I love my ES-339. Great guitars. Being vertically challenged, standing 5’ 7” on a good day. This guitar looks like an ES-335 on me. Jeff is a great player!
He said some of the truest words in music. The music comes through you, the music plays you... If you you ever played with a band, you know what it feels like. It's just one of the strongest feelings you can get.
I have had one of these for 6 months. It is a great guitar, everything Jeff states in the video is spot on. I can play just about any style with this guitar. Intonation is perfect and it stays in tune really well even after several sets of play.
Seen Jeff in many bands! His bond with David Crosby is super natural! Unsung hero of the 6 string instruments! Ck with web site for who,what,where Jeff playing/gigging with! Seen in dead bands,jazz and with David Crosby last summer! And he's also member in the flying burittos band! Great guy and down to earth!
Since I'm around his age and also hail from CT, I've been fortunate enough to hear Jeff's development as a musician and a guitarist for close to 50 years now. We were just kids back then, barely old enough to drink, but when he put on the guitar, everybody listened. I still do.
The man is incredible isn't he? Back in the day, he played with his band at my best friend's wedding. I stood there amazed for so long. At one point he was asking people to shout out a guitar player and he played in that style. Just amazing.
this is one of the very best gear demo's of any kind i have seen here on ye olde UA-cam. superior guitar and quite obviously a superior player. Right On guys!!!!
Hello Jeff hey man I have heard you play before and I can tell everybody you are an idol to us guys who know your playing.there are fans like me who see a d know who you are.we love your playing.play that Es339 man sounds great your loved by us allIm a Gibson guitar guy.im a lifetime Gibson guitar guy.And look at the best Me JC Curleigh is offeri g.He is making the guitars we love and Mark Ag essi has come on the scene and brings the greatest thing ever and I love all Gibson guitars are and the future is great the prices are at the point where all of us can afford the guitars we have to have and they play great.Hey play on man love it.peace
In 1962 I bought a new Gibson SG-Les Paul for $325 and I earned $1.25/hr It took me 260 HOURS to buy the SG. (Same model SG today $1800) In 2019 the Gibson es-339 goes for $1800.00 and before I retired I earned $45/hr. It would have taken me 40 HOURS to buy the es-339 today. Sounds like a bargain to me.....
I own one myself. It's a great guitar, fairly cheap being a Custom Shop. The sound is kinda hybrid between a les paul and a 335.It cleans up fabulously with the volume pots and has tons of playability. The tone is great, those 57 classic sound amazing and crystal clear especially in the middle position. Epiphone recently made a more affordable version, which has also push/pull pots for coil splitting and a tuner built-in in the bridge pickup ring. Amazing axes! Definitely worths a try ;-)
II don't know Jeff , but I do now , what an articulate amazing player , everything he said hit home , especially being conduits of music , great demo , Im going to be looking for a 339
Jeff is so tall, the guitar looks minuscule on him. I am a tall man too and I like small and light guitars, so I picked up a nice caramel burst ES-339 (over the larger 335) last year, to complement my SG 61 RI. Love the guitar. Gibson rocks, Pevar blues!
FuctTotally Yes, very sure. It isn't a tube amp -- it doesn't have a stand-by switch. And the knob layout matches a 5100. This is a post from a message board where Jeff responded to someone asking him about his amps. "I have a little Marshall that I have been using for the local gigs that I bought from my friend John Mooy a number of years ago when he had his own little music store near Santa Barbara and he was going out of biz. I came to store to help him liquidate some of his wares and I thought, "How bad can this be, it's a Marshall?!".....so I bought it, not knowing how much I would enjoy it.... Besides that it sounds really good, it's surprisingly light as it's a non tube combo with a ten inch speaker in it..... but it really honks! Being a die hard TUBE guy, I was very surprized. It being light and easy to cart around is never a bad thing, and admittedly, I love using different amps, as I have a bunch of em... They all seem to bring out a different side of musical character, as I have found that when the guitar tone is different it influences my approach to the music. It's like playing a certain sound..... Lately because of the portability factor and just that it's been working for me, I have been using this lil' Marshall for the local OR gigs... The amp is a Marshall Mosfet 100. Go figure.... Thanks for askin and I hope you are all well. Best regards peev"
I bought a 339 specifically because I'm not that tall and a 335 was too awkward on my 5'8" frame. I had always wanted a 335 but , I kept going back to the 339 in the guitar shop simply because it was Soo much easier to play . I was very happy with my purchase. I usually pick it up before any of my Les Paul's . (L.p. standard , special , JR.) Even before my Tele. or Strat.). Played through my AC 30 it gets a big 👍 from me.
