Post by cofi on Sept 2, 2007 23:16:27 GMT
Here's a new Custom Shop ES guitar, it'a a ES 339 Hollowbody.
I've not seen one (I dont think many have) I dont even know If they have any in the UK yet,
Well from what I'm reading of the spec's, it's about the same size as they're CS336, which is the same size as a Les Paul, (the size i like), I do find the 335s body a bit on the big side (as i have got used to the Les Paul size) so i would really like to try one of these,
I have hankerd for a CS336 for a while, they look about the same, but a fair bit less money, ;D
From what I've read they might only be sold at Musician’s Friend until the end of this year,
then they will be sold nationally 
Anyway, this is what I've come accross written about the guitar,
Gibson Launches New ES Model, ES-339 Semi-Hollowbody
Brand New ES Series From Gibson Well, Gibson this morning released full specs on its latest six-string creation––the ES-339––and it’s looking like a real beauty.
The guitar is basically an ES-335 packed into a Les Paul sized body, and includes all of the traditional accoutrements of the classic 335, including its hardware, body shape (if quite a bit smaller,) and, according to Gibson, its resonant tone and singing sustain.
Built by Gibson’s famous Custom Shop in Memphis, and available exclusively from Musician’s Friend until the end of this year (a sweet deal for MF, eh?) the ES-339 is currently being offered in two different neck sizes––a 30/60 slim & wide profile based on Gibson necks circa the early ’60s, and a fatter ‘59 neck profile for those who prefer something with a bit more muscle.
The 335-inspired design has also been updated with a side-mounted cable jack (no more plugging right into the top of your guitar,) and the guitar has been outfitted with Gibson’s Memphis Tone Circuit, which utilizes 500K audio taper pots operating with an interactive load to preserve the guitar’s high end even as you turn the volume down.
Specs The ES-339 is spec’d out with a laminated maple top, back and sides, maple center block, single-piece mahogany neck (24 3/4” scale length,) rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and 22 frets, ABR-1 bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and “tulip-head” tuning machines.
Electronics include a pair of Gibson’s ’57 Classic Humbuckers, along with dual Tone & Volume controls, and traditional 3-way pickup switching.
The ES-339 will be available in three lacquer finishes: Antique Red (shown here,) Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst, and is carrying a surprisingly reasonable street price of just under $1800.
Here is another write up i found about it, it say's basically the same thing, only a price differance, of over a $1000.00.
Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, launched its newest model today, the Gibson ES-339, a traditional semi-hollow body guitar in the alluring size of a Gibson Les Paul. The newest guitar, which delivers the singing sustain and all of the characteristic nuances of the classic ES-335 Gibson semi-hollowbody guitar including the shape, resonant tone, hardware and more in the versatile size of a Les Paul, will be available exclusively through Musician’s Friend (Gibson ES-339 on Musician's Friend) and its affiliates through the end of 2007.
The Gibson ES-339 will prove to be a holiday gift favorite for guitar players of all types. Hailing from the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis , TN , the guitar is incredibly versatile due to its unique design. Gibson’s original semi-hollowbody guitar was the famed ES-335, which was created back in 1958 to provide the perfect combination of solidbody and hollowbody features. With a solid maple block running down the center of its thin hollow body, the ES-335 provides the robust, resonant tone of a hollow body guitar while delivering the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid body. Gibson’s hybrid design became known as a semi-hollowbody guitar and remains a perennial favorite of players of nearly all styles of music.
While the ES-339 features smaller body dimensions, it sacrifices none of the huge semi-hollowbody tone that makes the ES-335 universally appealing. The craftsmen at the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis managed to shave several inches off the traditional semi-hollow body design while retaining perfect proportions that look classy and natural. All the features guitarists love about the ES-335 are present and accounted for on the ES-339 including a pair of ’57 Classic Humbuckers that deliver full-bodied tone with rich midrange and singing sustain, as well as tulip-head tuners, nickel hardware, ABR-1 bridge, stop tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, and lacquer finish which make the guitars look like they came right out of 1958.
