Epiphone Ultra-339

[@tony3155melb]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I have been thinking about buying the 339 ultra and after watching this I will be tomorrow .

[@matthewschmidt8926]

I just recently bought one of these, I don't really see myself using the fancy stuff on it, but it plays great. As far as epiphone goes it's one of the best i've played.

[@wiseguy9202]

This model is pretty versatile. May have to get me one.

[@DemisFenech]

I'm saying this because people are always criticizing him, even in previous videos. It's not fair, he's a very good player.

[@Thelionatays]

Wow that’s so amazing! New and exciting. Smart design!

[@1rukie]

Paul thanks for all your reviews A1 job all the time

[@MrPhrygianmaniac]

I agree, so not fair..the guy's a great player..people just love to dislike and complain..Geez!

[@JesseWrangell]

This is like the perfect guitar for cover band guitarists. Very cool!

[@golfdom1987]

Once you get these Epiphones set up properly, they're awesome guitars!

[@DemisFenech]

Guys he demonstrates gear, if you think the tone is shitty than it's the guitar or amp or whatever he is demonstrating. If you don't like it than it's not the kind of tone you're after. Period. Stop harassing this guy. Any guitar or amp that is good will sound great on whatever setting. If not, it's either not the kind of tone you're after or the gear is shitty, not him.

[@dimilecool]

Wow, i'm impressed by the clean sound!

[@girininhonck]

Awesome tone!! This guitar sounds awesome

[@666aron]

Nice presentation! I like that guitar, especially the usb function.

[@MrCoopersonic]

The acoustic and clean sounds came thru a bit sterile... But I assume it's because of youtube as I own a LP Ultra III which sounds just amazing on almost all settings through any amp I have. BTW: And here's the homework for the Epiphone electricians: Combine the Ultra's PU config with the coil tapping of the Pro model. Then build it in either Pelham Blue or a satin orange w/ black racing stripe design and I may never touch another guitar. ;-))

[@ingridelknermusic]

I bought one 5 years ago. The E on the pick-guard fell off day 1. The g-strings always slips heaps. One of the knobs is janky and makes crunchy sounds when I turn it, not connecting properly inside. After a couple years, the USB port is internally loose and almost impossible to record into computer. And NOW I can only play with the acoustic simulation because the electric makes no sound. The guitar is a lemon. I love it, I haven't used it that much compared to real guitarists, but it's a lemon.

[@delizio37]

the best part is when he reaches for the phantom whammy bar at :19 seconds

[@williebrown4884]

Thanks for the demo,

[@keithsa41]

You could also simply install a piezo pickup or use an acoustic simulator pedal as well in any guitar for hybrid.

[@weystrom]

You know what, i actually really like it. Very cool technologies are packed into this guitar and yeah they don't seem to interfere with the feel of the guitar. It's quite pricy though - around 800 bucks.

[@volcom1722]

It comes with software to record onto your PC. Didn't you watch the whole video? I first thought the same as you thinking its too technological but im beginning to like the idea. Its all optional, no tone is ruined, and its pretty badass. Of course you wouldn't record a song with this usb input but this is friendly for the home musician.

[@westfield90]

Lovely guitar

[@SeeMick1]

Those are some pretty nifty features

[@williebrown4884]

Great guitar by the way

[@RokDAWG1]

I am really impressed with this guitar, BUT I really don't like f-holes...if I picked it up, it would be for recording. It sounds amazing. Great demo & great features!!

[@mikep8074]

yeah, plus it still comes in that awesome Pelham blue

[@EvansGuitarTips]

lol Id hate to wire one up but the concepts might me great.Might be the future of guitar there

[@super65man]

Man that is a very nice guitar, not my style to play with, but very impressing.

[@SaturnoGoya]

Wonderful !

[@deeppurple123456]

Nice guitar!

[@Bluescobra]

Awesome, but is all this electronic going to keep working over the years, like on the old guitars, or is it something made to sell ...

[@HLVTSMN]

Do the Alnico humbuckers on the ES339 Pro sound the same as the Probuckers on this ES339 Ultra?

[@MrCoopersonic]

A definite NO! I have had the Classic '57 Humbuckers (Epiphones go at the Gibson PAF style, e.g. the 490/498 models) that they use in the 339 Pro in a SG 400 and plainly: They were ... well ... rubbish (replaced them with a pair of GFS PUs). The Probuckers in the Ultra III models (Les Paul and 339) are MUCH better as they actually come very close to the original Gibson Burstbucker sound (on some occasions I came to think that they may even be identical.) That said: The Classic '57s may(!) sound a lot better in an acoustic-electric like the 339 Pro. Some KZbin clips of the 339 Pro made me think that they do not sound all that bad.

