Description
The Gibson ES-339 Figured Semi-Hollow in Dark Purple Burst brings the timeless appeal of the ES-335 into a more compact, comfortable package with a striking figured maple top. Since its introduction in 1958, the ES-335 has become a favorite among players who appreciate the warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow guitar without giving up the sustain and versatility of a solidbody. The ES-339 builds on that legacy with slightly smaller proportions, making it particularly appealing to players who love the classic Gibson ES sound but prefer an instrument that feels a little more manageable. This Figured edition adds an eye-catching finish and premium appointments to an already versatile design.
The semi-hollow body is constructed from three layers of AAA figured maple, poplar, and maple, with a beautifully figured outer maple layer that gives the Dark Purple Burst finish its distinctive depth and character. A solid maple centerblock and quarter-sawn spruce bracing provide the structural foundation, combining the lively acoustic response of a semi-hollow body with the sustain and feedback resistance needed for amplified performance. This construction makes the ES-339 Figured a natural fit for blues, jazz, classic rock, soul, and contemporary styles that call for both warmth and clarity. Single-ply cream binding frames the body and provides a tasteful contrast against the rich purple finish.
The mahogany neck features Gibson's comfortable Rounded C profile, giving players a familiar, substantial feel without becoming overly bulky. Its rosewood fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets and acrylic small block inlays, lending the guitar a refined appearance while keeping the playing surface straightforward and comfortable. The 24.75" scale length provides the relaxed string tension associated with Gibson electrics, making bends, vibrato, and extended chord work feel natural. A 1.69" Graph Tech nut works alongside Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons to provide smooth tuning adjustment and dependable performance.
A traditional ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece are anchored into the maple centerblock, helping deliver the sustain and direct string response that distinguish the ES-339 from a fully hollow guitar. Nickel hardware, black Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors, and cream binding maintain the classic Gibson aesthetic. The Dark Purple Burst finish gives this particular model a more contemporary personality, with the figured maple grain remaining visible beneath the color. The result is a guitar that feels rooted in Gibson tradition while offering something visually different from the familiar cherry and sunburst finishes.
The ES-339 Figured is equipped with a Gibson '57 Classic humbucker in the neck position and a slightly hotter '57 Classic+ in the bridge. This pairing provides a broad range of vintage-inspired humbucker tones, from warm, rounded neck pickup sounds to articulate bridge tones with additional bite and presence. The hand-wired control assembly uses separate 500K volume and tone potentiometers for each pickup, along with Orange Drop capacitors. This traditional layout gives players plenty of control over pickup balance and tonal character, making it easy to move between mellow cleans, expressive overdrive, and more assertive rock sounds.
At Cream City Music, we think the ES-339 Figured in Dark Purple Burst is an especially appealing choice for players who want the character of a classic Gibson semi-hollow without the larger footprint of an ES-335. Its compact body, figured maple construction, comfortable Rounded C neck, and carefully matched '57 Classic pickups make it a remarkably adaptable instrument for stage and studio work. The deep purple finish gives it a distinctive visual identity while preserving the familiar Gibson ES design, and the included hardshell case makes it ready for rehearsals, recording sessions, and gigs.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-339
- Body Style: Semi-Hollow
- Body Material: 3-Ply AAA Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Centerblock: Solid Maple
- Bracing: Quarter-Sawn Spruce
- Body Binding: Single-Ply Cream
- Color: Dark Purple Burst
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded C
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Small Blocks
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflectors
- Neck Pickup: Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson '57 Classic+ Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Electronics: Hand-Wired with 500K Potentiometers and Orange Drop Capacitors
- Case Included: Gibson Hardshell Case
Sku: ES39F00PUNH1
