dbreslauer Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 the one guitar i've never owned was a semi-hollowbody. i saw an ES-339 on the wall at GC recently, and it looks really sweet: i like the smaller body size relative to the ES-335. but i am in no position to drop another $2K on a guitar. :) does/did Gibson ever make a "studio" ES, either 335 or 339? i know there's an Epiphone Dot and Dot Studio, wondering if there are any like this made in the USA... am i alone in this interest? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, they had a 335 Studio for a while, it had no f holes. Real cool, I want one, but they are like 2 grand or more on eBay. Find a MIJ Sheraton, around a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eallenb Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm not an expert on your subject, but looking at the vintage books the Arch Tops ie Hollow Bodies had the L5's and then ones like my L7 which was considered the working man's model, ergo not as pricey then or now compared to an L5. I will say this, I have installed a floating p'up on mine and I am very impressed with the tone and it has been a joy to record with by mic-ing the amp. So kinda a studio model now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'd get an Epi dot(maybe a gently used MIK) and put Gibby 57s in it if you are on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'd get an Epi dot(maybe a gently used MIK) and put Gibby 57s in it if you are on a budget. that's what i am thinking i may do... i just really 1. wanted to buy american and 2. like the 339 size body... i guess i can always save up: it's not that i NEED one of these. gonna go pay a Dot once this storm passes... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eallenb Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just as an after thought....... I thought about the older vintage ES 125 models as a semi type alternative. Went to ebay, there are several that might fit your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 There is the ES-333. It is an ES-335 but with satin finish and an access plate for the controls in the back. You can find them used. I saw one at GC in Nashville this weekend, while I thought the guitar was nice the finish does look plain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just as an after thought....... I thought about the older vintage ES 125 models as a semi type alternative. Went to ebay, there are several that might fit your needs. I have a '54 ES-125 and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponzi Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 ES 335 studio on ebay My link Its not a bad looking guitar, and the price isn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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