Description
The Gibson ES-339 in Honeyburst delivers the unmistakable warmth and air of a classic semi-hollow, but in a more compact, player-friendly form. Designed for musicians who love the tone of an ES-335 but want something tighter and more responsive, the ES-339 strikes a perfect balance between tradition and comfort. It is equally at home in blues, rock, jazz, and beyond; a versatile workhorse with unmistakable Gibson character.
Built with a 3-ply maple, poplar, maple body, the ES-339 offers a resonant, airy tone with excellent sustain and feedback control thanks to its solid center block. The slightly smaller body size makes it feel more focused and immediate, with a touch more midrange punch compared to its larger counterparts. Loaded with a 57 Classic in the neck and a 57 Classic Plus in the bridge, this guitar delivers everything from smooth, rounded cleans to rich, harmonically complex overdrive. The hand-wired control circuit keeps the response dynamic and expressive, giving players full control over their tone.
The mahogany neck features a Rounded C profile that feels substantial without being bulky, offering a comfortable grip for both rhythm and lead playing. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and a 24.75 inch scale length, the ES-339 provides a familiar Gibson feel with easy playability and smooth string tension. A Graph Tech nut and Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure tuning stability, while the lightweight ABR-1 bridge and aluminum stopbar tailpiece contribute to strong sustain and precise intonation.
Visually, the Honeyburst finish highlights the natural beauty of the laminated maple construction, giving the guitar a warm, vintage-inspired glow. Cream binding and classic ES styling details keep it rooted in tradition, while the smaller body adds a modern edge to its overall look.
At Cream City Music, we see the ES-339 as one of the most versatile semi-hollow designs Gibson offers. It captures the soul of a larger ES model but refines it into a more comfortable, gig-ready package. If you are looking for a guitar that can cover a wide range of styles without sacrificing feel or tone, this one delivers every time.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-339
- Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Honeyburst)
- Binding: Single-Ply Cream
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Rounded C
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Inlays: Acrylic Dot
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.695"
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Neck Pickup: 57 Classic
- Bridge Pickup: 57 Classic Plus
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: ES3900HBNH1