[@216trixie]

All the little snarky metalheads didn't care about this guitar so not much negative comments. Nice. Yeah. Good job Paul.

[@Hittman67]

Is it really the ultimate semi hollow acoustic electric Paul?

[@Naiche2003]

I like your scarf :)))) cool scarf

[@JesseWrangell]

And why the fuck are people ripping on Paul? He's got some great chops, knows what he's talking about and usually has a great tone. Just because it's not the tone your after doesn't mean he sucks, it just means he's versatile.

[@Kalabosbeandip658]

Schecter Ultra still kicks its ass

[@timj41]

so if I buy this guitar I need an acoustic amp as well as my electric amp to get the nano mag sounds is that correct?

[@timj41]

***** thanks, we have three electric amps in the house, 1 x tube amp and two solid state so that should be okay, sorry for dumb questions, I have a degree in dumb questions.

[@juana1483]

You will need two Marshall full stacks to achieve your dream sound bro.

[@SergieFunkified]

Damn Paul you are tone-def!

[@fiipka]

amazing stuff :-O

[@genocidic]

i did think this at the start of the video but is it actually the "nanomag" sound?

[@humbertobereta2376]

just to record your song from guitar straight to computer using the software delivered together with guitar, but, if you are not into recording thing,,,like said, buy the Pro model

[@Pslams119]

Check out the PRS P22 Demo with Bryan Ewald. It might change your mind

[@jimmyvega287]

I don't get people trying to push slim necks. It might just be me, but I think a v shape gives you more grip and is more confertable. now the only real fat neck guitars are sg's and vintage re-issues

[@promoted738]

Just picked on of these up - these demos are tricky because they probably just take it out of the box and start playing it. They typically need lots of TLC by a good mechanic to become playable. The one I bought had a great tech set it up - he had to recut the nut as well - the result? A very fine playing guitar I can use at a pro level, which I do. The Nanomag becomes the suck button however! maybe you can make them sound good thru a full range system - I don't know. I'll never use it. But the straight electric 339 is pretty great. Rich and warm sounding through a good Fender amp. For 400.00 you can't go wrong.

[@montageXgamer]

I've been contemplating whether their 399 pro would be a better guitar. Instead of the nanomag it has a coil tap function which i really wish this guitar offered as well. I think the nanomag could be nice (versatility intone), but does a coil tap give a better/more fun to play tone? I guess I wont really know until i play the things

[@promoted738]

Carl geath All up to personal taste - I find the coil tap to be an uninspired tone - more like something is missing or wrong - as an addendum to y previous comment, I have found that a touch of that nanomag through the PA blended with he (very good) hum buckers - gives a nice shimmer. Personally I would take that over the coil taps.

[@PepitoKawazaki]

yes. it's the es 339 pro

[@jbthelefty]

I would love if they made a left handed version.

[@masterbeat04]

ultimate guitar :3

[@lighteningboy]

This is the guitar I have been waiting for. I have several high end American guitars, but need something with this feature set. Epiphone is overwhelming Gibson in my opinion

[@JoeGuitarGuy]

I think this video has some of pauls best playing to date, I always loved pauls playing and tone but this is superb, keep it up man great review :) All though I miss the old GW background you used to do reviews in (hipster mode)

[@juana1483]

Wow!! Now I don't need to buy the D-28 I was saving up for!!!

[@MultiCatfish101]

whats the price

[@alistairproductions]

guyssss guuuyyss what color should i get

[@XavierCalvera]

cherry- that's the one I bought and its great

[@colinbriber1053]

+Matthew Alistair Either cherry or natural wood.

[@GaryDGuitar]

Cool scarf said nobody ever.

[@doubletoe2011]

holy fuck i want this guitar its so cool!

[@BandOnTheRun87]

The price is still pretty steep at 800 bucks. I'm not I would use all those features much. I don't know if I would want to pay the repair bill if something went wrong.

[@landonwolfe7211]

BOSTON!!!!

[@knowgnod]

It's more than a feeling, my friend

[@maxwashere1234567]

yes

[@shodaboy54]

love that guitar, but I'd better save por the real deal, the gibson 339 custom

[@genderxl71]

is all this gadget necessary ?

[@joycecastona5327]

I have the Gibson ES 339, Sure I paid a lot more than what these go for, It doesn't have as many features as this one has.

[@sledge1960]

Joyce Castona But it will never sound or feel like your Gibson es-339. I have a Gibson es-335 and no copy can get anywhere near the Gibson. You really do get what you pay for.

[@sledge1960]

+David Murray With respect, The only thing I seem to be grasping to catch is the point of your comment.