@stoofbuis Actually, that isn't a DSL. I can't figure out what it is. It kind of looks like an old JCM800 split channel combo, but I can't tell for sure.
great player, nice guitar. Is it me or has delay become the most prevalent guitar effect going today. I love to listen to Bonamassa and e. Johnson, but sometimes the delay just starts to wear on the ear. I know all of the great players of today use it to great effect and extent, but sometimes a more earthy unaffected tone is nice. This is not a slight on any of the players mentioned, just an observation.
DaMn this guy can play nice. He has some really nice bonamasseque tones and the slide was killer too. My only complaint was that phaser in the beginning otherwise awesome :)
I was going to let loose early and get an Epi 339, because I also really like having the coil tap available, but at the same time the tones when tapped are kinda weak and I could do without them. I might just hold off a bit longer and invest in a proper Gibson 339.
@gamergeek3000 it's supposed to be like that. I've got small hands and I can barely get a slide past my second knuckle, you're not supposed to wear a slide that far down. go watch a video of derek trucks or duane allman. This guy does have long fingers though, but nothing crazy
@PF1964 Yes. It tends to be a bit brighter. Personally, I think the 335 is better at classic Chicago blues and jazz, whereas the 339 excels at bareknuckle modern blues and classic rock tones. The 339 REALLY likes to be overdriven.
Hey Jeff, Do you recommend the current 2018-2019 versions of the 339? They've changed some things, Gone are the Burstbuckers etc. Will these newer Gibson 339's sound the same or better?
Michael Burgess the new ones (late 2015 and on) have burstbuckers installed factory. The old ones had 57 classics. I’ve owned both and both sound good but can’t beat the 57 classics in ES guitars.
I like the fact that he's getting all those great Tones from that little unspecial Marshall. No need for a Fancy Two Rock or dumble .........makes you think.
Easy now.... Gibson should keep the price right where its at. Never heard any musician talk about how a piece of gear didn't cost enough. We'll call it a value. : - )
10 years later... Yes, slightly. 339 has a bit more presence which may be better for rock and distorted tones but 335 slightly better for blues. Probably wouldn't be able to tell in recordings where EQ has been played around with.
I think the tones are suffering because the amp is tiny. This little 1x10's (I think it is) will usually lack the low push and the headroom to really come off strong, imo.
I saved up for a yr and finally had $2k. Went and ordered this exact guitar. It sounded great and had a great neck that made it super easy to play but my Mexican tele is built better. It was falling a part. The strings all rattled. It wouldn't stay in tune. The list goes on. Really sad that Gibson has came to this. These are simple things gibson can correct and I could also correct them but if someone spends 2k on a guitar, it should work properly. I returned it and got a 56 reissue strat and it's the cats ass. So nice but I still want an es 339. I see they came out with the es 339 studio semi hollow but haven't seen a review
lovesgibson Yea man, I actually ordered it from one company and after playing it for a few days took it to my luthier who works independently. The guitar could have been fixed; needed a new nut and stuff like that and I kinda wish I would have kept it and fixed it. It bothered me that I spent that much money and it wasn't a first class guitar. I will get another one; just won't order it. It was probable the easiest guitar I have played.... I have heard a lot of bad things about Gibson in recent years tho. It's kinda sad that they aren't more concerned with their quality. I guess every company has ups and downs. Hopefully they will rebound soon.
