Mule 1 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 I recently purchased a 339 figured top and absolutely love it! I was wondering though it seems to have a lot of bass response and I was wondering if that is normal. There is a lot of that high end bite as well which I know is inherent but I dint realize the low end was there. It can get muddy if I don't dial back the bass on the amp when using the neck pick up. I know all guitars are different and there was only one figured to chose from so I'm hoping this is normal. All my other Gibson experience is with solid bodies. I do love this 339 though!
Versatile Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 IMX most Gibson H/B guitars...ES335 etc can be bottom heavy with neck P/U The interesting challenge is to tweak EQ and gain levels To produce a satisfactory balanced tone V
CR9 Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 You may have to adjust the pickup height and/or pole pieces to suit your tone. I had to adjust my 339. Not a big deal, just a few minutes with a screw driver. The factory ships them with an "average" set up and the dealers should set it up to the preference of the customer. Tweak the pickups and adjust the amp and you should clean up the mud.
G McBride Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Lots of good advice. Enjoy that guitar, it has lots of tone to tweak out of it. You will love it once you dial it in to your liking.
Mule 1 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks guy's I feel better confirming it's normal! I love the guitar. I finally have some elusive sounds I couldn't get before, Alex Lifeson's 2112 tone and Larry Carlton's Kid Charlemagne tone. And that's just the beginning!
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