Tried a Casino and Casino coupe but was getting feedback which I didn’t like. It is … The only thing I needed to change was the height of the action. Handcrafted in China. Can't thank my Sweetwater connect Derek Kemp enough for giving me he extra boost to snag this Baby! Seriously, plays as good as any of the three Gibsons I own, right out of the box. The cherry color is so rich and bold. I was worried about buying one without really seeing it and holding it along with playing it. The pick up selection options is great. I have 15 guitars. It has the beautiful proportions of a Gibson archtop (I think of it as the anti-telecaster shape) combined with absolutely PERFECT finish - if it weren't for the Epiphone emblem (also beautifully executed - not a cheap print job) on the headstock, I'd think it was a genuine Gibson. I would never purchase any music equipment or instrument not even picks from another website or big box store. It has the same tone unplugged that grabbed me when I played the Gibson. So I had to pull them out and line up the numbers the same. The ES 339 was a good fit and when i compared the price of Gibson 339 and Epiphone 339 the Epiphone was a no brainer. It looks great, really nice Cherry finish. It"s a great guitar for rock n roll! Not only did I have it in my possession within 24 hours of placing my order, but the guitar was absolutely ready to play/gig out of the box. Fit & finish of my replacement guitar is excellent. I was wrong. great tone. The first ones' neck was badly twisted, and again I blame the store for putting it on the rack. A Fender Strat has been my main machine, but i wanted something a little more throaty and resonant without the bulk. Just the perfect size in my opinion. This article originally appeared in VG December 2013 issue. You won't be disappointed. Undertaking an Epiphone Limited Edition ES-335 PRO Review is like going to visit an old friend. The Tale of the Red Jazz Guitar. To be honest my expectations were not that high. Jeff offered me at a demo price or I could pick a new guitar out. Epiphone P-90R PRO single-coil pickups are individually voiced for rhythm and lead and provide a huge variety of sound choices for the modern guitarist. If you are worried about the shipping or not seeing it before the purchase don"t be. Review: Epiphone Ultra-339. The difference in volume level between the split coil settings is noticeable, but using the volume pot lets you balance the two while playing - something to get used to. Fortunate for me that I do my own setups which I did on my newly purchased 339 including leveling and crowning of the frets and adjusting the Bridge both for height and intonation. They always feel a little too 'chunky' to me; but then I have been playing Fender and PRS guitars for a long time, so I think it's more about preference and being used to a certain feel than a knock on the Gibsons & Epis. I didn't want to under-buy and be irritated from the first note. 3 user reviews on Epiphone ES-339 Pro. One owner just traded setup ready to play. My only big complaint is that the volume and tone knobs do not line up the way I like. This was my first time buying a guitar before playing it and I would not hesitate to buy from Sweetwater again. Bottom line is if you want a great sounding hollow body that"s fun to play - just get this guitar. I have a love for the Cherry Red so that's what I got. A Sweetwater customer for life. Submitting a revised review, as I am not able to edit my original. Picked this over a similar Peavey model with a similar price. The finish and hardware are flawless. First, I ordered and paid for this guitar on a Friday afternoon, and I received it the next morning. ES-339 PRO is a semi-hollow bodied model from the Epiphone`s ES series. the electronics are high quality and it stays tuned fine. What a great playing guitar. The humbucker pickups are hot and the fret board fast and agile. Very, very pleased w this guitar (as w everything Sweetwater) right out of the box. I am so very happy with my recent purchase of this Epiphone ES339. The humbuckers deliver a rich full sound and the coil taps give you more tonal variations if you need them. The playability of the neck makes chording easy for jazz, roll the volume back to about 8 for jazz. Introducing the new Epiphone P-90R PRO The Ltd. Ed. Epiphones and Gibsons. I not only have no regrets, I'm freakin' thrilled! My main daily guitar is the Strat, so I was looking for a semi-hollow humbucker guitar to add to the mix. The only difference between these two guitars is in the electronics. It is a Great Guitar at any price and an unbelievable deal at $399. I explained to Nick that the guitar was going to be shipped to a military post office and that I was concerned that it might get banged up. If I had to pick one word for this 339 Pro it would be ( Sweet ). I like a brighter sound with a bite and with these strings and the volume knobs pulled out, I get that tone; think, Nowhere Man solo. Still thinking it was a stepping stone after learning how I would bond with the guitar. The neck feels real comfortable in my hand, and the scale length fits me well. The 339 fits Me Well, and has really good sound and tone. Even better than my $3,500+ Les Paul. Phone Hours | When I first started playing I was fortunate to have a Gibson ES 330, very similiar to a 335 except for the P90 pickups. This