So, I too have a Mexican strat after divesting in a collection of Strats and Strat Pluses and PRS. It has a Seymore Duncan hum bucker in the bridge position. It's sort of a jack of all trades I don't mind leaving out around the kids. I went to Guitar Center this weekend and wanted to absolutely fall in love with ES-339 but it absolutely would not stay in tune. I played a Studio for about 30 minutes and fiddled with the amp and guitar to find the sound I was looking for, but ultimately found parts of it, but not the whole thing- Muddy bottom with snappy highs, or muted highs with punchy bottom, some buzz, etc... but had to retune every 5 minutes. Man, I want to love this and add a proper, non-studio 339 to my quiver, but I left after 30 minuted disappointed.
He's had a better job...when he had the guitar chair in Ray Charles band. Check out the Ray Charles video, "Ive Got News For You" at a festival. Killer stuff.
dying to have one of these.... wish more people on youtube would play it with some fuzz or overdrive though... seems like the only ones demoing this are old farts playin jazz
Yes it would be nice if Gibson had more colors than the 3 they have . That is what keeps me from buying one . What happen to the camel burst, black, cherry burst?
I like "the Peev" a lot. I saw him playing once with Crosby, Stills and Nash, in the Paris Palais des Congrès (a place with no sound!!!) Unfortunately, he was allowed very few solos while CSN (my all times heros) had a very poor show... David was great, Stephen was as he always is and Graham nash had a sour throat and couldn't sing the treble parts he 's known for... I'll go to another concert...
I have to be honest, I love the sound of the 339s but God damn, I think it's kind of funny looking with that Les Paul-sized body with a 335 shape. I'll take a 335 or a 333, thanks!!
Tried one out yesterday at my local Guitar Center and, man, was I disappointed. Put it in tune, played for 30 seconds, bent a few notes, and voila! Out of tune. Tuned it up, played for about 30 seconds, bent a few notes, and voila! Out of tune again. This went on for a few minutes and I finally decided that only someone with more money than brains would spend $2900 on a guitar that won't stay in tune for more than 5 minutes.
+JHarrell89 To me there is a big diff.I am very picky.You can change out the PUs for some much better ones .I recon it just depends on what you want and can afford.I had a Epi Dot from ,,maybe 2003 made in Korea(i could be off on the date) and it was amazing,thru a 50 w Marshall Dual reverb 6100 half stack,and every amp i tried .Great guitar!.I bought a couple newer ones made in China,and both sucked,so you should play as many as you can,some are better than others.Also some decent deals on used guitars .But if the Epi feels and sounds good to you ,that is all that matters.Do you have access to some music stores ,that carry them?To me the main diff are Gibson feels better and sounds clearer,nicer neck,frets,easier to play.But Epi makes some decent guitars that sound very good! Hope that helps some,and good luck whatever you decide on.
Jeff,I remember you from your cable TV's guitar lessons,Gibsons are great,but,you haven't played anything until you've played a Carvin CT6 or SH645, makes Gibson seem as over priced as they really are. No reason at ALL to $5000 for any guitar!
I love my ES-339. Great guitars. Being vertically challenged, standing 5’ 7” on a good day. This guitar looks like an ES-335 on me. Jeff is a great player!
I just got mine (339) today. I'm a happy guy.
He said some of the truest words in music. The music comes through you, the music plays you... If you you ever played with a band, you know what it feels like. It's just one of the strongest feelings you can get.
I have had one of these for 6 months. It is a great guitar, everything Jeff states in the video is spot on. I can play just about any style with this guitar. Intonation is perfect and it stays in tune really well even after several sets of play.
Seen Jeff in many bands! His bond with David Crosby is super natural! Unsung hero of the 6 string instruments! Ck with web site for who,what,where Jeff playing/gigging with! Seen in dead bands,jazz and with David Crosby last summer! And he's also member in the flying burittos band! Great guy and down to earth!
