ES · Original
ES-339
A smaller-bodied semi-hollow with the same maple-laminate center-block construction as the ES-335. More comfortable for players who find the 335 large, with 390R/390T pickups voiced for the compact body.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- ES
- Production Years
- 2007–Present
- Body Shape
- Semi-Hollow (Compact)
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 7 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A smaller-bodied semi-hollow with the same maple-laminate center-block construction as the ES-335. More comfortable for players who find the 335 large, with 390R/390T pickups voiced for the compact body.
Body
- Body Shape
- Semi-Hollow (Compact)
- Body Material
- Maple/Poplar/Maple Laminate
- Top Material
- Maple Laminate
- Binding
- Cream
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- 390R
- Bridge Pickup
- 390T
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 6.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 7.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 7 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players who want semi-hollow warmth and feedback resistance in a smaller, more comfortable body.
Strengths
Smaller, more comfortable body than ES-335, feedback-resistant, versatile.
Things to Consider
Less acoustic resonance than larger 335, smaller body sound.
Production History
- Production Years
- 2007–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 2007 as a smaller-bodied alternative to the ES-335 for players who find the 335 too large.
Similar Models
ES-335
1958–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
The original semi-hollowbody — warm, woody resonance with the feedback resistance of a center block. A versatile classic.
ES-345
1958–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
A more feature-rich sibling of the ES-335, with stereo wiring and a six-position Varitone circuit alongside PAF-voiced humbuckers. The Varitone expands the tonal palette beyond the 335's straightforward two-pickup setup.
ES-355
1960–Present- Family
- ES
- Neck
- 60s-slimtaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8 lbs
The premium ES thinline, with multi-ply binding, an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a Maestro or stop-bar tailpiece. The most ornamented semi-hollow Gibson offers, often in ebony finish.
Popular Comparisons
Common Questions
- What is the ES-339?
- A smaller-bodied semi-hollow with the same maple-laminate center-block construction as the ES-335. More comfortable for players who find the 335 large, with 390R/390T pickups voiced for the compact body.
- Who is the ES-339 best for?
- Players who want semi-hollow warmth and feedback resistance in a smaller, more comfortable body.
- What neck profile does the ES-339 have?
- The ES-339 features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the ES-339 weigh?
- The ES-339 typically weighs around 7 lbs.
- Is the ES-339 still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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