The Gibson ES-335 has been popular with guitarists worldwide and has remained in constant production since it was first introduced in 1958. An amazingly versatile model, it has been used in a variety of musical styles by some of the world’s most capable guitarists for decades. The Gibson ES-339 was developed from this legendary model, and retains the same semi-hollowbody design with a solid maple centerblock providing increased sustain and improved feedback resistance compared to fully hollowbodied designs. The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but in a slightly smaller, lighter instrument that is roughly similar to a Les Paul in overall body size.

The ES-339 has a body made of three layers of maple and poplar. It is crafted using a maple centerblock and quarter-sawn spruce bracing just like its larger brother, and players will be impressed by the lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. The mahogany neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile and is capped with a rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets and is adorned with acrylic dot inlays. The ES-339 is equipped with high-end appointments, including our hand-wired control assembly with separate 500k volume and tone controls for each pickup. High-quality Orange Drop® tone capacitors are also used. The ES-339 is equipped with a ’57 Classic humbucker™ in the neck position, perfectly paired with a slightly hotter ’57 Classic + humbucker in the bridge position. These pickups are not only ideally matched to each other but also offer a wide range of different sonic options to the player. The ES-339 also has an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece that are anchored into the maple centerblock, further enhancing the model’s excellent sustain. A Gibson hardshell case is also included to keep this compact and highly versatile instrument safe and secure when you’re on your way to wherever your muse takes you next.