Since I'm around his age and also hail from CT, I've been fortunate enough to hear Jeff's development as a musician and a guitarist for close to 50 years now. We were just kids back then, barely old enough to drink, but when he put on the guitar, everybody listened. I still do.
The man is incredible isn't he? Back in the day, he played with his band at my best friend's wedding. I stood there amazed for so long. At one point he was asking people to shout out a guitar player and he played in that style. Just amazing.
That was the best damn guitar demo ive ever witnessed EVER!
Yesterday I sorta wanted and ES-339 but after watching this video I think it is safe to say it is my dream guitar.
I love my 339. Great guitar.
Fantastic demo Jeff and stunning guitar Gibson!!
Very impressive list of credentials. Very impressive playing too.
I just bought one and its truly just amazing
Just purchased my 339 Pro.............stay good and healthy my friend !
The man is just good. Pleasant playing.
Great presentation, great guitar player.
my main guitar for the past 7 years
I love this guy....he's like a zen master guitar virtuoso.
this is one of the very best gear demo's of any kind i have seen here on ye olde UA-cam. superior guitar and quite obviously a superior player. Right On guys!!!!
Hello Jeff hey man I have heard you play before and I can tell everybody you are an idol to us guys who know your playing.there are fans like me who see a d know who you are.we love your playing.play that Es339 man sounds great your loved by us allIm a Gibson guitar guy.im a lifetime Gibson guitar guy.And look at the best Me JC Curleigh is offeri g.He is making the guitars we love and Mark Ag essi has come on the scene and brings the greatest thing ever and I love all Gibson guitars are and the future is great the prices are at the point where all of us can afford the guitars we have to have and they play great.Hey play on man love it.peace
Dream guitar 😻
That clean tone sounds great! I want one!
finally orderd this guitar i cant wait
What a great bargain the es339!
Wonderful playing and sound.
I now own a 2015 example. I spec'd it to my liking and its SO resonant!
In 1962 I bought a new Gibson SG-Les Paul for $325 and I earned $1.25/hr
It took me 260 HOURS to buy the SG.
(Same model SG today $1800)
In 2019 the Gibson es-339 goes for $1800.00 and before I retired I earned $45/hr.
It would have taken me 40 HOURS to buy the es-339 today.
Sounds like a bargain to me.....
I own one myself. It's a great guitar, fairly cheap being a Custom Shop. The sound is kinda hybrid between a les paul and a 335.It cleans up fabulously with the volume pots and has tons of playability. The tone is great, those 57 classic sound amazing and crystal clear especially in the middle position. Epiphone recently made a more affordable version, which has also push/pull pots for coil splitting and a tuner built-in in the bridge pickup ring.
Amazing axes! Definitely worths a try ;-)
II don't know Jeff , but I do now , what an articulate amazing player , everything he said hit home , especially being conduits of music , great demo , Im going to be looking for a 339
It definitely sounds good when this guy plays it!
Nice tone here for sure.
what a tremendous gtrst!
he could make anything sound good.
dawg469 a
I should buy his hands first. He seems to be the kind of player who can squeeze great guitar tones out of a broom.
+Paco Rodríguez That he is! Jeff Pevar is astounding!
Paco Rodríguez not to mention a guy in sweats with balls to play in sweats, gets a nod
ha ha Thank you Paco...funny as hell...
Jeff is so tall, the guitar looks minuscule on him. I am a tall man too and I like small and light guitars, so I picked up a nice caramel burst ES-339 (over the larger 335) last year, to complement my SG 61 RI. Love the guitar. Gibson rocks, Pevar blues!
For those of you still wondering, the amp used is a Marshall 5100 Combo.
FuctTotally Yes, very sure. It isn't a tube amp -- it doesn't have a stand-by switch. And the knob layout matches a 5100.
This is a post from a message board where Jeff responded to someone asking him about his amps.
