Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 it is going to sound kinda obvious but I gotta ask it. I like the full sized semi hollow guitars, but $2000 is my absolute limit. I refuse to go over that amount but I can't justify most things over that amount. I was thinking of settling on a Gibson ES 339, nice semi hollow, full binding, but the smaller size bugs me a bit. I just love how the full sized semis look. The alternate would be an upgraded Epiphone Lucille. Pups, Wiring everything. I cant justify the 335 satin, especially since there is no neck binding and it is not available in VS. Which would you pick? Gibson 339 or Upgraded Epi Lucille...? Like I said, obvious to most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Why not the satin? That is the one I am looking at, I actually like the Satin finish on it, especially the cherry, it feels nice to me. No neck binding? who cares?!?! I can deal with a different color since I prefer it but to each his own. I would seriously reconsider the satin, have you played one? Like you, I don't exactly care for the size of the 339, it is fine, but still a little awkward, I like the full size of a 335. If the Lucille is what you want, go for it. If you want the 339, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Why not the satin? That is the one I am looking at' date=' I actually like the Satin finish on it, especially the cherry, it feels nice to me. No neck binding? who cares?!?! I can deal with a different color since I prefer it but to each his own. I would seriously reconsider the satin, have you played one? Like you, I don't exactly care for the size of the 339, it is fine, but still a little awkward, I like the full size of a 335. If the Lucille is what you want, go for it. If you want the 339, go for it. [/quote'] It just doesn't seem right to pay 2200 for something with no neck binding and no VS when the left handed version has VS available... I mean, I figure the 339 is better, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Why not the satin? That is the one I am looking at' date=' I actually like the Satin finish on it, especially the cherry, it feels nice to me. No neck binding? who cares?!?! I can deal with a different color since I prefer it but to each his own. I would seriously reconsider the satin, have you played one? [/quote'] Nope, and thats the reason for all the billions of questions, that I generally have. they don't sell gibsons in this part of the Caribbean and everything that I have bought was based on videos on utube and some questions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Go for the 339... it's a great guitar. Murph plays one, you know? and the guy is a little picky when it comes to gear so if he is playin' one live night after night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 get what feels best to you bud. I know there are some cork sniffers here, but some people here (I believe Sear) has an Epi Sheraton. Sure there are upgrades, but if it feels right, go for it. You have to play it, not us. I don't care how cool something looks if it doesn't feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I say go for the 339. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillybilly Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 get the satin 335, especially if you already have a LP or SG. but if it comes down to either the 339 or an Epi anything, the 339 without question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I just came across this earlier today. Sheraton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 I just came across this earlier today.Sheraton cool, but I'm only buying new...please don't ask why, I've went through it quite a few times already. Hey Silver, I also found this though http://forums.epiphone.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12670 reposted from the epi forums , originally posted by Charlie Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yikes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yikes!!! yea i guess that sorta sums it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I had the same delima a little over a year ago. I have a hard time justifying multiple thousands of dollars for one guitar and I really wanted an ES-335 - Mr. 335 model especially since I'm a huge Larry Carlton fan. I'm not a fan of satin finish nor of the smaller body size of the 339. I was going to just buy an epi dot and give her a complete overhaul but then I played the epi dots and wasn't too impressed. They were ok but it didn't feel like a guitar I would want to play every day. Then I was reminded of the Epiphone Elitist series of guitars. I ended up getting an Epiphone Elitist Dot right before they stopped making them. I would put this guitar up against any regular Gibson production line and perhaps any custom shop guitar ~ it's that good. It plays better than any of my other guitars; this is my "go to" guitar. Here is one for sale on Ebay - Elitist Dot for $1150. The only Elitist line they make now is the Casino and Sweetwater music has them for $1500 Just thought I'd throw out another option for you. Of the two you mentioned, I would pick the 339 over the lucille but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 I had the same delima a little over a year ago. I have a hard time justifying multiple thousands of dollars for one guitar and I really wanted an ES-335 - Mr. 335 model especially since I'm a huge Larry Carlton fan. I'm not a fan of satin finish nor of the smaller body size of the 339. I was going to just buy an epi dot and give her a complete overhaul but then I played the epi dots and wasn't too impressed. They were ok but it didn't feel like a guitar I would want to play every day. Then I was reminded of the Epiphone Elitist series of guitars. I ended up getting an Epiphone Elitist Dot right before they stopped making them. I would put this guitar up against any regular Gibson production line and perhaps any custom shop guitar ~ it's that good. It plays better than any of my other guitars; this is my "go to" guitar. Here is one for sale on Ebay - Elitist Dot for $1150. The only Elitist line they make now is the Casino and Sweetwater music has them for $1500 Just thought I'd throw out another option for you. Of the two you mentioned' date=' I would pick the 339 over the lucille but that's just me.[/quote'] Yea, but even so, the price of the 339 when converted to local currency is phenomenal. About 12000 I believe... Lucille is like 4400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 You play a Les Paul and the 339 is about the same size. So why would the smaller body of the 339 bother you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 get what feels best to you bud. I know there are some cork sniffers here' date=' but some people here (I believe Sear) has an Epi Sheraton. Sure there are upgrades, but if it feels right, go for it. You have to play it, not us. I don't care how cool something looks if it doesn't feel right.[/quote'] The Elitist Sheraton fits your requirements quite nicely................. IF you can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yea' date=' but even so, the price of the 339 when converted to local currency is phenomenal. About 12000 I believe...Lucille is like 4400[/quote'] :- Have you taken math, or are you serious about those prices? 12,000 for a 339? What the hell is going on? I think MSRP on a Gibson Lucille is 4400 :- I am lost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Okay, you can shoot me...it's not a Gibbie but you can have her for much less than $2000 and she plays like butter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 339 everytime.... hey that ryhmes.... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 You play a Les Paul and the 339 is about the same size. So why would the smaller body of the 339 bother you? I find that it just looks...wrong..ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Have you taken math' date=' or are you serious about those prices? 12,000 for a 339? What the hell is going on? I think MSRP on a Gibson Lucille is 4400 I am lost... Come on Fred...look at the location. I don't live in the States. The prices I quoted, are what I have to pay when I convert US prices to local prices. Thats why I have billions of threads on the same topic over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Come on Fred...look at the location. I don't live in the States. The prices I quoted' date=' are what I have to pay when I convert US prices to local prices. Thats why I have billions of threads on the same topic over and over again.[/quote'] I know but still twelve thousand dollars??? [blink] I am sure someone over here would buy it and ship it if you paid for it.... That is insane man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I know but still twelve thousand dollars??? [blink] I am sure someone over here would buy it and ship it if you paid for it.... That is insane man Such is what happens when you live in another part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Such is what happens when you live in another part of the world. I am serious though, 12,000 is ridiculous, for that money, I think you should plan a trip to the states to pick one up for 2 grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I am serious though' date=' 12,000 is ridi****us, for that money, I think you should plan a trip to the states to pick one up for 2 grand[/quote'] Nah, it might work out the same.lol Gibson playing is an expensive hobby as I am sure youáll will agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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