Gibson also included the mounting of the output jack on the side of the guitar instead of on top to keep the cable out of the way. The 339 also sports Gibson’s new Memphis Tone Circuit, which preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. The Memphis Tone Circuit gives the 339 a beautiful, open tonal spectrum at any volume.
The ES-339 is available in two neck sizes. The first, a 30/60 neck has the slim, wide feel of an early ’60s Gibson, with an extra .030-inches of depth—perfect for today’s faster playing styles. The second, a heftier ’59 neck profile, is also available for guitarists who prefer a chunkier neck but still enjoy fast, smooth playing action.
The ES-339, comes with a hard shell case, has an MSRP of $2,821, is offered in three vintage-style finishes—Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst and is only available through Musician’s Friend and its affiliates including Guitar Center.com, Music 123.com, Guitarsale.com and Private Reserve Guitars.com.
Gibson Custom Shop’s ES-339:
Model: ES-339
Pickups: ’57 Classic Humbucking Pickups
Hardware: Nickel
Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ dot inlays
Scale: 24 ¾”
Nut Width: 1-11/16”
Bridge: ABR-1 with stopbar tailpiece
Neck Material: 1-piece mahogany
Body Material: Laminated maple top, back, rims with maple center block
Controls: 2 tone, 2 volume, 3-way pickup selector switch
Colors: Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst
Case: Hardshell Case
Date Available: August 31, 2007
MSRP: $2,821
This is from Gibson themselfs,and they mention a few other stores selling them one thing I know, they wont be sold here in the UK 
Gibson Custom Proudly Presents the ES-339
Classic semi-hollow sound from a solidbody-size guitar
Chris Gill | 08.31.2007
In 1958, Gibson debuted a guitar that provided the perfect combination of solidbody and hollowbody features—the ES-335. With a solid maple block running down the center of its thin, hollow body, the ES-335 provides the fat, resonant tone of a hollowbody guitar while delivering the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody. Gibson’s hybrid design, known as a semi-hollow guitar, remains a perennial favorite of players of nearly every style of music from jazz and blues to rock and punk.
While the ES-335 is thin like a solidbody, its body width and length are similar to the large dimensions of an archtop guitar. As a result, many players accustomed to solidbody instruments often find the ES-335’s size and weight somewhat unwieldy. Now solidbody players can enjoy the distinctive tones of a semi-hollow guitar thanks to Gibson’s new ES-339 model, designed and built by the experts at the Gibson Custom Shop. The ES-339 features smaller body dimensions but sacrifices none of that huge semi-hollow tone that makes the ES-335 universally appealing. Lighter, more compact and comfortable than a traditional semi-hollow guitar, the ES-339 feels like a Les Paul but sounds like an ES-335.
Despite its smaller body dimensions, the ES-339 does not look like an awkward dwarf version of a 335. The craftsmen at Gibson managed to shave several inches off the traditional semi-hollowbody design while retaining perfect proportions that look classy and natural. You may not even notice the difference until you pick up the ES-339 and instantly realize how much lighter and more comfortable it feels.
All the features guitarists love about the ES-335 are present and accounted for on the ES-339. First, it boasts a pair of ’57 Classic Humbuckers that deliver full-bodied tone with rich midrange and singing sustain that players can’t live without. The tulip-head Kluson tuners, nickel hardware, ABR-1 bridge, stop tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, and lacquer finish look like they came right out of 1958. Even the craftsmanship and attention to detail is as good as it’s ever been.
However, Gibson did make a few subtle improvements based on feedback from players over the years. The output jack is mounted on the side of the guitar instead of on the top, keeping the cable out of the way. The slim 30/60 neck has the slim, wide feel of an early ’60s Gibson, with an extra .030-inches of depth—perfect for today’s faster playing styles. A heftier ’59 neck profile is also available for guitarists who prefer a chunkier neck but still enjoy fast, smooth playing action. An improved electronic wiring circuit preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. The 339 sports Gibson’s new Memphis Tone Circuit, which preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. Named in honor of the great guitar builders of Gibson Custom Memphis, where each 339 is handcrafted, the Memphis Tone Circuit gives the 339 a beautiful, open tonal spectrum at any volume.
