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Gibson ES-339 £1199

A downsized ES-335 with upmarket performance

Dave Burrluck, Mon 6 Oct 2008, 12:40 pm UTC

The ES-339 top is laminate maple and poplar which is pressed and lightly arched

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MusicRadar rating

4.5 of 5

Pros

Everything – concept, build, finishing and sounds.

Cons

Heavier than a classic ES-335, but we can live with that.

Verdict

It would seem Gibson has at last turned a corner in terms of quality and consistency. Not only is the ES-339 a great guitar at an even better price, it's undoubtedly one of the best new Gibsons we've ever played.

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ES-339

Price:: £1199
Country of Origin:: USA
Available Finish:: Antique Vintage Sunburst
Body Style:: Double-cutaway, thinline semi-solid electric
Features:: Two Gibson '57 Classic covered humbuckers, three-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume and tone (with 'Memphis Tone Circuit') for each pickup
Fingerboard Radius:: 305mm
Guitar Body Material:: Maple/Poplar/Maple Laminate
No. of Frets:: 22