Natural ES339

[GibSinCity]

FYI in the new Musicians Friend Holiday Catalog, the ES339 is now offered in a "Natural" color.

 

http://digital.musiciansfriend.com/musiciansfriendcatalogs/201011#pg22

[G McBride]

Why does natural cost more, wood selection?

 

I have a natural Dot and a Vintage burst 339. I think I still prefer the burst on these guitars.

[KDRR]

Why does natural cost more, wood selection?

 

I have a natural Dot and a Vintage burst 339. I think I still prefer the burst on these guitars.

 

 

If I was doing the John Lennon thing I might consider one. But I play alot of the Beatle songs with my Red 339! K

[bobouz]

Although I love natural finishes & am fortunate enough to have a 335 with one, Gibson's upcharge for natural & custom colors seems a bit over the top. As far as wood selection, my red 339 has beautiful pieces both front & back that could easily have been selected for a natural finish, so it's probably more a matter of being able to extract a greater degree of profit from the sale. Interestingly, Martin does just the opposite by charging more for sunburst finishes.

[vincentw]

Naturals do have to look good from side to side. A VS can hide an imperfection in the wood. Bursts have become desireable...certain bursts are attractive because they are small, or large. Charging more for a certain kind of burst seems reasonable, as does charging more for a nice piece of wood for a Natural finish.