Epiphone rolls out new Inspired By Gibson ES-339 and the ES-335 semi-hollow models
Two new classic semi-hollow bodied models get the Inspired By Gibson treatment
Looks like Epiphone has had a busy release schedule today. Earlier in the day, the company announced three new models from its late ’50s catalogue, and now we have two new Inspired By Gibson ES-339 and the ES-335 models. Both are very popular semi-hollow electrics, now available at a much lower price point than the American-made originals.
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-339 and the ES-335
After today’s announcement of the Epiphone Wilshire, Coronet and Crestwood Custom models, plus the welcome release of these iconic acoustic guitars, Epiphone brings us the Inspired by Gibson ES-335 and ES-339 models. Epiphone makes some fantastic instruments that are within the reach of most players’ budgets, and to be able to get classic, good quality instruments like these for a reasonable price… well, let’s just say it’s a good time to be alive.
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-339 and the ES-335 models · Source: Epiphone
ES-335
The Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-335 is based on the iconic 1958 Gibson design. It’s a large body, semi-hollow electric that has since become instantly recognisable. The body is constructed using a layered maple top, back and sides, along with a central solid maple tone block. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile and it sports the new Kalamazoo headstock shape.
It comes loaded with a set of Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers, with dual volume and tone controls, and a pickup selector switch located below the bridge. The hardware is Epiphone branded, and it uses CTS pots. You can get the guitar in a Cherry or Vintage Sunburst finish, or, if you opt for one with a figured maple top, a Blueberry Burst or Raspberry Tea Burst finish.
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson ES-339 · Source: Epiphone
ES-339
The Inspired By Gibson ES-339 is basically a smaller version of the ES-335 above, with an almost identical configuration as its bigger sibling. So if the size of the traditional ES-335 was too cumbersome, the smaller form of the ES-339 should be more manageable. It has exactly the same pickup configuration as the ES-335, as well as the same control layout. So essentially, the same guitar, just more compact.
The Inspired By Gibson ES-339 is available in Cherry, Pelham Blue, Vintage Sunburst and Natural finishes.
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