darling67 106 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Just took delivery of my ES-339 P90! I could not be happier… I had wanted a wine red, but those were not going to be available in the U.S. until later this Fall. Then, I decided on ebony… but that finish was taking too long to become available (it is now). So, I went with cherry… and I am glad I did. It's a classic—and gorgeous—finish for ES-style guitars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaceWindu57 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Just took delivery of my ES-339 P90! I could not be happier… I had wanted a wine red, but those were not going to be available in the U.S. until later this Fall. Then, I decided on ebony… but that finish was taking too long to become available (it is now). So, I went with cherry… and I am glad I did. It's a classic—and gorgeous—finish for ES-style guitars. Congratulations! I own a ES-335 Limited PRO in Iced Tea, I think you made a great choice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks, MaceWindu57! I fell in love with P90s a while back, so this baby fit the bill. Smaller-size ES, P90's, dot neck… I am thrilled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyer91 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Whoa!! .... Thats a beautiful pattern in the wood grain! If it plays half as good as it looks it should be a real keeper ..... Congrats!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Whoa!! .... Thats a beautiful pattern in the wood grain! If it plays half as good as it looks it should be a real keeper ..... Congrats!! Yeah, the woodgrain is stunning through the cherry finish. The pics I posted were taken with my crummy phone camera. I am going to take some better pics with my good camera tonight when I get home. Oh, it plays niiiiiiiiice! This could potentially become my "go-to" guitar! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rct 1,215 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 YaY! The pictures aren't coming in, but that might be stupid Comcast. Glad you finally did it, I'm still thinking about the black one, and there's a nice red one at the local GC I might be interested in, and they say they are getting an armload more. Maybe a wine red, who knows? I dig the black, I dig the cherry, but I dig more white/cream covers. Might have to throw down for some custom covers, and if the guitar is right and as good as this 56 I bought last week, it would be worth it. Good luck with it Darling. rct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 YaY! The pictures aren't coming in, but that might be stupid Comcast. Glad you finally did it, I'm still thinking about the black one, and there's a nice red one at the local GC I might be interested in, and they say they are getting an armload more. Maybe a wine red, who knows? I dig the black, I dig the cherry, but I dig more white/cream covers. Might have to throw down for some custom covers, and if the guitar is right and as good as this 56 I bought last week, it would be worth it. Good luck with it Darling. rct Actually, I think my Photobucket links got messed up when I moved them into a new folder. Will re-post! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rct 1,215 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Oh my. I may have to revisit that cherry one when I get back home. rct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Oh my. I may have to revisit that cherry one when I get back home. rct Yeah, as I said in my thread title, I am really glad I went with cherry. It's really sharp. Perhaps the best finish for this particular guitar. People here at work are in love with it. I may have needed to get a case with locks on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffery Smith 2 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Looks stunning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Looks stunning! Thanks, Jeffery! It really is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geeter 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Congratulations. I have the sunburst version. That cherry is a really nice color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Congratulations. I have the sunburst version. That cherry is a really nice color. Thanks, geeter! I was mulling over the sunburst… it's a classic finish for these types of guitars. I saw a humbucker version, in sunburst, at my local Guitar Center and it looked nice indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne8 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Mine is cherry, too. First thing I did was pull the big E off the pickguard because I don't like it. Left no sign that it was ever there. Next thing I did was remove the pickguard just to see which I'd like better. Put the pickguard away in a drawer because as good as it looks with it, it looks so much better without. Never going to scratch the finish on an archtop anyway. Then I tried to replace the silver topped knobs with translucent black speed knobs. Great look but alas I pulled the shaft out of one of the push pull pots so if you do that be careful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cougar 160 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 So, I went with cherry… and I am glad I did. Super sweet! I've got a cherry Dot, which is just gorgeous. It really should be called transluscent cherry - love the wood grain showing through. Major congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted February 27, 2015 Mine is cherry, too. First thing I did was pull the big E off the pickguard because I don't like it. Left no sign that it was ever there. Next thing I did was remove the pickguard just to see which I'd like better. Put the pickguard away in a drawer because as good as it looks with it, it looks so much better without. Never going to scratch the finish on an archtop anyway. Then I tried to replace the silver topped knobs with translucent black speed knobs. Great look but alas I pulled the shaft out of one of the push pull pots so if you do that be careful! I am leaving my "stock". Looks great as is. IMO, with a very few exceptions, I think an electric guitar looks unfinished sans pick guard. I don't even care about the "protective" aspect of them… for me, it just adds contrast to a guitar and finishes the over-all look. You should post pics of your modified version. Super sweet! I've got a cherry Dot, which is just gorgeous. It really should be called transluscent cherry - love the wood grain showing through. Major congrats! Thanks! Yes, the "translucency" really makes it an extra-gorgeous finish. This has quickly become a "go-to" guitar for me. Sounds great, feels great, looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinceS 2 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 I've got the ES339 Pro with the humbuckers and think I might like to add one with the P90's to my ever growing collection. Everything I've heard about them has been excellent. Good luck with yours I hope you enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesh 14 Report post Posted March 17, 2015 HNGD! Interesting instrument; not seen an ES with those style P90's before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvcrap2000 3 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 I got a regular 339 in cherry and it's awesome. Just bought a 339 p90 from MF for $329. Got it and it had neck damage sad:( but it was in vintage sunburst and played Great though. Waiting on replacement. I'm looking for the specs of the pickup covers wanted to change them out to metallic ones, anyone know if it's 49.5 or 50mm?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelDH 2 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 I played one this morning, a natural finish at GC. Needed a set up, but it sounded great. Kinda hoping Sweetwater will get them in ( not showing up on their website ) and maybe get one from them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevDavidLee 155 Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Just took delivery of my ES-339 P90! I could not be happier… I had wanted a wine red, but those were not going to be available in the U.S. until later this Fall. Then, I decided on ebony… but that finish was taking too long to become available (it is now). So, I went with cherry… and I am glad I did. It's a classic—and gorgeous—finish for ES-style guitars. Dang! I just saw this thread after I posted about my Epi ES-339 P-90 Pro I just purchased the Vintage Sunburst one a few minutes ago from Musicians Friend. They're on sale for $329 only that finish - the rest are $399) Here's a pic from online: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevDavidLee 155 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 Bumping for the guy that beat me to it buying one of these. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Bumping for the guy that beat me to it buying one of these. :) Very cool, Rev. Here's a shot from my 339 P90's recent debut… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darling67 106 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 I played one this morning, a natural finish at GC. Needed a set up, but it sounded great. Kinda hoping Sweetwater will get them in ( not showing up on their website ) and maybe get one from them. Michael, I could be mistaken, but… I believe these P90 models are MF/GC exclusives. If not, that may only apply to some finishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Scales 346 Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Lovely. That in the Casino Coupe version will very likely be my first archtop when the time is right, and I think I'll be switching from chrome to black covers on the P90's when it happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
