edwardjm Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 this is my first post, so forgive my ignorance. i'm in an alt-country band that plays original music along with covers by lucero, the drive-by-truckers, ryan adams, etc. i want that es 335/339 sound, but i don't know the pros and cons of either! Please help!!! thanks matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMichaelG Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Well, start here with this thread: 335 vs 339 And this one: more info and history This thread has some sound: More opinions + Sound And then the Gibson info: ES-339 ES-335 Compare and Contrast in 1000 words or less. Good luck. You have exactly 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Personally I'm a die hard 335 user and enthusiast It has a certain serious size and weight about it And is a classic beauty From what I hear, the 339 is a smaller take on that classic It's a matter of deciding which suits one's music best And the size/weight consideration Which will influence the tone and response..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Save yourself some reading and go with the 339. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I prefer the 339 as it is similar size to a Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMichaelG Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 It's okay to do a little research so you aren't wasting your time with a guitar you wouldn't buy but all things being equal...you difinitely want to play both if you are undecided. The feel and the sound are the most important. Not what has what or doesn't have what. I personally want the ES-339. Great price point for what you get and sounds great. Saving up those bucks for my next purchase. Have fun. The journey is important as well. Let us know what you decide and get those pics up ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Here's an interesting post about the 339 from one of the guys who was instrumental in it's development: http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Interesting Read, thanks for that post Badbluesplayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfj Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 this is my first post, so forgive my ignorance. i'm in an alt-country band that plays original music along with covers by lucero, the drive-by-truckers, ryan adams, etc. i want that es 335/339 sound, but i don't know the pros and cons of either! Please help!!! thanks matt What a nice dilemma -- 335 or 339. How can you lose? I own a es-339, Antique Cherry. I can't tell you how fine this guitar is. Playing it through a fender super champ amp, it versatility and sweet tones are extraordinary. But I have played several 335's. And of course, the mind and ears compare. Conclusion: The 335 and 339 are very close in sound, tone, and versatility, nearly equal in every way. But I do believe ther 335 has a slight edge in tonal quality -- and that's hard for me to admit. I emphasize: very slight edge. It ought to; it costs quite a bit more. Nevertheless, the difference is so slight, that returning to my es-339 does not disapoint me, not one bit. So I think: for the money its the 339 -- for the ultimate in primo sound -- its the 335. But I'm not sure the price difference is worth it. I hope this helps, but play them both and decide for yourself -- our ears tend to hear differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokkstar 2210 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Visit your local music store and play both, your ears and hands make the decision first..then comes your wallet. My favorite is a 339, the Les Paul size suits me, plus it has great tone and value for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What is your current guitar(s), Les Paul, Strat, Tele? Are you looking to broaden your tone or a change of guitar style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Although, I like the smaller 339, etc....I, personally, prefer the full size ES-335,345,355's. Nothing, at all, against the smaller versions...just a personal preference. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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