Gibson offers the ES-339 with a choice of three vintage-style finishes—Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Carmel Burst. The lacquer finish is applied with a light, even touch, allowing the guitar’s wood to resonate naturally while providing a protective, mirror-like shine.
When plugged into to a variety of amps and A/B’d against original ’50s and early ’60s Gibsons, it’s virtually impossible to tell the difference between the vintage models and the new ES-339. From a playing standpoint, the ES-339 is a dreamboat. The smoothly polished frets feel especially comfortable under the fingers, making it possible to play fast and accurately with little effort. While the ES-339 features Gibson’s standard 24 ¾-inch scale, it somehow seems shorter. One can readily perform stretches spanning seven or more frets from the fifth fret.
Tonally, the ES-339 is everything a guitarist could want from a semi-hollow axe and more. The smaller body size does not decrease the guitar’s resonance, yet the ES-339 can be cranked up to even higher levels of output without feedback. In fact, guitar’s feedback resistance is right up there with Les Pauls and SGs. You can feel the punch and power of the 339 in every chord and note—the combination of the best sonic and performance qualities of Les Pauls and ES-335s gives the guitar a truly unique voice, and gives guitarists a totally new playing experience. The ’57 Classic humbuckers deliver all the warmth, sustain and clarity of original Patent Applied For pickups, and in the ES-339 they produce a stunning, expressive midrange honk that’s as fluid and assertive as a saxophone.
The tone pros at the Gibson Custom Shop have created another winner. The Gibson ES-339 is the perfect semi-hollow guitar for solidbody players. With its vintage vibe and modern performance, the ES-339 is a great all-around guitar for any style of music.
The ES-339 is only available from Guitar Center, Music 123, Guitarsale.com, and Private Reserve Guitars.com. Be sure to seek this guitar out, as it’s destined to become a desirable classic like the models that inspired it.
here's a photo, comparing the 339 to a Les Paul, and a 335
I think they look OK, I'd love to have a go on one,
I like the sound of the 335, but the size like i said, so a smaller version would be great for me
I've not seen one (I dont think many have) I dont even know If they have any in the UK yet,
Well from what I'm reading of the spec's, it's about the same size as they're CS336, which is the same size as a Les Paul, (the size i like), I do find the 335s body a bit on the big side (as i have got used to the Les Paul size) so i would really like to try one of these,
I have hankerd for a CS336 for a while, they look about the same, but a fair bit less money, ;D
From what I've read they might only be sold at Musician’s Friend until the end of this year,
then they will be sold nationally Anyway, this is what I've come accross written about the guitar,
Gibson Launches New ES Model, ES-339 Semi-Hollowbody
Brand New ES Series From Gibson Well, Gibson this morning released full specs on its latest six-string creation––the ES-339––and it’s looking like a real beauty.
The guitar is basically an ES-335 packed into a Les Paul sized body, and includes all of the traditional accoutrements of the classic 335, including its hardware, body shape (if quite a bit smaller,) and, according to Gibson, its resonant tone and singing sustain.
Built by Gibson’s famous Custom Shop in Memphis, and available exclusively from Musician’s Friend until the end of this year (a sweet deal for MF, eh?) the ES-339 is currently being offered in two different neck sizes––a 30/60 slim & wide profile based on Gibson necks circa the early ’60s, and a fatter ‘59 neck profile for those who prefer something with a bit more muscle.
The 335-inspired design has also been updated with a side-mounted cable jack (no more plugging right into the top of your guitar,) and the guitar has been outfitted with Gibson’s Memphis Tone Circuit, which utilizes 500K audio taper pots operating with an interactive load to preserve the guitar’s high end even as you turn the volume down.
Specs The ES-339 is spec’d out with a laminated maple top, back and sides, maple center block, single-piece mahogany neck (24 3/4” scale length,) rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and 22 frets, ABR-1 bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and “tulip-head” tuning machines.
Electronics include a pair of Gibson’s ’57 Classic Humbuckers, along with dual Tone & Volume controls, and traditional 3-way pickup switching.
