Gibson ES-339 Trans Ebony
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Gibson
ES-339 Trans Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
488284
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
ES-339 Trans Ebony
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This ES-339 is a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The smaller body size makes it more comfortable than a full-size ES-335, while retaining that iconic semi-hollow tone. It's ideal for blues, jazz, and classic rock players wanting a premium-priced, versatile instrument that feels amazing.
Product Description
- Gibson ES-339 Trans Ebony
- Electric Guitar
- Design: Semi hollow
- Body: Laminated maple with center block
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Dot fretboard inlays
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
- Single- ply cream binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 '57 Classic humbuckers
- Top hat pot knobs
- ABR-1 bridge and stopable tailpiece
- Grover machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Trans Ebony
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The '57 Classic humbuckers deliver that warm, fat vintage Gibson tone.
- • Mahogany neck provides exceptional comfort and sustain; rounded inCin profile is a joy.
- • Laminated maple body with a center block balances resonance and feedback control.
- • Trans Ebony finish is stunning, showcasing the maple’s grain with a classy vibe.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow construction makes it susceptible to feedback at high volumes and gain.
- • The weight, typical for a Gibson, can be tiring for extended playing sessions.
- • The scale length, while comfortable, limits extreme low-end extension compared to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated maple with center block
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
’57 Classic humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 bridge and stopable tailpiece
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The center block significantly reduces unwanted resonance and feedback, resulting in a tighter, more focused tone with more sustain – it’s less airy than a fully hollow body.
It’s a rounded inCin profile, leaning closer to a vintage feel but with a bit more comfort than a truly vintage neck; it’s quite playable for most hand sizes.
Nitrocellulose finishes are prone to checking and wear, so the Trans Ebony will develop a unique character over time, potentially showcasing some aging – it's part of the charm.
