River Hill Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I am getting close to purchasing my first ES-335. I am trying to hold off on seeing what is new for 2016. Looks like a few current variations of the 2015 models. I know I am not interested in a Satin version. Looks like I can find some new 2013 and 2014 models as well. If you were buying one today, is there a version you would avoid or a version you would jump on if available. I really prefer one good or two great guitars over a few mediocre ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Since YOU are the one that will be buying, and playing it...The only answer I can give you, is go out an try as many as you can find! "The One," will become apparent! Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOctopus Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Well, it really is up to you. For what it's worth, I love my 2015 ES-335. I don't think there is anything they could do in a 2016 model that would make me want to trade. It's not like a cell phone where I wish I'd waited a few months for the next big thing. Find what you love and go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 +1 to AnOctopus; guitars are a timeless thing, IMHO; regardless of the year engraved on the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 As long as the guitar has 57 classic pickups any year is fine. Try as many as you can and pick the won you like the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Hill Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Spent some time demoing this weekend and now I am liking the size of the ES-339 a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
355Pulse Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 As few have already said, try as many as you can and you'll know the right one when you find it. Personally I ended up getting a 355 in the end and have never regretted it for a second, there's just something extraordinary about it that appealed to me when I played it that I hadn't felt with anything else. The 57 classic pickups are a good shout also, the tone is fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Don't rule out the Satin as with a little Virtuoso polish and some elbow grease they shine up quite a bit. I have a 2005 Satin and after a little fret work it's just a tremendous instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Spent some time demoing this weekend and now I am liking the size of the ES-339 a bit more. I'm a fan of the smaller size 339/359 - there's a few of us here. Very comfortable to handle standing or sitting. It's great you've got the opportunity to play a few and check different models. Good luck with the hunt. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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