BigDave78 Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Hey all, I'm relatively new to playing as i've only been at it for about 6 months. I picked up a epiphone dot and its a good guitar but a bit large to play seated as i am in a wheelchair. I am on the look out for another guitar that will give me the same sound as a gibson 335 ala Johnny b goode but in a smaller body. i have looked at the 339 online but have yet to get my hands on one. would the 339 be suitable or can you recommend another guitar that i could check out. Thanks Dave
Rabs Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Hey all, I'm relatively new to playing as i've only been at it for about 6 months. I picked up a epiphone dot and its a good guitar but a bit large to play seated as i am in a wheelchair. I am on the look out for another guitar that will give me the same sound as a gibson 335 ala Johnny b goode but in a smaller body. i have looked at the 339 online but have yet to get my hands on one. would the 339 be suitable or can you recommend another guitar that i could check out. Thanks Dave Yup.. I think the 339 is probably your best bet then... They are built like the 335s where as you alo have the 336 line which is similar to a 339 in looks and size BUT rather than being made like a 335 with laminate sides a 336 is like a hollowed out Les Paul.. You also have the Midtown range http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Standard-P-90.aspx http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Custom.aspx Good luck... let us know what you go for
Versatile Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Good advice so far As implied...spend some time with the guitar(s) plugged in...there will be some change in tonal spectrum... Also...Chuck Berry played various Gretsch's which can be fun...the Jet range, or smaller Chet Atkins might be the right size Available in both H/B and S/C configurations Good enough for George Harrison et al... V
CowboyBillyBob1 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 The 339 is a good choice. Check out a Gibson Midtown. It;s construction is different in that it is a heavily chambered Mahogany body with a flat maple f-hole top. It is smaller than a 335 and about the same size as the 339. It cops about 85% of the 335 tone but also will do some Les Paul tones as well. Next time you go shopping be sure you at least check one out. I actually went to buy an Epi dot because of it;s price but when the salesman showed mr the Midtown all bets were off. It can't hurt just to kick the tires a bit. Good luck to you.
BigDave78 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks, I will definately get out there and give all of these guitars you have mentioned a try. i was not fimiliar with the thinline's at all so ill need to do more lookin into them. Dave
Rabs Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks, I will definately get out there and give all of these guitars you have mentioned a try. i was not fimiliar with the thinline's at all so ill need to do more lookin into them. Dave I just had a look and realised I posted the wrong link.. As well as the midtown cutom theres also the new P90 version which I REALLY want http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Midtown-Standard-P-90.aspx
GibSinCity Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 339 rules. I got one of these in Antique Vintage Sunburst back when they first came out. Before Gibson realized what they had and raised the price. Unfortunately, she was part of a trade (Along with a few others) that I made for a rare Custom Shop model at a point when I had more guitars on hand than play money. I'll probably end up getting another one someday. Great guitar.
Blackflag Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Same here - got an early one. Mine is Caramel Sunburst. I think it may be the same as Carleton Burst.
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