[@williebrown4884]

This guitar, the one in the video, needs some adjusts, I hear lots of fret buzz, mainly when switched to acoustic

[@metalvocalistwanted]

oh wow awesome...for once not an overwhelming number of dislikes just because its a paul video D: *slow claps*

[@polnykon]

cool

[@crioulopower]

I wish I had his job...

[@DustyCowdog]

What an interesting critter....

[@fyrcrack1]

Does this come in a standard version without all the b#llshit ?

[@lanceziglar7036]

Yes I have one..dont see many like it

[@albertjpittman9917]

You say what you Want I been playing off 40's years had the best guitars every made pay a lot of money for them Gibson SG, ES335, fender 72, thineline telecaster, flying V,you name it it is not the guitar it's the player I sound the same on any guitar I play I just got the Epiphone ES339 every were I play people tell me that my gibson guitar sounded great I pay under $500 for it wanted to guitar Center to get the Gibson it cost $1,800 play both of them I pick the epiphone because the pickup turn to single core like a fender

[@rickyramirez5191]

Was i the only one who WANTED the boston solo?

[@TheOldFlyguy]

Now that I'm a better player do I have to start wearing a scarf?

[@wiseguy9202]

If you haven't been for the past year, you need both a scarf and a fanny pack to make up for it.

[@zaxapitsa]

wow

[@MrDanxslayer24]

maybe I have no clue but i thought that was Great sounding ... I have only been going to music events since I was 9 , but hey what do i know about music..

[@DemisFenech]

He's just experimenting with what he's given to demonstrate. He can only get out the tone that the gear has to offer.

[@TheRealrocker74]

It's not the shape of a les paul. it's the shape of a gibson ES-339. Hence the name Ultra-339

[@216trixie]

Wow, no actually the guitar sounds pretty good.

[@robertscoggin]

nice...please tune it

[@middle_pickup]

Tune the guitar!!!

[@TimBirkenholz]

BOSTON

[@keithsa41]

i'm not saying not to buy this guitar if that is your thing. Any electric guitar can sound like an acoustic with a peizo or acoustic pedal. no big deal!

[@Cosminen]

But this has nothing to do with is he good player or not. Its all about is he good reviewer or not.l

[@4rollingon4]

Are the complaints about Pauls playing? Nope, so not the guys fault...

[@FCValle]

you know what?I think they are not recording with any amp.To always get this bad tone they must be plugging it diretly, using maybe just 1 distortion pedal, or maybe a distortion vst plugin.

[@AlejandroMironov]

it`s missing the cup holder!!!

[@alebeast5]

Whats wrong with people paul is nice guitar player, stop hating

[@DemisFenech]

He's not god almighty. He doesn't do miracles.

[@TheF86Sabre]

First three cords sound good, hey Paul sounds.........wait......now what the fuck is he doing? Why does everything he plays sound and smell like hobo ass?

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Looks like a lot of extra gobbldigook. Keep it simple. That always works best.

[@benigibons]

guys come on.... Paul does what he does.... He plays guitar ! The sound ( if you don't like it) as nothing to do with the poor guy ! If you don't like the playing or the sound, go to another video and stop complaning. I've subscribed to the magazine and it gives me the news on what's recent about guitars and amps. Guitar tones are not set in stone, if you want a tone like Randy Rhoads or Steve Vai... well just look at them on youtube and copy their tones... sad but true unfortunatly !

[@Brankprimi]

Quisiera que subieran Vídeos hablando en español, hay latinos!

[@brooklyneil]

Blah the 339 pro sounds better Paul

[@bordenweist]

Today, you have some Ricky Martin Look going on. Cool!

[@EclipseAtDusk]

can't stand the sound of that piezo... But perhaps it's just the EQ, a lot of times the EQ on anything is set right at noon on everything for reviews.

[@superalex1969]

this guitar must be the james bond edition

[@bluesfuse]

Obviously the tuner doesnt work

[@MuscleDad420]

"Combines the smaller body shape of a Les Paul..." refers to the fact that the 339 series has a body shape proportionate to a Les Paul guitar, unlike the 335. Learn to pay attention to the nuance of words, kid.

[@jiznak2000]

Untrue. The ES 339 Pro does not come with NanoMag pickup.

[@manu0696]

I don't like the AcousticSims. that much.. And why shouldn't the guitar have this option? -You don*t HAVE to play it

[@SamMalcolmMedia]

am I the only one who hates open chords with distortion? its just messy but i see it everywhere

[@WuTangBoneThugs]

He looks like a hipster with that scarf and haircut

[@Sidmartin]

hahahahahahahahaha!!!! agree!!!

[@hanginplant11]

How about if you don't want to hear the way he plays it you go down to fc and play it your god damn self