Epiphone ES-339 Vintage Sunburst

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Epiphone ES-339 Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone

ES-339 Vintage Sunburst

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Product Info

Article Number: 501069
Brand: Epiphone
Model: ES-339 Vintage Sunburst
Price: $529.10

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This Epiphone ES-339 is a fantastic entry point into the semi-hollow world. It nails that vintage vibe with its maple construction and Alnico pickups, offering a surprisingly robust tone for the price. It's a solid choice for blues, rock, and jazz players looking for a quality instrument without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Epiphone ES-339 Vintage Sunburst
  • Electric Guitar
  • "Inspired by Gibson" model
  • Design: Semi-Hollow
  • Top: Maple
  • Back and sides: Maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Indian Laurel
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Rounded C
  • Cream-coloured binding
  • Scale length: 628 mm (24.724")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
  • GraphTech NuBone saddle
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers
  • 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
  • LockTone Tunomatic bridge
  • Locktone Stop Bar
  • Grover Rotomatics machine heads
  • Colour: Vintage sunburst
PROS
  • • Maple top delivers a focused, articulate tone with good sustain
  • • Alnico Classic Pro pickups offer a surprisingly powerful and vintage-voiced output
  • • Rounded C neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles
  • • Grover Rotomatics provide reliable tuning stability and a premium feel
CONS
  • • The maple construction can feel a bit dense and potentially neck-heavy
  • • Semi-hollow body makes it more prone to feedback at higher volumes
  • • While versatile, it leans towards classic rock and blues; modern metal isn't its forte

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Key Features

Body Material Maple (top, back, and sides)
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Indian Laurel
Pickups 2 Alnico Classic Pro Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.724 in)
Frets 22
Bridge LockTone Tunomatic Bridge and Stop Bar
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ES-339’s maple construction offers more focus and less resonance than a full-hollow 335, providing a tighter, more controlled sound, though it lacks some of the airy openness.
Absolutely; Grover Rotomatics are known for their smooth action and exceptional tuning stability, reducing the need for frequent adjustments.
The Rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the 1.693 in nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands compared to some modern guitars.

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