dc3c46 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I recently picked up my Lonestar Special from repair. This time I gave it a try to see if everything was functioning. Looking for a guitar to do the test with my guitar dude said " ... here try this 339 ..." and I kid you not, this little thing just amazed mr with how comfortable it was to play and the tone was quite cool. GAS is setting in. I however do have a great arsenal of guitars such as P-90 LP, Standard with Bareknuckle PG Blues pickups, EC Strat, Firebird V, Tele, ES333 Ric 360/12 and Gretsch 6120. Should I giv in and get a 339? Will I get a different flavour of tone that I can not achieve with my present gear? You tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 . I see you've got a Gretsch hollow, Your collection could use semihollow - go for the 339 with 57 buckers, great tone and very versatile. Life is short, buy the guitar. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock and Reel Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Before you pull the trigger you may want to consider a CS-336 or even a CS-356. Here are links to some good info. Below is my previously owned CS-356 that I bought for the same price as a new ES-339. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/55057-es-339-vs-cs-336/ http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/Gibson_s%20Classic%20CS-336%20and%20th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 These 'smaller' semis are all fine and dandy, and suit many players looking for easy handling and versatile tones Purely personal preference (that's PPP to you all folks) I like the 'larger' ES 335 and ES 137 Also the gem missing from said collection...the ES 330... Feel free to ignore this post But at all costs...Enjoy the chase !!.... V PS. I notice an ES 333 in the collection, which is in essence a slightly 'rocked up' ES 335 So it is quite in order to 'Ignore this post'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flem snopes Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 "Do I need it?" What's need got to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 "Do I need it?" What's need got to do with it? Gotta love this reply! Thanks, I think you are absolutely right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I fell in love with the 339 the first time I picked it up. For me it fit my body well (I'm 5'8"); it's about the size as a LP. I probably could get used to a 335, but I really don't hear that much of a difference between them. I think that the 339 is Gibson's best homerun in years! Plus I got a geat deal on a figured top one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I fell in love with the 339 the first time I picked it up. For me it fit my body well (I'm 5'8"); it's about the size as a LP. I probably could get used to a 335, but I really don't hear that much of a difference between them. I think that the 339 is Gibson's best homerun in years! Plus I got a geat deal on a figured top one: Now this is a far out sunburst! I was tending towards red , but this - I am speechless! You lucky duck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanPC Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Before you pull the trigger you may want to consider a CS-336 or even a CS-356. Here are links to some good info. Below is my previously owned CS-356 that I bought for the same price as a new ES-339. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/55057-es-339-vs-cs-336/ http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/Gibson_s%20Classic%20CS-336%20and%20th/ WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yes. You NEED an ES-339. signed. Fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 probably a lot of overlap with the tone that you can get out of your es333..... just saying... how about a acoustic archtop (l-50)- that is one hole in your guitar quiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 The 339 is a fantastic guitar at a very nice price point as far as Gibson go. I had one and loved it, sold it to a guy and now I miss it. I have a 359 which is a blinged up 339 but I still miss my 339 enough that I think I may get another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Do you need one? Probably not with what you already have. Are you going to get one? Sure you will. My 339 is the best guitar I have ever owned and I have had a lot of Gibsons This is mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlife15 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My question is how close is the 339 to the 335 in tone..... Can I do Larry Carlton? BB? And other great music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My question is how close is the 339 to the 335 in tone..... Can I do Larry Carlton? BB? And other great music? Yes the 339 is close to the 335 in tone. As far as doing BB, Larry Carlton, etc. a lot of that is in the amp, amp settings and your playing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGtr Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 You simply need to ask yourself one question. Are you a musician trying to fill a need? Or are you a collector trying to fill a desire? The answer is simply. Living with it is the problem. Personally, I purchased all of the guitars that I musically need. But there are times when I just want something more sexier than what I already have. It's still a struggle. Jazz, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKnight2 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Why not get a used one? That way there is little risk. If you don't bond with it after a few months, you can get most if not all your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlife15 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I played a few 339's today which quite frankly felt and played better than a couple of 335's. More comfortable, lighter, and super toneful. IMHO, go for a 339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarzan55 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I have a 339. I suggest you try some 335's and 339's. You might find as I did that some 335's sound a little better than a given 339 and vice versa. Not many 335's that I have tried sound better than my 339 -- many don't compete at all with my 339. All in all, I found more sweet sounding 339's than 335's -- but you must try out a bunch of em and pick out the best one. I think the 335 and the 339 are priced about the same now, too. Good luck and look forward to hearing what you got. (you wont regret the 339, that's for sure.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Do you need one? Probably not with what you already have. Are you going to get one? Sure you will. My 339 is the best guitar I have ever owned and I have had a lot of Gibsons This is mine: The deed is done : she followed me home yesterday. Antique red and a pleasure to handle and play. Pics will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 WOW Double WOW! [drool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyraff Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I love my es-339 custom to death, in fact i may get burried with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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