oneeyedog Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi I posted this in my introduction post but thought I'd copy it here....... Hi, my nake is John, I'm from Cleland in Scotland and this is my introduction post (be gentle!) I don't own a Gisson ....as yet. So far I have been a single coil person ( can I use the F-word here?) but I was playing a few guitars in a store last week and I fel it's time to get some humbucker tpye noise in my life (songs). I play in an Americana/Rock band, The Austins. The Austins Reverbnation The Austins We play originals and the occasional cover, I'm on rythmn, using either my G&L Asat or Strat. I was considering an Epiphone 339 or Casino Coupe but then on looking around sites came across the Gibson Midtown Custon, which I really like the look of and (if I can shift my for sales) would be in budget. So my question for you guys is... should I buy the Epiphone and possibly upgrade the pups and electrics ( I can't streatch to the Gibson ES range) or go for the Midtown? Thanks in advance for any answers/opinions john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Welcome to the Forum. It's ok to mention Fender here. Many of us own at least one or two Fenders. I would buy the Gibson Midtown. I own one and it's a great guitar, which will hold it's value better than the Epiphone. Kenny V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I would buy the Gibson also.....I have been looking at the Limited Edition Midtown Standard this week...I'm liking the blue one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Get the midtown. trust me you wont regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hello and welcome on here. Yup another Midtown vote here... a lot of guitar for a great price. One quick note about the difference between a Midtown and a 339... A 339 is made like most semi hollow guitars, with laminate sides front and back, but a Midtown is made from a solid body guitar that is then hollowed out with a cap stuck on top (just like a Les Paul)... So they are quite different guitars in that way... A Midtown is like a halfway house between a Les Paul and a 335... In saying all of that.. Gibson or Epiphone... Gibson, every time for me.. They are a step above (and im not saying in any way that Epis are bad, they arnt.. but they arnt a Gibson either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Gibson or Epiphone... Gibson, every time for me.. They are a step above (and im not saying in any way that Epis are bad, they arnt.. but they arnt a Gibson either). I agree with that 100%......and I own an Epi.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 My first post in an electric forum here, and I'm afraid I'm about to become a very unpopular guy. I didn't get either. I played Epi and Gibson 339s, and bought an Eastman. Yes, that's right, a Chinese Eastman. What's the difference between my Eastman T184MX and a 339? The Eastman is a full hollow body (there's a block beneath the bridge and stop tail piece. It is all solid woods, hand carved. It has flame maple bindings throughout, It has Duncan '59s. I honestly don't know who made the hardware and pots, but they're fine; no switching noise, no significant treble loss when turning volume pots down. It has some of the best fretwork I've ever experienced on a new guitar this side of a PLEK machine. It is acoustically very resonant for such a small instrument (though I've had no feedback problems at full band volume), and very light. And it cost less than half of an ES339. Honestly, I wouldn't have taken home the 339 at any price. I hated the fret work. It felt like they had been filed off flat, and moving up and down the board was like running over a series of speed bumps. These Eastmans also come in 15" and 16" lower bout widths. And they're drop dead gorgeous: Don't get me wrong, I love Gibsons. I've owned quite a few and my current #1 acoustic is an Original Jumbo. But in this case, Gibon wasn't the right choice for me. If you have an opportunity to play an Eastman, take it. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice guitar. Hear a lot of good things about them but never played one. Hope you enjoy it. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelonious Ponk Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice guitar. Hear a lot of good things about them but never played one. Hope you enjoy it. D I love it. Just re-strung it and cleaned it thoroughly. The hardware is Gotoh. Not the best, but not bad. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 My first post in an electric forum here, and I'm afraid I'm about to become a very unpopular guy. I didn't get either. I played Epi and Gibson 339s, and bought an Eastman. Yes, that's right, a Chinese Eastman. What's the difference between my Eastman T184MX and a 339? The Eastman is a full hollow body (there's a block beneath the bridge and stop tail piece. It is all solid woods, hand carved. It has flame maple bindings throughout, It has Duncan '59s. I honestly don't know who made the hardware and pots, but they're fine; no switching noise, no significant treble loss when turning volume pots down. It has some of the best fretwork I've ever experienced on a new guitar this side of a PLEK machine. It is acoustically very resonant for such a small instrument (though I've had no feedback problems at full band volume), and very light. And it cost less than half of an ES339. Honestly, I wouldn't have taken home the 339 at any price. I hated the fret work. It felt like they had been filed off flat, and moving up and down the board was like running over a series of speed bumps. These Eastmans also come in 15" and 16" lower bout widths. And they're drop dead gorgeous: Don't get me wrong, I love Gibsons. I've owned quite a few and my current #1 acoustic is an Original Jumbo. But in this case, Gibon wasn't the right choice for me. If you have an opportunity to play an Eastman, take it. P That's one sharp guitar 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Gibson Midtown Custom 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Dont know if you have decided or not on this one but have owned a midtown custom natural finish since 2011. Its a very versatile guitar and still hold there value well. Cant go wrongwith this les paul/339 lovechild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvcrap2000 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 putting my 2 cents in, Everyone above says Gibson, well if you can afford it, $1300US, Compared to $350-450US for a Epi 339, add another $350 for upgraded pickups is a lot cheaper than $1300. Everyone wants to compare fit, finish and worth, pfft. If ya like how it looks, plays and satisfied with what you got on the budget you can live with, hey make the right choice. Don't spend more than you want on something because of other peoples impression or inherent value, total waste of effort. All that matters is how it sounds like in your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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