The ES-339 will be available in three lacquer finishes: Antique Red (shown here,) Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst, and is carrying a surprisingly reasonable street price of just under $1800.
Here is another write up i found about it, it say's basically the same thing, only a price differance, of over a $1000.00.
Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, launched its newest model today, the Gibson ES-339, a traditional semi-hollow body guitar in the alluring size of a Gibson Les Paul. The newest guitar, which delivers the singing sustain and all of the characteristic nuances of the classic ES-335 Gibson semi-hollowbody guitar including the shape, resonant tone, hardware and more in the versatile size of a Les Paul, will be available exclusively through Musician’s Friend (Gibson ES-339 on Musician's Friend) and its affiliates through the end of 2007.
The Gibson ES-339 will prove to be a holiday gift favorite for guitar players of all types. Hailing from the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis , TN , the guitar is incredibly versatile due to its unique design. Gibson’s original semi-hollowbody guitar was the famed ES-335, which was created back in 1958 to provide the perfect combination of solidbody and hollowbody features. With a solid maple block running down the center of its thin hollow body, the ES-335 provides the robust, resonant tone of a hollow body guitar while delivering the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid body. Gibson’s hybrid design became known as a semi-hollowbody guitar and remains a perennial favorite of players of nearly all styles of music.
While the ES-339 features smaller body dimensions, it sacrifices none of the huge semi-hollowbody tone that makes the ES-335 universally appealing. The craftsmen at the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis managed to shave several inches off the traditional semi-hollow body design while retaining perfect proportions that look classy and natural. All the features guitarists love about the ES-335 are present and accounted for on the ES-339 including a pair of ’57 Classic Humbuckers that deliver full-bodied tone with rich midrange and singing sustain, as well as tulip-head tuners, nickel hardware, ABR-1 bridge, stop tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, and lacquer finish which make the guitars look like they came right out of 1958.
Gibson also included the mounting of the output jack on the side of the guitar instead of on top to keep the cable out of the way. The 339 also sports Gibson’s new Memphis Tone Circuit, which preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. The Memphis Tone Circuit gives the 339 a beautiful, open tonal spectrum at any volume.
The ES-339 is available in two neck sizes. The first, a 30/60 neck has the slim, wide feel of an early ’60s Gibson, with an extra .030-inches of depth—perfect for today’s faster playing styles. The second, a heftier ’59 neck profile, is also available for guitarists who prefer a chunkier neck but still enjoy fast, smooth playing action.
The ES-339, comes with a hard shell case, has an MSRP of $2,821, is offered in three vintage-style finishes—Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst and is only available through Musician’s Friend and its affiliates including Guitar Center.com, Music 123.com, Guitarsale.com and Private Reserve Guitars.com.
Gibson Custom Shop’s ES-339:
Model: ES-339
Pickups: ’57 Classic Humbucking Pickups
Hardware: Nickel
Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ dot inlays
Scale: 24 ¾”
Nut Width: 1-11/16”
Bridge: ABR-1 with stopbar tailpiece
Neck Material: 1-piece mahogany
Body Material: Laminated maple top, back, rims with maple center block
Controls: 2 tone, 2 volume, 3-way pickup selector switch
Colors: Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel Burst
Case: Hardshell Case
Date Available: August 31, 2007
MSRP: $2,821
This is from Gibson themselfs,and they mention a few other stores selling them
one thing I know, they wont be sold here in the UK Gibson Custom Proudly Presents the ES-339
Classic semi-hollow sound from a solidbody-size guitar
Chris Gill | 08.31.2007
In 1958, Gibson debuted a guitar that provided the perfect combination of solidbody and hollowbody features—the ES-335. With a solid maple block running down the center of its thin, hollow body, the ES-335 provides the fat, resonant tone of a hollowbody guitar while delivering the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody. Gibson’s hybrid design, known as a semi-hollow guitar, remains a perennial favorite of players of nearly every style of music from jazz and blues to rock and punk.
