Luke Skyrawker
Epiphone ES339
I think I could get into one of these. Specs and features
I guess they were just released in December
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Valar Morghulis
I like the smaller body these have. I'll need to check them out in person. I've been wanting an Epiphone price level semi-hollow, but haven't bonded with the past Epiphone Dot's, etc.
I'm GASing for something with TV Jones type pickups, like a Gretsch or Reverend, so I can hold off on the semi Epiphones (I hope!).
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
Pedal: Budda Budwah wah, Wampler Ego Compressor, Electro-Harmonix Soul Food, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, Wampler Velvet Fuzz, Seven Sisters Eve Tremolo, TC Electronics Gravy Tri Chorus & Vibrato, Catalinbread Echorec, TC Electronic Alter Ego 2 Delay, Hardwire Supernatural Ambient Verb, MXR Carbon Copy, Catalinbread RAH, Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker, BYOC Mouse 2.0 Distortion, BYOC Boost/OD-2
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My Hag has it covered. So does yours homey.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Regular Fretter
Want one
Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model)
Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
Regular Fretter
Just got a Epi dot Royale. My 1st Epi....very impressed with the quality of this guitar especially for the price. GO FOR IT!!!
Regular Fretter
It's a bummer that Epiphone decided to price the 339 so obviously higher than the Dot. Not that it'll stop anybody from buying one, but we all know that one costs no more than the other to make.
Luke Skyrawker
You didn't read the specs then. Smaller body and coil tapped humbucking pickups. I do like my Viking but it's a really large body compared to what I'm used to. I wont part with the Viking, but if these check out to be as cool as they should I certainly wouldn't mind having one.Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw
My Hag has it covered. So does yours homey.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Contributing Member
I did read the specs. A smaller body was not different enough for me. Coil taps could be cool I guess, but still not enough. You, however, may need to still further diversify your quiver!
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Valar Morghulis
Like Spud needs any excuse... In fact, the only mystery left is which color he'll choose!I did read the specs. A smaller body was not different enough for me. Coil taps could be cool I guess, but still not enough. You, however, may need to still further diversify your quiver!
Regular Fretter
Tig - This is the Epi that caught my eye recently - also just came out recently, I think... Might this fit the bill? It has a lot of pickup selection options/combinations - humbucker or single coil splits...
http://www.epiphone.com/News-Feature...wingster-.aspx
"GAS never sleeps" - Gil Janus
"Now you got to pay your dues. Get that axe and play the blues." - Spudman
Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp
Valar Morghulis
Yep, the Swingster is really cool!
For the same price range I'll be looking at a Reverend with Revtron pickups. The quality of craftsmanship and electronic gives Reverend an edge.
The new Flatroc 15th Anniversary:
And to Sensei RT
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard Natural Burst, Squier CV 50's Tele, Hell Guitars No. 2, Squier CV 50's Strat, Reverend Club King 290, Taylor 522e 12-Fret mahogany,
Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Short Scale
Amp: Fender Super Champ X2 Head, Egnater Tweaker 15, Fender Mustang I, Acoustic B20 1x12 bass amp
Pedal: Budda Budwah wah, Wampler Ego Compressor, Electro-Harmonix Soul Food, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, Wampler Velvet Fuzz, Seven Sisters Eve Tremolo, TC Electronics Gravy Tri Chorus & Vibrato, Catalinbread Echorec, TC Electronic Alter Ego 2 Delay, Hardwire Supernatural Ambient Verb, MXR Carbon Copy, Catalinbread RAH, Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker, BYOC Mouse 2.0 Distortion, BYOC Boost/OD-2
playin' from the heart
I saw a friend of mine tonight out at our weekly jam and he had one of the Epi 339's in red. His wife got it for him for Christmas.
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How was it?
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Regular Fretter
I have had Epiphones before and always liked them. When I saw the 339 PRO I decided I really would like to get one. Its on back-order so I will have to wait awhile. Oh and I found it online for $399 no tax or shipping so I pulled the trigger.
Luke Skyrawker
Sweet! Do give us the rundown when you finally get it.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
playin' from the heart
I noodled around unplugged for a minute or two and it felt great. Looked real nice too. When he played it through an amp at the jam it didn't sound very impressive but I chalked that up to it being new. I think it takes a little time, some adjustment of pick up height, learning how to EQ your amp to get the best out of an unfamiliar guitar, etc. He's a good player and I have no doubt that once he gets it dialed in the guitar could put a big smile on your face
Regular Fretter
I have an Ibanez AM73, a smaller version of the AS series, which is very comfortable to play and sounds great.
Regular Fretter
Hey I'll be happy to post up my thoughts on the 339 when it gets in Spudman. I just hope the wife ain't around when the FedEx truck rolls up!
Regular Fretter
Tig, I am a big fan of Reverend Guitars. I snagged a Red Jetstream (P90 pups) off ebay. Its a killer and I love the bass rolloff knob.Yep, the Swingster is really cool!
For the same price range I'll be looking at a Reverend with Revtron pickups. The quality of craftsmanship and electronic gives Reverend an edge.
The new Flatroc 15th Anniversary:
And to Sensei RT
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