brianh Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Well the Ultra 339 arrived a few hours ago and it's pretty dang nice. I've looked all over for flaws and not much to speak of except the usual f-hole schmutz and a few miniscule scratches. The VSB finish is very even and vintage looking, the poly not overly thick, and no overspray that I can find. This is the first guitar I've ever had that came with a battery, and it's quite a luxury to be able to tune up without an outboard tuner. I have not plugged it in yet, but will post some sound clips sometime over the weekend. Did get all the case candy except a USB cable instead of 1/4" guitar cord and also got a Guitar Rig 4 setup guide. BTW, it appears the Ultra version does not include coil tapping... Here's the obligatory porn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Now that's nice, Those 339s are getting everywhere....kinda want one myself now. HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Congratulations. Very sweet guitar. The finish looks great. Looks like the daughter of your Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Is there enough free space at the walls There's always room for one more! Nice thing about having a long wall rack is the wife can't find the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 She's a sweety, but I gotta wonder why Epiphone traces the outline of the body when they do a 'Burst? They do that on all their guitars that have a 'Burst finish, and to me, that ain't a sunburst, that's an outline. Don't get me wrong, it looks nice, but they should call it Vintage Outline, and again, I ain't dissin' your guitar, I want one myself, just don't understand, if they're gonna do a 'Burst...do a 'Burst! OK not ALL their 'bursts are like that, but most of 'em are. Happy New Guitar Day...now I want one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 HNGD! She's beautiful. And nice trio, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar dog Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Very nice guitar, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 She's a sweety, but I gotta wonder why Epiphone traces the outline of the body when they do a 'Burst? They do that on all their guitars that have a 'Burst finish, and to me, that ain't a sunburst, that's an outline. The photos (and my resolution reductions) make it look more pronouced than it is. In real life the fade is a bit more subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 They forgot to install one of the f-holes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Love it when the burst goes into the horns. Just beautiful! Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirligig Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 that is very nice congrats & HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Drool, looks a million Brian, eager to hear your impressions on the plugged in performance, congratulations mate, HNU339D. BTW: did you know, I covert one of these, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Congrats! Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'd say that's one of the loveliest burst I've seen on a Epi, they should do 'em like that on the Sheraton. Great score Brianh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretter Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Very nice! You're going to love the Ultra features. Plugging into two amps splitting the the humbuckers and the nanomag is quite the experience! It was like someone was playing along. Or you can run all three into one amp for a really fat sound. I already have the LP Ultra III, the 339 is next on my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougefresh91 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Congrats! Sweet looking guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Very nice Brian! Congratulations on the new guitar. May you have many hours of fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I went to change out the strings today and noticed that the neck is cracked on my brand new Ultra 339, so back it goes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I went to change out the strings today and noticed that the neck is cracked on my brand new Ultra 339, so back it goes: OUCH, that's a bummer Brian, hope a replacement comes soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I went to change out the strings today and noticed that the neck is cracked on my brand new Ultra 339, so back it goes: Oh, that´s bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 OUCH, that's a bummer Brian, hope a replacement comes soon. No worries, I have a few others I can play in the meantime. That Midtown Custom that Pete bought looks mighty nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 No worries, I have a few others I can play in the meantime. That Midtown Custom that Pete bought looks mighty nice... LOL. Damn straight, he scored a real stunner there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretter Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I went to change out the strings today and noticed that the neck is cracked on my brand new Ultra 339, so back it goes: Oh man!!!! You must be bum-a-fied! I am for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Oh man!!!! You must be bum-a-fied! I am for you. Don't feel too bad for me, this Pelham Blue one showed up in the meantime, and the rosewood is much nicer: (It was also $80 cheaper.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Don't feel too bad for me, this Pelham Blue one showed up in the meantime, and the rosewood is much nicer: (It was also $80 cheaper.) Dang, that looks sharp, Pelham Blue is a strange colour for me, one day I'll love it, the next hate it, but I gotta say, on your U-339 it looks outstanding, HNGD on that one Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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