The Gibson ES-339 is beloved by players who need rich semi-hollow tone but don't want a guitar with too much bulk. Built as a smaller version of the ES-335, the ES-339 boasts the same semi-hollow sonics and sustain in a smaller package. Made with a 3-ply maple and poplar laminate body, this guitar features a bright and lively sound with warm, rich sustain. A mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard feel substantial in your hand, enabling emotion-filled melodies and robust chording. Powered by a pair of '57 Classic humbuckers, this guitar has all the PAF goodness you'd expect from a vintage Gibson, but with added clarity and bite. A retro-inspired treasure reimagined for the modern player, the Gibson ES-339 is simply designed to perfection.

'57 Classic pickups

The ES-339 aims to capture the vintage tone and feel of the golden era Gibsons. To achieve this lofty goal, Gibson equipped it with a pair of '57 Classic pickups. A re-creation of the classic "Patent Applied For" humbucker, Music Experience guitarists find that the '57 Classic produces warm, velvety tones with rich harmonics. In the bridge position, the '57 Classic+ pickup utilizes overwound coils to add a little extra bite to the vintage tone. In addition to the pickups, the handwired tone circuit ensures that each pickup's tone is transmitted perfectly. If you're after the vintage hue PAF pickups radiate, you'll love the '57 Classics.

Old-school neck profile

The ES-339's solid mahogany neck is reminiscent of the original neck profiles from the late ’50s and ’60s. The rounded C-shape profile feels at home in your hand, just like only a vintage-styled guitar can. As you move up the neck, you'll appreciate the glassy rosewood fingerboard and plek'd frets. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you're likely to own. Gibson lavished all of their incredible skill on the ES-339's neck and fingerboard, and once you play it, you're sure to feel the Gibson difference.

Hollowbody richness meets solidbody sustain

The ES-339 was designed to have the same appeal as the ES-335 but with a smaller, more comfortable body shape. The result of this design choice makes the ES-339 an easy-to-play semi-hollow with amazing sustain. You'll enjoy the hollowbody warmth without annoying feedback, thanks to the solid maple center block. Guitarists of any caliber can easily appreciate the sound of the ES-339, but guitarists who perform regularly will find it to be a dream come true for comfort and tone.

What Gibson Says...

The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but desire a slightly smaller, lighter instrument. The pearloid dot inlay rosewood fingerboard on a hand-rolled Rounded "C" mahogany neck remind players where it all started. The 57 / 57 Classic + humbuckers paired with our hand-wired tone circuit showcases the versatile Gibson ES tone that players have craved for over 60 years. Tuning stability and precise intonation are provided by the Grover Rotomatic tuners with Kidney buttons paired with light-weight Aluminum ABR-1 bridge and Stop bar tailpiece.