"I have a little Marshall that I have been using for the local gigs that I bought from my friend John Mooy a number of years ago when he had his own little music store near Santa Barbara and he was going out of biz. I came to store to help him liquidate some of his wares and I thought, "How bad can this be, it's a Marshall?!".....so I bought it, not knowing how much I would enjoy it.... Besides that it sounds really good, it's surprisingly light as it's a non tube combo with a ten inch speaker in it..... but it really honks!
Being a die hard TUBE guy, I was very surprized.
It being light and easy to cart around is never a bad thing, and admittedly, I love using different amps, as I have a bunch of em... They all seem to bring out a different side of musical character, as I have found that when the guitar tone is different it influences my approach to the music. It's like playing a certain sound..... Lately because of the portability factor and just that it's been working for me, I have been using this lil' Marshall for the local OR gigs...
The amp is a Marshall Mosfet 100.
Go figure....
Thanks for askin and I hope you are all well.
Best regards
peev"
oskarfahlstrom Not all tube amps have a standby switch !!!
i feel you, especially @2:53-3:40 i git that quite often, God bless you brother Jeff !
I bought a 339 specifically because I'm not that tall and a 335 was too awkward on my 5'8" frame. I had always wanted a 335 but , I kept going back to the 339 in the guitar shop simply because it was Soo much easier to play . I was very happy with my purchase. I usually pick it up before any of my Les Paul's . (L.p. standard , special , JR.) Even before my Tele. or Strat.). Played through my AC 30 it gets a big 👍 from me.
To bad these colors are not available today 8/10/20 just red and blue . I like the color on the one on the floor.
great player he is and fine guitar...can't believe though he didn't mention having played with Phil Lesh
Not to mention Jazz Is Dead, with fusion masters like Billy Cobham & Alphonso Johnson. Jeff can do it all.
@stoofbuis No. The Haze has the controls on the top of the amp. That looks like a DSL combo.
@stoofbuis Actually, that isn't a DSL. I can't figure out what it is. It kind of looks like an old JCM800 split channel combo, but I can't tell for sure.
I actually find the 137 great for rock - I have some videos of it overdriven if you're interested. Has more bite to it than other Gibson ES models.
so nice
@greeeenmachine It looks like on of those Marshall Artist 30 amps made in the 1980s. They were made with a tube power amp and solid state preamp.
Love
great player, nice guitar. Is it me or has delay become the most prevalent guitar effect going today. I love to listen to Bonamassa and e. Johnson, but sometimes the delay just starts to wear on the ear. I know all of the great players of today use it to great effect and extent, but sometimes a more earthy unaffected tone is nice. This is not a slight on any of the players mentioned, just an observation.
DaMn this guy can play nice. He has some really nice bonamasseque tones and the slide was killer too. My only complaint was that phaser in the beginning otherwise awesome :)
This guy is a GOD!
You forgot one of the Os when you said he was GOOD.
I was going to let loose early and get an Epi 339, because I also really like having the coil tap available, but at the same time the tones when tapped are kinda weak and I could do without them.
I might just hold off a bit longer and invest in a proper Gibson 339.
Wonder why Gibson 339 doesnt have coil tapping... Man I love the 339.
Believe it or not I like the Epiphone over the Gibson. Not only it's cheaper you have more sound and tone options and they are beautiful!
@gamergeek3000 it's supposed to be like that. I've got small hands and I can barely get a slide past my second knuckle, you're not supposed to wear a slide that far down. go watch a video of derek trucks or duane allman. This guy does have long fingers though, but nothing crazy
what a hot guitar!!! i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!
@guitarguy97 Yeah, we'd probably agree.
Nobody better than Peev!
@PF1964 Yes. It tends to be a bit brighter. Personally, I think the 335 is better at classic Chicago blues and jazz, whereas the 339 excels at bareknuckle modern blues and classic rock tones. The 339 REALLY likes to be overdriven.
Looks to be a Marshall combo from the 80’s he’s playing through. Marshall 5275 (Marshall 75 reverb) possibly?
