semiacoustic gak. More than meets the eye like virtually all es guitars, the ultra339 is built from a laminated maple body with a solid center block, and on the surface, it seems like a typical gibson semihollow guitar. The new es 339 pro is the perfect remedy, featuring smaller body dimensions while still retaining the belllike tone the es series is famous for. The main structural difference is that the es 339 is essentially a smaller es 335 but the cs 339 has a mahogany back like a chambered les paul with a maple archtop fitted to it. Epiphone offers the es 339 in a choice of ebony, natural, cherry or vintage sunburst finishes. Epiphone ultra 339 semi acoustic, natural nearly new at.
Jul 25, 2011 yes, unlike the gibson model, pickups can be split into single coils via pushpull volume controls. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above to learn even more about the epiphone ultra339. I think gibson should incorporate coil split into the es 339. I have a 339 not an epiphone, i have to make do with the gibson cs model i use 10s on it.
Epiphone es339 pro electric guitar vintage sunburst guitar. Featuring epiphones legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized, the new ultra339 will take your guitar playing to the ultralevel. Gibsons es339, which married the semihollow construction of the legendary. I found this video that demos several epiphone semi hollows including the es 339 ultra and the es 339 pro. However, the label ultra is a clear hint that this guitar is not an ordinary stringed instrument, and upon better inspection, you will find that the difference is in the electronics.
Featuring epiphones legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized, the new ultra339 will take your guitar playing to. Gibson epiphone es 339, es 345, es 355 and ultra 339 plus blues jam duration. The epiphone es339 is a highly versatile, jackofalltrades guitar capable of producing satisfying tones for almost any music style. With its new ultra 339 model, epiphone has improved the classic semihollow guitar design by using a smaller body and adding updates, like a nanomag pickup system and a usb output. Epiphone ultra339 electric guitar overview youtube. Facebook twitter youtube instagram newsletters rss. The gibson es339 is one of the legendary us brands newest designs.
The epiphone es 339 continues the archtop legacy with a slightly smaller body, while retaining the belllike tone and elegant construction of the. So ive only ever tried epiphone and ibanez and lowerend instruments. With its new ultra339 model, epiphone has improved the. Nearly perfect since its introduction in 1958, the semihollow es335 is one of the most versatile electric guitars ever developed. This is the first video output from my new final cut pro software. The epiphone es339 pro has its roots in the classic era of semiacoustics the era that defined the epiphone and gibson kalamazoo factory as a leader in cutting edge instruments. For guitarists seeking the power of epiphones ultraiii electronics in an es style guitar, epiphone is proud to offer the new ultra339 guitar. Epiphone unveils a smaller es series guitar, the epiphone es339, a double cutaway, semihollowbody thinline guitar. For guitarists seeking the power of epiphones ultraiii electronics in an es style guitar, epiphone is proud to offer the ultra339 guitar. The pics on musicians friend looked like the body was satin ill post a pic below.
Ive had this guitar for over a year now, and it still gets played at least once or twice a week even as ive acquired a number of other guitars, as i love the tones it can generate through my vox night train 15 tube amp and vox 1 x 12 extension cab. Released at the same time as the epiphone es339, the ultra339 features the same size, shape, look and feel. Epiphone ultra 339 semi acoustic, natural nearly new the epiphone ultra339 where tradition meets technology for guitarists seeking the power of the ultraiiis breakthrough electronics in an esstyle guitar, epiphone is proud to announce the ultra339. Now, you can play any gig and any style with just one guitarthe epiphone es339 pro. Sixstringbluesdotcom presents a demo of the epiphone es339 pro model guitar. Today, the epiphone es339 turns back the clock to this golden era, while simultaneously rocketing the semiacoustic into the future. For guitarists seeking the power of epiphone s ultra iii electronics in an es style guitar, epiphone is proud to offer the new ultra 339 guitar.
Ive had this guitar for over a year now, and it still gets played at least once or twice a week even as ive acquired a number of other guitars, as i love the tones it can generate through my vox night train 15. Epiphone es339 p90 pro semihollowbody electric guitar. Through the course of more than five decades and myriad shifting musical styles, the es 335 has remained one of the most popular electric guitars of all time. This extends the range of available tones vastly, and arguably puts the epiphone es 339 among the most versatile guitars available at this price. Epiphone es339 pro fender stratocaster guitar forum. Epiphone es339 pro cherry semihollowbody electric guitar with maple laminate body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and 2 humbucking pickups cherry epiphones es339 pro semihollowbody electric guitar has roots in the classic era of rock n roll yet. Its ingenious blend of hollowbody warmth and complexity and solidbody bite and sustain made it arguably the most versatile guitar available when gibson introduce.
I actually prefer the hardware ive seen on the epiphones dials and nickelsilver finish to the copper colored ive seen on other models, including gibsons. Featuring the legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized version, the new ultra 339 will take your performance and comfort to the next ultra level. Fit and finish is beautifuli ordered the cherry red. Not enough to buy one, though, because theyre so dang big and im not crazy about the necks. For guitarists seeking the power of the ultraiiis breakthrough electronics in an esstyle guitar, epiphone is proud to announce the new ultra339. Epiphone ultra339 electric guitar musicians friend.
Though neither is it one of epiphones occasionally chunkier necks. And the fact that i didnt have to download drivers and spend a lot of time trying to. My new epiphone es339 p90 pro arrived this afternoon. Love the epiphone, easy action and good sound played through pod farm and garageband.
The guitar also has more heft than might be expected, but then again, the es339 pro does have a. Epiphone es339 in vintage sunburst andertons music co. Update 1 after waiting a painful month for this used guitar to clear, i was finally able to purchase it. The epiphone es 339 pro has its roots in the classic era of semiacoustics the era that defined the epiphone and gibson kalamazoo factory as a leader in cutting edge instruments. While i generally prefer a lower action, the ultra339s dprofile neck, which is comparable in size to the 3060 neck option on the gibson es339 the fatter 59 neck profile option is not currently offered by epiphone is a delight to playwith its 12 radius, 24. Featuring the legendary es semihollow body construction in a reducedsized version, the new ultra339 will take your performance and comfort to the next ultralevel. By the way, not sure why they offer the sunburst model at less of a cost than the natural or cherry. The epiphone es 339 pro pickups are set up to provide a huge variety of sound choices for the modern guitarist. The new epiphone es339 pickups are set up to provide a huge variety of sound choices for the modern guitarist. Jimmy jackson gives an introduction to guitarrig 4le. The es339 has a reduced size and weight laminated maple 335style archtop body with a solid center block. The ultra339 features a laminated maple body with a solid center block, classic f. For those who are used to carrying two guitars to gigs, the es 339 pro will solve that problem once and for all.
Buy the epiphone es 339 pro cherry and get free delivery. In hand, the es339 pros neck is slim, but substantial not like those superskinny vintage gibson 335 necks. Now, you can play any gig and any style with just one guitarthe epiphone es 339 pro. Epiphone es339 pro semi hollow electric cherry long.
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