Ess Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just got hooked on Epis and have just got my second in two months. I've always had a bit of a thing about ES335s. They seemed to me to be 'real, constructed' guitars rather than just a lump of shaped solid wood, but being more of a Fender man I just admired them from afar. A few years ago I discovered Gibson did an ES339 and fell in love! It seemed to be everything the 335 was but in an oh-so-cool smaller size. I wanted one bad! But how can you justify the price unless you're a pro? So I continued dreaming. Then a couple of months ago I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Epiphone did an exact replica at a realistic price. So I immediately ordered an ES339 Pro in Vintage Sunburst. It had to be a VS because that colour really does its history justice. Epiphone also seems to me to have more street cred than other brands doing copies - being owned by Gibson, making faithful reproductions and having a long history of its own, gives it much more legitimacy. I was so impressed with my 339 that I then ordered a Les Paul Tribute Plus in Cherry Sunburst. This was another guitar I had seen years ago in a shop and was totally in love with but the Gibson price kept it just a dream. I have to say the Epi version is even more stunning than the Gibson I remember. I am really impressed with the quality, finish and sound of both of them, especially the LPTP - the cherry sunburst over beautifully book-matched flame maple is gorgeous, genuine Gibson humbuckers, proper solid construction with the carver maple cap, for only AU$750!! Man those Sheraton IIs are sooooo tempting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just got hooked on Epis and have just got my second in two months. ...... Man those Sheraton IIs are sooooo tempting :) Welcome! Yeah, there are some pretty good Epiphone guitars around.....and yes, those Sheraton II´s are soooooooooooooo tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayban Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ESS....I'm with ya...I just took delivery of my 339 yesterday and I'm loving it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ESS....I'm with ya...I just took delivery of my 339 yesterday and I'm loving it!! Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just got hooked on Epis and have just got my second in two months. I've always had a bit of a thing about ES335s. They seemed to me to be 'real, constructed' guitars rather than just a lump of shaped solid wood, but being more of a Fender man I just admired them from afar. A few years ago I discovered Gibson did an ES339 and fell in love! It seemed to be everything the 335 was but in an oh-so-cool smaller size. I wanted one bad! But how can you justify the price unless you're a pro? So I continued dreaming. Then a couple of months ago I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that Epiphone did an exact replica at a realistic price. So I immediately ordered an ES339 Pro in Vintage Sunburst. It had to be a VS because that colour really does its history justice. Epiphone also seems to me to have more street cred than other brands doing copies - being owned by Gibson, making faithful reproductions and having a long history of its own, gives it much more legitimacy. I was so impressed with my 339 that I then ordered a Les Paul Tribute Plus in Cherry Sunburst. This was another guitar I had seen years ago in a shop and was totally in love with but the Gibson price kept it just a dream. I have to say the Epi version is even more stunning than the Gibson I remember. I am really impressed with the quality, finish and sound of both of them, especially the LPTP - the cherry sunburst over beautifully book-matched flame maple is gorgeous, genuine Gibson humbuckers, proper solid construction with the carver maple cap, for only AU$750!! Man those Sheraton IIs are sooooo tempting :) hey i can relate i have 14 of them since last December . they are habit forming ..And welcome to this site its a great one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 hey i can relate i have 14 of them since last December . they are habit forming ..And welcome to this site its a great one . REHAB!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 REHAB!! CB Yes Charlie it is a sickness.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 hey i can relate i have 14 of them since last December . they are habit forming ..And welcome to this site its a great one . And I thought I was bad...lol...Post some pic's of your "14 Epiphone's" for the rest of the 1 or 2 guitar owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Welcome Ess. Yup, you probably do need a Sheraton . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Congrats man! I think Epi hollow bodies are just about as nice as Gretschs in the 1000$ range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ess Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Welcome Ess. Yup, you probably do need a Sheraton . Grrr.... Stop! It's hard enough without your encouragement. just got a new cab to go with my amp, so Sherry will just have to wait for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ess Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 My ES339 and Les Paul Tribute+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ess Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Had to add the latest member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 nice trio [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Very nice addition. I've been getting the urge for a Casino recently and you're adding fuel to the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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