Classic semi-hollowbody sound from a solidbody-sized guitar.
The ES-339 is the next generation from the Custom Shop of Gibson's iconic ES electric guitars. It goes where no guitar has gone before with a bold, new semi-hollow tone that is rich with expressive, even stinging, overtones. The ES-339 has some exciting enhancements including Memphis Tone electronics, the 30/60 slender neck profile, and reduced dimensions and weight.
Memphis Tone electronics Memphis Tone circuitry utilizes 500K audio taper pots that operate with an interactive load that preserves high end as you turn down the volume. The loading effect preserves the full-bodied tone with rich midrange and singing sustain from the '57 Classic humbuckers while adding a very sweet bite. Another difference is the volume is very smooth, rolling off in even increments along with the numbers on the knobs. Since they operate more like how we hear (logarithmically), the controls work the way the player thinks they should. So when the guitarist turns down the volume the highs are still there!
30/60 Neck Developed in assistance from guitar guru Jon Schwartz. The 30/60 slender neck is a '60s style neck with an extra .030" front-to-back to preserve the semi-hollowbody tone, sustain, and feel while providing smooth playability (The rounded '59 neck profile is also available on the ES-339 '59 Neck - product #515255).
Reduced dimensions and weight
The ES-339 builds on the success of the semi-hollowbody guitars first introduced by Gibson in 1958 with the ES-335. Lighter and more compact than a traditional semi-hollow guitar, the ES-339 retains the distinct semi-hollowbody electric tone that powered so many hit records and landmark performances.
Outer rim output jack
Here's one ES players have been wanting: The output jack is mounted on the outer rim. No more cable crossing the body, spoiling the guitar's clean looks and and getting in your way.
Two '57 Classic Humbuckers with 3-way pickup selection plus individual volume and tone controls provide the incredibly versatile sounds that make the semi-hollow electric famous for its use in jazz, rock, blues, country, and nearly every other style you can think of. Quality Kluson tuners keep retuning time to a minimum, and nickel hardware enhances the great looks.
To show off its vintage vibe, the ES-339 is available in a choice of three finishes: Antique Cherry, Antique Vintage Sunburst, and Light Caramel 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. The Antique Cherry and Antique Vintage Sunburst both come with aged bindings to further enhance the proud ES tradition
The ES-339 comes with a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity.
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最近立志要走進爵士吉他的大門, 聽到一位爵士吉他手 Grant Green 用ES330彈的非常動聽, 想開始學彈, 就開始找音色類似但比較便宜的這把"卡西諾" Casino練習用. 先看看網上的大吉他店, 有把中國製作的Casino Standard只要$599似乎合理想. 打電話問熟悉的吉他店. Mike說正好有現貨, 而且可以賣我特價. 就馬上跑去看了.
Grant Green
Mike吉他店總共有三種Casino型號; 一把 Standard標準型($599), 一把65 John Lennon 的特別版 ($999), 一把高檔日本製的Elitist ($1799). 我對John Lennon 的特別版沒有興趣, 只想找類似ES330的替代品. 日本的那把 Elitist 折扣相當好, 很想買. 但是想想要兩倍多的價格, 只是練習用捨不得下手. 就用我的一把 Fender American Special Jazz Bass 貝士和Mike換了便宜的中國Casino Standard 型號.(還加了琴盒, 再退點錢)
The Epiphone Elitist '65 Casino, with its clarity and high level of responsiveness, will satisfy precision players who demand well-defined low and high tones. Designed for the professional musician, the Elitist '65 Casino from Epiphone combines over 125 years of instrument building experience and expertise with the finest materials. The result is an instrument of impeccable quality and beauty.
The Elitist '65 Casino Wood At the heart of every great instrument is the wood itself. That’s why every piece of wood used in the Elitist '65 Casino line is hand-selected. It is then slowly and painstakingly dried to perfection in custom kilns until it is at the ideal moisture content. The Elitist '65 Casino features 5-ply maple top, back, and sides.
The Elitist '65 Casino Neck All Elitist necks are cut at a 14o grain orientation from one piece of wood for optimum strength, stability and tonal response. As with all great instruments, the necks are then carefully and individually fitted to the body using a hand-glued, dovetail neck joint. The Elitist '65 Casino has a 22 fret, 1-piece mahogany set neck with an rosewood fingerboard, which imparts a warm midrange sound.
The Elitist Pickups All Elitist instruments are equipped with custom-wound pickups “Made in the USA” exclusively for Epiphone by Gibson Musical Instruments and feature such uncompromising features as:
- High Quality Cover Materials – All pickup covers use quality German silver with vintage Nickel or real 24K Gold finish.
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The Art is in the Elitist Details The Epiphone Elitist '65 Casino's appointments are nothing but the finest including real abalone and pearl Inlays, bone nuts and saddles, hand-rubbed finishes, USA strings, and goes through a meticulous adjustment and set-up.
Epiphone Elitist '65 Casino Features:
Color: Vintage Sunburst finish
Body Wood: 5-ply maple back and sides
Top Wood: 5-ply maple
Neck Wood: 1-piece mahogany
Neck Profile: Joint set, 16th fret, 1-11/16" bone nut