Hey Jeff, Do you recommend the current 2018-2019 versions of the 339? They've changed some things, Gone are the Burstbuckers etc. Will these newer Gibson 339's sound the same or better?
Michael Burgess the new ones (late 2015 and on) have burstbuckers installed factory. The old ones had 57 classics. I’ve owned both and both sound good but can’t beat the 57 classics in ES guitars.
I was wordering how many z
ES 339s this video sold?
I like the fact that he's getting all those great Tones from that little unspecial Marshall. No need for a Fancy Two Rock or dumble .........makes you think.
Great playing, love this guitar. I just wish this guy would turn down the delay effect
Jeff hey bro
That's why Derek plays a SG!
What pedals are you using?
Do you thing that the ES339 sounds good with a Princeton reverb RI?
what mic are you mic'ing the marshall combo with?
I'm sold. I want one. 335 feels too big for me.
Easy now.... Gibson should keep the price right where its at. Never heard any musician talk about how a piece of gear didn't cost enough. We'll call it a value. : - )
@NewMusicSpacequake I think I play like that too, I think I am just use to playing with a bottleneck, and the brass slide does not look that big.
Looks like this guitar could handle from Kenny G to Green Day. Pretty versatile.
That's a funny comment
I'll never understand the logic in demoing a guitar with lots of effects.
When Jeff plays with only Amp & Guitar it works... and sounds much better.
What model Marshall amp is that?
I WANT TO TRADE MY GUITAR WITH THIS.
Get the epiphone es 339 pro. It has coil taps too
is the sound of a ES 339 different from a ES 335?
10 years later... Yes, slightly. 339 has a bit more presence which may be better for rock and distorted tones but 335 slightly better for blues. Probably wouldn't be able to tell in recordings where EQ has been played around with.
I think the tones are suffering because the amp is tiny. This little 1x10's (I think it is) will usually lack the low push and the headroom to really come off strong, imo.
I saved up for a yr and finally had $2k. Went and ordered this exact guitar. It sounded great and had a great neck that made it super easy to play but my Mexican tele is built better. It was falling a part. The strings all rattled. It wouldn't stay in tune. The list goes on. Really sad that Gibson has came to this. These are simple things gibson can correct and I could also correct them but if someone spends 2k on a guitar, it should work properly. I returned it and got a 56 reissue strat and it's the cats ass. So nice but I still want an es 339. I see they came out with the es 339 studio semi hollow but haven't seen a review
you sure it didn't need a setup or something? if not, thats pretty shitty
lovesgibson Yea man, I actually ordered it from one company and after playing it for a few days took it to my luthier who works independently. The guitar could have been fixed; needed a new nut and stuff like that and I kinda wish I would have kept it and fixed it. It bothered me that I spent that much money and it wasn't a first class guitar. I will get another one; just won't order it. It was probable the easiest guitar I have played.... I have heard a lot of bad things about Gibson in recent years tho. It's kinda sad that they aren't more concerned with their quality. I guess every company has ups and downs. Hopefully they will rebound soon.
Buy the ES 339 Pro from Epiphone, great great guitar for like 400 bucks I believe!
So, I too have a Mexican strat after divesting in a collection of Strats and Strat Pluses and PRS. It has a Seymore Duncan hum bucker in the bridge position. It's sort of a jack of all trades I don't mind leaving out around the kids. I went to Guitar Center this weekend and wanted to absolutely fall in love with ES-339 but it absolutely would not stay in tune. I played a Studio for about 30 minutes and fiddled with the amp and guitar to find the sound I was looking for, but ultimately found parts of it, but not the whole thing- Muddy bottom with snappy highs, or muted highs with punchy bottom, some buzz, etc... but had to retune every 5 minutes. Man, I want to love this and add a proper, non-studio 339 to my quiver, but I left after 30 minuted disappointed.