guitar is at a whole other level. I am just learning to play, and at my age probably won't be getting many more guitars, and that's why I picked this ES339. It may have been made in China, but with it's looks and playability who cares. They just pop! The Epiphone quality construction and low price provide you a value that is near impossible to beat. This is an excellent guitar. It's a long video, but I found these guys enjoyable to watch. Great neck. I head Epiphone brand was making nice instruments so I thought I'd check one out. The Chinese manufacturing has really improved and the quality is very high. He thanked me for my purchased and I told him I was thinking about purchasing a guitar but I was hesitant. With the coil tapping I can get a single coil sound. I tell all my friend to go to Sweetwater. The coil splitting option on this thing for switching between single coil and humbucker is a nice to have, however I don't think I'll be using it often. Unboxed guitar to find a beautiful well constructed instrument with a near flawless polished finish. For deeper, darker sounds, it's a real good fit. The tuners are silky smooth and there is no string slippage at the nut whatsoever. I was blown away by the quality of workmanship. I checked out a Gibson 339 at a local store. Questions about the Epiphone ES-339 PRO Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry. Sustains and rings out beautifully. I have to say, for the price this guitar delivers in every way! !Thanks to my Sales Associate Chris Lewis for all his help!!!!!! There are some things that need attention when the instrument first arrives. Well as life goes on I acquired an Epiphone Dot, really nice guitar but, shortly after that the 339 came out and, I played one, had to have it. If you are thinking about getting one I say do it. You cannot beat the customer service that Sweetwater provides, they are friendly and professional in every way. This guitar is easy to tune and stays in tune. Lovely grain on the wood which shows beautifully through the carefully applied clear lacquer finish. I really like how you can change the sound on this guitar. The fit and finish are good. With the size and feel of a Les Paul, it retains that distinct semi-hollowbody tone producing a full-bodied sound from the Alnico Classic Pro pickups with push/pull coil-splitting for single-coil tones. This was the perfect addition to the collection. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and played great right out of the box. Most people could not tell the difference if they had to choose. I think the epiphone alnico classic pro pickups are some of the best pickups you can get in an affordable guitar. No, it's not a $3000 Gibson, but I only paid 1/10th of that for a good workingman's guitar. That said, I was VERY pleasantly surprised in the quality of this instrument, especially at this price point. UNBEATABLE. Cost is always an issue, but I decided if my ear required spending $1000-$2000, I'd do it. There are no sharp fret edges and I didn't have to adjust the truss rod, just the roller bridge height. Chief among the new features is the classic ’60s-style Kalamazoo headstock, as well as the addition of Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers, which promise vintage semi tones, controlled via CTS pots. I couldn't find any imperfections on it. The neck is more of a rounded C instead of a Slim D as described. Jeff once again contacted me and thanked me for my purchase. It's seems to me the chinese makers have put this out as a testimony that they can make this guitar as good as most gibsons out of the box. 2 user reviews of ES-339 Pro by Epiphone 4 For my style of Fuzzy, Riff based Blues Rock it suits down to the ground. The Epi looks just as nice, plays just as nice and sounds as nice as the those two. This instrument says a lot about Epiphone’s commitment to producing great guitars. It plays just as good as the Gibby. Value. This Epiphone ES 339 Pro delivers. But, not a couple grand better. Received new ax ahead of delivery date and as usual the service from Sweetwater was outstanding. I purchased the Code 50 and then received a call from Jeff at Sweetwater. Aesthetically it is now wonderful, of course it would be better with a Gibson headstock but then it would cost a ton more and I'm not sure it's worth it. Also a special thanks to Jonathan for sending the photos. But Christmas came yesterday, and today I took it for a close look, and an extended test drive. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 The finish, fit, and out of the box set up was as good as any Gibson I have owned. The fit and finish for an instrument at this price point is unbelievable, not to mention the sound is right on with the pickups right out of the box. It can do everything I want it to do. I sprayed some tuner cleaner on it & that seemed to take care of that problem. What the guy on the left when he demo's the ES-339 Pro (11:30 into the video). Clean tone and the ability to growl. The similarities were far greater than the differences. The soundhole is clean, there isn't any woodchip/crap inside as I have seen on other low-priced gear. I guess my preconceived notion was that a Chinese made guitar would be low end. A lot of versatility and great tone in all pickup positions. Sweet, rich professional sound. 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