While the ES-335 is thin like a solidbody, its body width and length are similar to the large dimensions of an archtop guitar. As a result, many players accustomed to solidbody instruments often find the ES-335’s size and weight somewhat unwieldy. Now solidbody players can enjoy the distinctive tones of a semi-hollow guitar thanks to Gibson’s new ES-339 model, designed and built by the experts at the Gibson Custom Shop. The ES-339 features smaller body dimensions but sacrifices none of that huge semi-hollow tone that makes the ES-335 universally appealing. Lighter, more compact and comfortable than a traditional semi-hollow guitar, the ES-339 feels like a Les Paul but sounds like an ES-335.
Despite its smaller body dimensions, the ES-339 does not look like an awkward dwarf version of a 335. The craftsmen at Gibson managed to shave several inches off the traditional semi-hollowbody design while retaining perfect proportions that look classy and natural. You may not even notice the difference until you pick up the ES-339 and instantly realize how much lighter and more comfortable it feels.
All the features guitarists love about the ES-335 are present and accounted for on the ES-339. First, it boasts a pair of ’57 Classic Humbuckers that deliver full-bodied tone with rich midrange and singing sustain that players can’t live without. The tulip-head Kluson tuners, nickel hardware, ABR-1 bridge, stop tailpiece, dot fingerboard inlays, and lacquer finish look like they came right out of 1958. Even the craftsmanship and attention to detail is as good as it’s ever been.
However, Gibson did make a few subtle improvements based on feedback from players over the years. The output jack is mounted on the side of the guitar instead of on the top, keeping the cable out of the way. The slim 30/60 neck has the slim, wide feel of an early ’60s Gibson, with an extra .030-inches of depth—perfect for today’s faster playing styles. A heftier ’59 neck profile is also available for guitarists who prefer a chunkier neck but still enjoy fast, smooth playing action. An improved electronic wiring circuit preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. The 339 sports Gibson’s new Memphis Tone Circuit, which preserves the guitar’s high frequencies no matter where you adjust the volume control. Named in honor of the great guitar builders of Gibson Custom Memphis, where each 339 is handcrafted, the Memphis Tone Circuit gives the 339 a beautiful, open tonal spectrum at any volume.
Gibson offers the ES-339 with a choice of three vintage-style finishes—Antique Red, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Carmel Burst. The lacquer finish is applied with a light, even touch, allowing the guitar’s wood to resonate naturally while providing a protective, mirror-like shine.
When plugged into to a variety of amps and A/B’d against original ’50s and early ’60s Gibsons, it’s virtually impossible to tell the difference between the vintage models and the new ES-339. From a playing standpoint, the ES-339 is a dreamboat. The smoothly polished frets feel especially comfortable under the fingers, making it possible to play fast and accurately with little effort. While the ES-339 features Gibson’s standard 24 ¾-inch scale, it somehow seems shorter. One can readily perform stretches spanning seven or more frets from the fifth fret.
Tonally, the ES-339 is everything a guitarist could want from a semi-hollow axe and more. The smaller body size does not decrease the guitar’s resonance, yet the ES-339 can be cranked up to even higher levels of output without feedback. In fact, guitar’s feedback resistance is right up there with Les Pauls and SGs. You can feel the punch and power of the 339 in every chord and note—the combination of the best sonic and performance qualities of Les Pauls and ES-335s gives the guitar a truly unique voice, and gives guitarists a totally new playing experience. The ’57 Classic humbuckers deliver all the warmth, sustain and clarity of original Patent Applied For pickups, and in the ES-339 they produce a stunning, expressive midrange honk that’s as fluid and assertive as a saxophone.
The tone pros at the Gibson Custom Shop have created another winner. The Gibson ES-339 is the perfect semi-hollow guitar for solidbody players. With its vintage vibe and modern performance, the ES-339 is a great all-around guitar for any style of music.
The ES-339 is only available from Guitar Center, Music 123, Guitarsale.com, and Private Reserve Guitars.com. Be sure to seek this guitar out, as it’s destined to become a desirable classic like the models that inspired it.
here's a photo, comparing the 339 to a Les Paul, and a 335
I think they look OK, I'd love to have a go on one,
I like the sound of the 335, but the size like i said, so a smaller version would be great for me 
at least i wont be spending more money, (no i don't need another guitar) gotta keep saying that 