Check out Carvin's Frank Gambale model.
i lov e mine- gonna refret it and change the switch. other than that it plays and snds grt
Este modelo de guitarra suena mejor sin tantos efectos al natural o con un poco de reverb. No obstante gracias por la demostración. Dedo arriba
He's had a better job...when he had the guitar chair in Ray Charles band. Check out the Ray Charles video, "Ive Got News For You" at a festival. Killer stuff.
Nice One ! ...
Yes, using practice to nail basic technique, then when performing the magic occurs and you play totally differently-save the energy for the gig!
his ring finger is so huge, that the brass slide does not slide past the second knuckle. Wow, I never seen that before.
Is that a marshall haze?
What for Pickups ?
Thx
got that minor pentatonic down!
dying to have one of these.... wish more people on youtube would play it with some fuzz or overdrive though... seems like the only ones demoing this are old farts playin jazz
What marshall is that?
what song was he playing at 4:30?
Yes it would be nice if Gibson had more colors than the 3 they have . That is what keeps me from buying one . What happen to the camel burst, black, cherry burst?
Love mine. That's all. :)
What's the song at the 02:57 02:59? It's great.
shit
+Scoober Doober just like you are.
+Guitar Man hey man you dont know me! you dont know anything about me!
@@scooberdoober2826 I know you man and you're the coolest.
What pedals are you using?
Gosh what a name dropper...
amp?
I like "the Peev" a lot. I saw him playing once with Crosby, Stills and Nash, in the Paris Palais des Congrès (a place with no sound!!!) Unfortunately, he was allowed very few solos while CSN (my all times heros) had a very poor show... David was great, Stephen was as he always is and Graham nash had a sour throat and couldn't sing the treble parts he 's known for... I'll go to another concert...
If the Fonze & Daniel Day Lewis were blended together Jeff Pevar would be the resulting product.
@NewMusicSpacequake It still looks wierd, maybe his fingers are just really long.
I have to be honest, I love the sound of the 339s but God damn, I think it's kind of funny looking with that Les Paul-sized body with a 335 shape. I'll take a 335 or a 333, thanks!!
Well mine is the size of a a 335. But then again... I'm 5 foot..
Tried one out yesterday at my local Guitar Center and, man, was I disappointed. Put it in tune, played for 30 seconds, bent a few notes, and voila! Out of tune. Tuned it up, played for about 30 seconds, bent a few notes, and voila! Out of tune again. This went on for a few minutes and I finally decided that only someone with more money than brains would spend $2900 on a guitar that won't stay in tune for more than 5 minutes.
It’s called new strings.
Teenage Jeff Pevar!!!!
I've had both the Gibson and the Epiphone. Now I have the Epiphone. Save your money. Get a Epiphone ES -339 Pro.
what are the differences good sir?
+JHarrell89 Better overall quality,feel,sound with the Gib.
+raytheprinter Imagine you were building a guitar,and had 1,200.00 to use for parts,,,or you had 200.00.
I can kind of see what you're saying, but idk if the difference in parts quality is that drastic.
+JHarrell89 To me there is a big diff.I am very picky.You can change out the PUs for some much better ones .I recon it just depends on what you want and can afford.I had a Epi Dot from ,,maybe 2003 made in Korea(i could be off on the date) and it was amazing,thru a 50 w Marshall Dual reverb 6100 half stack,and every amp i tried .Great guitar!.I bought a couple newer ones made in China,and both sucked,so you should play as many as you can,some are better than others.Also some decent deals on used guitars .But if the Epi feels and sounds good to you ,that is all that matters.Do you have access to some music stores ,that carry them?To me the main diff are Gibson feels better and sounds clearer,nicer neck,frets,easier to play.But Epi makes some decent guitars that sound very good! Hope that helps some,and good luck whatever you decide on.
Better be impressed with that guitar!! Gibson sent it to you for free loll! Awesome musician to say the least.
Jeff,I remember you from your cable TV's guitar lessons,Gibsons are great,but,you haven't played anything until you've played a Carvin CT6 or SH645, makes Gibson seem as over priced as they really are. No reason at ALL to $5000 for any guitar!
Jeff is god