TSellers Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Members 1 Posted just now Hello, I traded some gear for (2) 2019 Gibson ES-339 guitars. One (antique burst) has a label inside that says Gibson Memphis and the other (Satin Cherry) has a label that says Gibson USA. When I look inside, it appears the circuitry and wiring might be different. It could be the position of the circuits and wiring that makes it look slightly different when looking through the opening. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any expertise you might share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 The guitar made in Memphis would likely have MHS Pickups, that could be one difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 The Memphis 339 likely has the 'Memphis Tone Circuit' which I think is the simpler 50s style wiring. https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/gibson-memphis-tone-circuit-explained.1857307/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSellers Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks for the great information that has been shared on this post! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I have a 2015 339 with 57 Classics. I'm pretty sure I recall reading it had a Memphis Tone Circuit when I was researching the model. It sounds fine. Could the sound be improved? Maybe, but it sounds fine and I will leave it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Congrats on a really Pair of 339’s! A Bigsby would be great on one of them! Enjoy those beauties! I have a 2013 Gibson ES335 with 57’s & a recent Gibson Memphis Blacktop ES Les Paul with MHS Pups & Bigsby. I think it’s a 2015.. Both Pickups sound really great & the Guitars are Art! I also have a late 90’s Gibson Les Paul Std Plus with 490R & 498T Pups. Heritage Cherry.. Beautiful Guitar & love those Pups! Weighs a Ton! Edited August 1, 2022 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.