Epiphone ES-339 Hollowbody Electric - Vintage Sunburst

The Epiphone ES-339 Hollowbody Electric in Vintage Sunburst is a compact semi-hollow electric guitar that offers the classic tone and versatility of the ES-335 in a more manageable, smaller body size. It's an excellent choice for players who love the semi-hollow sound but prefer a more comfortable, solid-body-like feel.

Key Features:

• Compact Semi-Hollow Body:

  • Body Shape: Reduced-size ES-style, double-cutaway, making it more ergonomic and lighter than a full-sized ES-335. This design is often compared to a Les Paul in size but retains the semi-hollow characteristics.

  • Body Top, Back, and Sides: 5-ply Layered Maple, which contributes to its resonant, airy tone while offering good feedback resistance.

  • Center Block: Features a solid Maple center block. This is crucial for adding sustain, reducing feedback, and providing a solid anchor for the bridge and tailpiece, making it suitable for higher gain settings.

• Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany, set into the body (set neck construction) for enhanced sustain and resonance.

  • Neck Profile: Rounded "C" profile, offering a comfortable and familiar feel for a wide range of playing styles.

  • Scale Length: 24.75" (a classic Gibson short scale length), which contributes to a warmer tone and easier string bending.

  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, with a 12" radius and 22 Medium Jumbo frets.

  • Nut: Graph Tech NuBone, enhancing tuning stability and sustain.

  • Inlays: Pearloid Dot inlays.

• Pickups:

  • Equipped with a pair of Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers (Neck and Bridge). These pickups are known for delivering a warm, rich, and versatile vintage-voiced tone, capable of producing everything from smooth jazz and blues to articulate rock crunch, with good clarity and dynamic response.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic for stable intonation and efficient transfer of string vibration.

  • Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar for solid string anchoring and enhanced sustain.

  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic tuners (or similar Epiphone Deluxe tuners) with an 18:1 ratio, ensuring precise and reliable tuning stability.

  • Hardware Finish: Nickel, for a classic and understated look.

• Electronics:

  • Standard control layout with 2 Volume and 2 Tone knobs (one set for each pickup), utilizing CTS potentiometers for reliable operation and smooth taper.

  • 3-way Epiphone toggle pickup selector switch for easy switching between neck, bridge, or both pickups.

• Aesthetics:

  • "Vintage Sunburst" Finish: A classic, transparent sunburst finish that transitions from dark (often brown or black) edges to a golden or amber center, allowing the maple grain to show through. This finish provides a timeless, traditional look.

  • Binding: Single-ply cream binding on the body and neck.

  • Pickguard: 3-ply Black pickguard.

  • Control Knobs: Black Top Hat knobs with metal inserts.

• Case: Typically, this model does not come with an included case or gig bag; these are usually optional accessories.

The Epiphone ES-339 in Vintage Sunburst is a fantastic option for guitarists who love the resonant, nuanced tones of a semi-hollowbody but prefer a more compact and comfortable instrument that feels closer to a solid-body guitar. It delivers classic looks and versatile performance for a wide range of musical styles.