btoth76 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hello! Yesterday, I drove to Wien, and while there I've visited the shop called Klangfarbe. It's in Guglgasse 14 - worth taking a look at the site on Street View. Wonderful, old gas production plant turned into a shopping mall. The shop itself is very nice. Excellent stock. Whatever You might need, You'll find it there: huge array of all kinds of effect pedals - big brands and boutique makers; Marshall, Fender amps; big stock of Fender, Epiphone and Gibson guitars. English-speaking, friendly workers. However, they didn't have any pure nickel strings I was after... So, I took a quick look at the Gibsons. Mainly, the ES-139 which caught my attention recently. I am sad to say, it was a disappointment. On promo pictures it looked simple, but nicely done, interesting guitar. In real life? Like an overpriced thinline version of a LPJ/LPM. I would consider buying it, if it was like 400 EUROS, but definitely not for 1000 more. It's very simple, and dull. It's thin like Les Paul, but a wider a bit. Absolutely boring instrument, a very cheap-looking one. I mean, at the first (and second glance) it gave me the impression of an Epi quality instrument. Not even a hardcase for such an overpriced instrument. Then, I've noticed the 120 Anniversary models. Wow, that new Explorer. Wonderful!!! Perfectly done, impressive guitar as expected from a Gibson. The walnut-coloured SG is another attention-grabber. Never seen a better-looking SG before. The new Les Paul Standards have very exciting new finishes, they are handsome guitars. The root-beer(?) coloured one is breath-taking! To summarize: from all the 2014 models, the Explorer is the absolute winner. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 damn, I wish we had a Klangfarbe here ! If they get the new little Epiphone Casino Coupe in I'd like to hear what you think of it - it looks interesting for the $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hello! I feel a bit guilty of putting the Epi down in my original post. Excuse me for that! The Epi thinlines in the shop, looked way better-made than the ES-139 I saw. I am not sure which Epi models I have seen, but they all seemed to be better-built than their solid-body budget models. On par with the similiar Yamaha and Ibanez guitars. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hello! ...So, I took a quick look at the Gibsons. Mainly, the ES-139 which caught my attention recently. I am sad to say, it was a disappointment. On promo pictures it looked simple, but nicely done, interesting guitar. In real life? Like an overpriced thinline version of a LPJ/LPM. I would consider buying it, if it was like 400 EUROS, but definitely not for 1000 more. It's very simple, and dull. It's thin like Les Paul, but a wider a bit. Absolutely boring instrument, a very cheap-looking one. I mean, at the first (and second glance) it gave me the impression of an Epi quality instrument. Not even a hardcase for such an overpriced instrument.. Cheers... Bence Thank you for that Bence. I had an interest in the ES-139 awhile back (you may recall my thread complaining about no hard case included especially for that price) but I never did a hands on with it because of that simple fact. I still gig so I have to have a case for whatever I decide to take out with me. What you have revealed about your opinion of the build quality just makes me twice as happy I took a pass on following up any further on this one. Cheers back at you my Euro-brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 You are welcome, David! Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Watched the Hungarian GP on TV last night Bence. A great result for my countryman and nice to see a bit of your country at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Congratulations, `Scales, for the performance of Your countryman! Thank You! :) Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 This is an old topic but I was searching for info on this guitar and, having owned it recently for less than a week I thought I'd put my thoughts on here for future reference, in case someone out there wants to get yet another idea of what it is like. It looks like a big LP, light weight at under 7lbs, airy tones on the neck. The bridge was trebly and raunchy and if you're into that cool. Seemed like a well made guitar, no issues with the quality of construction. Was used so the set-up was good but may not be good from the box. Why it didn't work for me: Either airy or trebly, no in between. I was sounding either WAY crunchy or WAY delicate and soulful. It didn't do anything my SG can't already do. Meh, ES-339 is WAY awesomer BUT if you're into jazz it may do you good. If you're thinking about the ES-339 without F-holes, this may be a lower cost alternative. Very comfortable to play and it looks cool. I had the black one. Don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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