rocketman Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Got it yesterday and it sounds great!! I saw that the price went up on all the usual websites to $1,999, so I wanted to pull the trigger on one that was already in a store. The House of Guitars in Rochester gave me one for $2,200. Yep that's right $2,200, but it's a figured top, which are selling for $3,249 on all the usual websites (e.g. see here). I actually wanted to order a plain top but I was told that they only sell those through selected stores and websites (see here for the list). So it basically boiled down to getting a plain top one for $1,999 or a highly figured one (and it's really flaming!) for $200 more. Easy decision for me. I got it in antique vintage sunburst with a 30/60 neck. Pics to follow when I stop playing it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Congrats on one of the finest guitars built. I adore mine. Feel, tone, balance, sound, ect. Mines a plain top vintage burst 30/60 and I love the neck. The figured must be beautiful..... Congrats again. :) Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Congrats Rockeman.....!!! I have one too and love it.... I have a vintage sunburst 30/60 plain top. A very versatile guitar works great for everything, blues, rock, jazz...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yep. Dave's been playing his..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yep. Dave's been playing his..... Yup working those scales like crazy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks guys. Daveinspain, nice looking guitar! Murph, big thanks to you for being the one that convinced me I should try one out. That was at least 6 months ago. I took my time but in the end it was worth it. Just spent a couple of hours with it and I agree, it's got some killer tones. I played it with a number of different amps at the HOG and other places, and I just couldn't believe at how versatile it is. Just playing with the volume knobs through a tube amp at a static setting gives a whole range of possibilities, from that warm classy sound to an all out mean punch. The 30/60 neck feels just right to me. Both my Les Pauls have 50's necks and the ES-339 30/60 neck feels closer to a 50's neck than a LP 60's neck (at least to me). The guitar itself feels well balanced and it's just right for a guy my size (5'8" and 175 lbs). Gibson really hit on a winner here IMHO. Best new product I've seen in years. I'll post pictures of it soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Congratulations! I know you'll enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Gratz man!! Pics when you're able Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Murph' date=' big thanks to you for being the one that convinced me I should try one out. That was at least 6 months ago. I took my time but in the end it was worth it.[/quote'] Guitar Junkie and Bobv sold me. I ordered mine sight unseen. I was a few seconds from getting either a '58 Lester, or a 335. But... I gigged a Les Paul for 14 years, and SG's, and Teles, and Strats and I wanted something different. Every hand in town has a Tele, a Strat, or a Les Paul or an SG. I'm the biggest fan of the 339 I know. Mine works every weekend, and nothing can touch it for tone. When my Boogie is dimed, and I'm a few yards in front of it with those '57 Classics, I'm hard to handle. Best to ya..... Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Congratulations, Rocketman, and looking forward to the snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I am so jealous LOL I have heard nothing but glowing praises on these guitars! Nice one!!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I've been Dreaming of an ES-335, but I might be leaning towards one of those 339's after seeing them hanging in the music store and hearing the raves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I've been Dreaming of an ES-335' date=' but I might be leaning towards one of those 339's after seeing them hanging in the music store and hearing the raves. [/quote'] Go for it! You may want to have a look at the CS 356 too though.... It's a 339 with ebony fret board, solid construction, figured top.....etc It's got a hefty price tag though. Look here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Man, I like that CS 356. A little pricey, but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Good for you. Great guitars. I sure wish I had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Nice guitar Rocket, we needs pics my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Good score. Even with the price increase, they're still a bargain. Getting a figured top model for $2200 is almost robbery. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Congrats. I need a 339... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 No, you need a Sparkley 339. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr newhaven Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 gorgeous! i always loved those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hey, congrats... and I'm with Matt - I'm jealous too! m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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