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Can anyone offer some help on how to tell if a ES 339 is the "figured" model or not? I'm having a heck of a time trying to "figure" this out. I had thought that "regular" antique red 339's sported a model number of ARDNH, while the figured models added a "1" at the end. Now I'm not so sure. All the other specs seem to be identical; very confusing. Any help appreciated!

 

Phil

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Can anyone offer some help on how to tell if a ES 339 is the "figured" model or not? I'm having a heck of a time trying to "figure" this out. I had thought that "regular" antique red 339's sported a model number of ARDNH, while the figured models added a "1" at the end. Now I'm not so sure. All the other specs seem to be identical; very confusing. Any help appreciated!

 

Phil

 

They are two different models.

With the figuring being the only $1,250 difference.

Also, no Caramel colored figured model.

 

ES 339:

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/ES/Gibson-Custom/ES-339-Exclusive.aspx

 

ES 339 Figured:

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/ES/Gibson-Custom/ES-339-Figured.aspx

 

ES 339 Limited Ebony/Natural:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-ES339-Limited-Semi-Hollow-Electric-Guitar?sku=430784

 

ES 339 Limited Iverness Green/Pelham Blue:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-ES339-Electric-Guitar?sku=423590

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Thanks, but exactly what do they mean by "figuring"? Is that indicated in the model #?

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Thanks, but exactly what do they mean by "figuring"? Is that indicated in the model #?

 

"Figuring" refers to the wood grain.

There's Plain grain, and there's Flame, or Quilt "Figuring".

I would think it would be indicated in model number.

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1-800-4GIBSON (1-800-444-2766)

 

Plain:

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Flamed:

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Quilted:

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I'm not sure what your question is.....Figuring refers to a flame or quilted maple top......rather than a plain maple top.....

 

Thanks; that does help. I've concluded mine is NOT figured; thanks for the education gentlemen! I appreciate it!

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