Comparing the Gibson ES-339 with a Les Paul

Hey guys I hadn't made a video yet actually playing with my new Orville by Gibson Les Paul Custom so I decided to do a brief comparison with my beloved Gibson ES-339. These are both fantastic instruments, which one do you prefer and why?
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[@ITigerbaum]

I have a 339 on the way. Thanks for the show!

[@BrianBrazilHarmonica]

As far as my preference I would with the ES 339 the sound is pretty close to the ES 335 which is my favorite. My choice would definitely be the ES 339. I don't play at ear bleeding levels and many players aren't doing that any more either. Many club are getting smaller and owners don't want deaf bartenders or patrons. So playing with 200 watt amp stacks is becoming a thing of the past. You see an awful lot of them for sale on music gear sites.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I'd say the 339 is closer to the Les Paul than the 335, but I agree about the selection. I'd absolutely rather have that little bit of openness and richness to the sound while sacrificing a bit of sustain and meat. I haven't played a gig with an amp over 12 watts in about 15 years, haven't needed to I agree!

[@willhawks3020]

besides the actual guitars your playing is awesome mate just seems so joyful and full filling subscribed

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thank you so much for that, I'm glad you find it entertaining! When I play guitar I'm having fun, so it just naturally kind of comes out!

[@benink5690]

Thsts a cool lick. I love how the the sustain just almost drops off. Set nicely

[@gregmullins6927]

That was an excellent review,I've owned both models,the advantage the 339 has is being partly acoustic so as it ages the tone matures,if you've ever heard an old 335 you'll know what I mean,a solid body guitar can't give you that beautiful tone,I would replace the pickups with Stewmac "Parson St" pickups that will give you an amazing guitar.

[@christopherwatkins9729]

Both the 'LP' ... and '339' ... have their... Advantages... and Advantages... !! (No negatives)... They are simply different meals from the same 'menu' in a good restaurant ! Good Review showing Three Tones of each Guitar... Play both mine through a 'Blues Junior' ... which is again another 'menu' of choices !!!! ... 🤠 ...

[@AudiomoMusic]

Blues JR's are very underrated amps, you can get really sweet sounds with humbuckers through those - and well - it seems like you absolutely have both of those covered! Thanks Christopher

[@guitarandotherthings6090]

I like the jangle on the middle position of the es339 more. Sounds more like Page ironically.

[@Melonos]

Great video!!

[@Melonos]

I have a Les Paul, 335 and 339. I love them all. LP is great for hard rock/metal the semis I love to play blues and stuff. All nice though.

[@AudiomoMusic]

100% agree, all have their merits for sure and in a perfect world we'd all have one of each haha

[@stevengood6434]

I believe the semi hollow bodies have a richer and warmer tone which I like better.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I definitely prefered the 339 to the les paul in this mini test, and that es339 is a guitar i cant see myself ever selling because it adds a little bit of warmth and air as you stated

[@stevengood6434]

@@AudiomoMusic when I was younger I never paid much attention to the 335 or any of that type. As I have listened more over the years and experienced more types of guitars have have learned alot more about tone. And the 335 and 339 are for sure one of my favorites for that.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I was the same way! I actually hated the way 335s and all semi-hollow guitars looked for the longest time.. as I've gotten older and spent more time in recording studios they really grew on me... I found this one and it's simply perfect for me and I'm so happy I opened my mind up as well towards them.

[@stevengood6434]

@@AudiomoMusic I hated telecasters too when I was younger but I like them now better then a strat. I have lately got the Sire H7 and a Eastwood HB- TL and I now have a Epiphone ES 335 on order. I will be here this week. I always thought they would be too big but the set really good. I'm really happy with them.

[@fenwalsh2899]

I found that fret access up to the 21st fret is pretty easy. The 22nd fret does require a shift in hand position but definitely can be done if needed. My fenders are all 21 frets and they cover everything. LoL

[@AudiomoMusic]

Haha fair enough indeed

[@fenwalsh2899]

@@AudiomoMusic I’m been working on getting my little finger out of the way automatically when I’m reaching for that darn 22nd fret. Love the 339, can’t wait to gig with it this weekend!

[@IanNorsworthy]

both sound wonderful but no prizes for guessing my favourite. I mean I think the Orville has a bit thicker low end and great for beefier bits but the articulate sound of the 339 is simply wonderful. That said you raise great points of comfort/lower fret access etc. Both are great options though!

[@AudiomoMusic]

I was thinking earlier today what the guitar I've used/talked about the most since I started this channel and it has to be the ES-339. It really is my benchmark for guitars at this point.

[@IanNorsworthy]

@@AudiomoMusic absolutely! It's such a versatile and fantastic instrument it kind of sneaks up on you how much you use it doesn't it?! 😂 you sound ace with it that's for sure- though obviously the other guitars offer their own thing too!

[@BreadandFaxes]

339 blows it away. More resonant and sustains more.

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

May be a strange question but the tailpiece studs the same distance apart?

[@AudiomoMusic]

yep

[@RGBloke]

thanks Jim great conparison, but dam ...... now I've got ES-339 GAS 🛒

[@AudiomoMusic]

I miss mine dearly, can't believe I sold it to buy a crappy PRS.

[@nedim_guitar]

The difference in tone is not very big. It's all about how the guitar feels. I chose the Epiphone 339 instead of 335 because I prefer the smaller size of the body. And reaching above fret 19 is not really relevant for me anyway haha!

[@AudiomoMusic]

I agree, the feel of a guitar trumps everything else. If it's not comfortable it's a dealbreaker doesn't matter what it is

[@leftundersun]

I think the 339 has more balanced tone

[@AudiomoMusic]

I would agree, the 339 to me was the better all around guitar here.

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

It has a little air and balanced mids. The LP definitely put out a classic rock sound.

[@geraldhills41]

339 has more depth of tone , less gronky .

[@AudiomoMusic]

I agree, the Gibson definitely has a bit more of a higher fidelity to it than the LP did.

[@bramvangool8224]

What the fuck is gronky

[@markmcmyn8967]

es-339 all day

[@AudiomoMusic]

I miss that guitar man, it was great.

[@vanguard9067]

Turn off the background if you expect us to be able to really hear the sound played acoustically.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks i will go back to the time machine and be sure to retroactively do that

[@vanguard9067]

@@AudiomoMusic thank you very much

[@seanzinger]

Bring the pooka shells back man

[@AudiomoMusic]

that thing fell apart sadly :(

[@benink5690]

Why do gibsons suck so bad above the 15th / 16th fret?