RudyH Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yesterday I asked some questions about the ES335. I really should have asked my other question too, so here it is: When I went to the Gibson dealer I handled both the ES335 and the ES339. I didn't have a chance to really put the guitars through their paces; that would have taken a couple of days. But I did get the impression that the 335 and 339, as advertised, sound about the same. I do like the size and feel of the 339. If you've played both quite a bit, can you tell me how they compare in your long-term testing? I'd really appreciate the benefit of your knowledge. My applications for the guitar are diverse, from very soft lullabys, blues, some jazz, and a bit of distorted rock sound too. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I bought a new ES-339 around Sept. 10th. First gig was the 13th. Second was the 14th. It's gigged every weekend since. I've only handled a 335 for a few minutes a few weeks before I ordered the 339 and fell in love with the neck. But the hugeness of it bothered me. I love the shape, the tone, ect, but the size was the deal killer. The ES-339 is the only electric I've gigged since getting it, my Tele is going for trade or sale any day, I don't like confusing my brain with 2 different scale lengths, and it can't touch the Gibson for tone. I'll keep the '79 SG and the '61 Melody Maker. I will buy a 335 someday. Maybe. But the 339 is a fab guitar for gigging. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyF Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I love the 339 and at the current price, it's a no brainer, IMHO. In the end, you should play both and buy the one that speaks to you and that could be both. Again, I really LOVE the 339. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Same here. I really wanted to get a 335, but couldn't deal with the almost $3000 price tag. Then the 339 came along and at that price, it was a done deal. Since then, it's become my number one guitar as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddS Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 When I went to the Gibson dealer I handled both the ES335 and the ES339. I didn't have a chance to really put the guitars through their paces; that would have taken a couple of days. But I did get the impression that the 335 and 339' date=' as advertised, sound about the same. I do like the size and feel of the 339. .[/quote'] Hi Rudy, Have a search through the archives of this forum, there is much discussion on this topic (I ended up with a 335, but really considered a 339). Cheers TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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