Nic Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 This is a little off the Epiphone topic, but I trust the opinions at this forum. Does anyone know anything about the Gibson ES-336. I came across one by accident and was amazed at what a phenomenal guitar it is. But it seems to have flown under the radar because I don't see them around anywhere. I'm concerned that if I bought one I may never be able to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are you sure of that number? I have never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are you buying it as an investment or because you like the way it plays? Thats what you need to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Sorry, ES-336 At this cost it's an investment and a guitar I want to play. I'm really just trying to get the story on these to see if there's some quirk I'm missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I've seen those, and they aren't "that" rare. Certainly something you could sell. They look like a reissue of the 60's Dot to me. Kind of an upscale Elitist Dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 This is a little off the Epiphone topic' date=' but I trust the opinions at this forum. Does anyone know anything about the Gibson ES-336. I came across one by accident and was amazed at what a phenomenal guitar it is. But it seems to have flown under the radar because I don't see them around anywhere. I'm concerned that if I bought one I may never be able to sell it.[/quote'] The 336 has a 335-like body, but scaled down to LP size. Unlike a 335, which has a laminated maple back and sides (joined together with kerfing) and a glued-in maple sustain block, the 336's back, sides, and block is carved from a single peice of mahogany. The Top of the 336 is also carved from a single peice of bookmatched maple, in contrast to a 335's laminated maple top. The Epiphone Kat series (though single cutaway) takes inspiration from the Gibson ES 336 in many ways. Some new models of Gibson LPs are aslo being built in similar way to the 336, with routed chambers (not weight relief holes) in their bodies. Gibson aslo recently introduced the ES 339, which is similar in size to the 336, but constructed like a 335. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are you sure of that number? I have never heard of it. Yes, it's real. It's a custom shop variant of the ES-335. Scaled down version of the 335 with dot inlays and mahogany back/sides..closer to a Les Paul in size..definitely would be a (somewhat) limited production..and therefore have some appreciable value in the future. Gibson used to make a BluesHawk, Nighthawk and a Little Lucille, all based on the LP shape. Those are no longer made and do fetch a premium..especially the "Little Lucille" which is pretty rare. Which begs the question?..how many ways can Gibson re-invent the Les Paul? 100? 200? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 They're quite nice! I've seen them, played a couple (336 and 356) ...but, I still (personally) prefer the full sized 335 type guitars. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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