Independent Review of Epiphone ES-339 Pro

Just a working guitar player who is amazed at such a great guitar for a great price!

[@reverendglenn]

Many people have asked what amp I am using. I mentioned in the video I am using a Fender Princeton Chorus through a BOSS ME70 with some delay.

[@mikepalazzo9610]

Thanks, Glenn. Great review and one that I have revisited several times. Your insights and no-holds barred thoughts on the many strengths of this remarkable guitar have inspired me to bring home one of my own. Thanks for keeping it real and for sharing your wisdom and experience with us.

[@JoshuaFraserK]

someone who can actually play doing a review! excellent job.

[@347guitar]

and someone who's actually playing the guitar , not pedals

[@rrobertpierce2920]

OK I am not slamming it OK

[@broxmouth]

Superb review - you are really great at this: sharp analysis, demonstrating every aspect clearly, entertaining and insightful. Thanks so much - helped me make a decision.

[@reverendglenn]

Thank you for all the wonderful compliments! It's humbling to know that my review touched everyone. I was locked out of my account for a bit but am back. I have some new guitars to review so stay tuned!!!!

[@mcbreath8105]

Thank you for the excellent demo and reviewing. Been eyeing this guitar for a while.

[@reverendglenn]

MC Breath Thanks! I would invest an extra $90 or so for a pro set up which should include a fret level and crown. It's the only real beef I have with Epi's coming out of China. The frets are all over the place. Some are better than others...

[@eldomondo]

Thanks Glenn...extremely helpful review, hope there'll be more reviews coming.

[@dangerdave138]

Just went to GC today and settled on this guitar over a dot and your video is right on! Keep up the great work!

[@markj6506]

Excellent demo! I hear a lot of tones I'm searching for in there! Thank you Glenn.

[@gibby6904]

great review and loved your playing. you convinced me, I just bought one yesterday. I also liked the vintage sunburst. thanks again!

[@eveisherwood3205]

Thank-you, this is very helpful! Just went guitar shopping today and I'm thinking about buying one myself! 👏

[@geoffreycox7021]

Thank You! So informative and this has convinced me once and for all how good this Guitar is and others in the lower end bracket!

[@vechap]

A+... :) Just ordered one of these today... Listening to you play it, I can't wait!!!

[@NN-xf3dy]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review. I ended up buying this model in Cherry Red and its a brilliant Guitar particularly for the cost. One of my best purchases I’ve made for sure! 🙂

[@BeefheartLynch]

I'm late to the party, but this is a beautiful guitar. My very first decent guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Standard. I loved that guitar. It lasted me through my middle school through high school garage band days, playing around 50 gigs. It never failed me, it held up great with no problems, just some typical buckle wear and user wear. Stupidly I sold it after 5 years of ownership, actually getting about 100 bucks more than I originally paid for it. To this day, I can still feel that guitar in my hands, and after playing various Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Strats and Teles, Jacksons, Charvels and so on, that late 70's Epiphone Les Paul stands with the best of them.

[@richrobust6849]

Terrific, informative and enjoyable review from a worker. Thanks, gonna go try one of these out.

[@Parkwaymania]

Best demo and review of this guitar hands down. I just bought a natural one! Awesome playing mate. Thanks again.

[@reverendglenn]

+Parkwaymania Thank you! Enjoy!

[@rjosephinterrante621]

Glenn thank you for the great review. It is nice to see an intelligent review done well and the sound... wow I never would have guessed it was a Princeton Chorus. Great tone and i love the playing too.

[@LodvarDude]

Good review and awsome playing, man! You showcased this guitar and what it does really well. You should do more reviews, cause you are a natural at this stuff. Well done!

[@reverendglenn]

+Bjørn Lodvar Larsen Thank you so much for your kind words Sir!

[@adriopel]

Awesome and informative review. You did a great job demonstrating all the different tone settings for this guitar. Thanks!!

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks Austin. I can't believe this is coming up on two years old...

[@cjs13911]

So pleased to hear this review. I have just ordered a 339 Pro and so tend to avoid any more info - in case it is depressing! It's especially pleasing to hear this from an independent working musician, especially since my choice was based on a mix of head and gut! So thank you Glen, you have made my day! - But now, I am not going to look further!!!

[@rickgermain7802]

Never posted reviews before...Does an AWESOME review with some very tasty playing as well. Kudos, Sir!

[@jrgenbge2929]

Hi Glenn, thanks for a very good informative and inspiring review. I bought an Epi ES-339 on your recommendation and am extremely pleased with it. Hope you're still enjoying yours!

[@threeleafflutes]

Really enjoy your videos. Great playing... love your jazz tone sir.,

[@paulpelletier4609]

Nice job, Buying one this week and even more excited now.

[@DaveSmith-ow3jo]

This by far the "gold standard" of online guitar reviews. Great job, and fantastic playing. Thank-you :)

[@jefsut]

Great review, and great chops, thanks! I think I'll be picking one of these up soon. Cheers!

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

I saw a sale on these and was thinking about getting too. Thanks for the good review. I have several Epiphones now and have always been a fan of the value and quality!

[@jeffeosso]

this video helped me to look at, then buy, my 339 limited.. thanks Glenn.. well thought out and well delivered ..

[@Kiwi_Dave]

Hi Glenn, thank you very much for taking the time to put this excellent review together. Much appreciated.

[@TheSnoozefest]

Great review and playing! I just left Guitar Center and started to research this guitar. Yours was the first link and you've answered all of my questions and then some. I was split between Pro/Ultra and I think you've convinced me. Love the small semi-hollow body idea.Thanks..

[@mmariner2178]

Bought this guitar at Christmas, just love it, very versatile, well made, sounds great for rock, blues, even acoustic!!!

[@daleassociates51]

Good review Glenn I have played this guitar a few times at the store where I take my piano lessons and I thought it was a pretty instrument. I really enjoyed your playing on your demo very tasty and you really showed what the 339 can do playing different styles of music. Thank for a really professional demo.

[@reverendglenn]

Hey Tom, good to hear. My friend and bass player said that he knows the plant where these pups are made and they are very high quality. He and his partner just bought the Electra brand and are bringing some nice guitars in now. He did a great set up on the 339 and leveled all the frets and this is now my go to guitar. Most band members I play with always tell me to use it because they love the tone. Blessings my friend!

[@aaronjames8707]

Excellent review. I was really looking for a review of the 335 pro, but this will do.

[@rpman4787]

Thank you for this review. I quit playing about 20 yrs ago. (I only cared about metal then). Anyway, I'm 50 now and I got the bug again. I've been playing a pawn shop Takamine but I never cared for the front to back width of acoustics. My brand new Epi 339 is on it's way and I feel like a kid in anticipation. I've watched several reviews of the guitar but yours was the one to tip the scale! Thanks again for your generosity in doing us this service and you have a merry Christmas!

[@reverendglenn]

Great to hear Richard! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Merry Christmas as well.

[@reverendglenn]

Wow! So glad to hear that. Yes, I needed a fret level and crown on it but it made the guitar that much more perfect. I am glad you are happy with it, Keep me posted on projects you have done with it. I have done some shows with it and it performs wonderfully.

[@chuckamok12]

solid overview and nice display of the guitar's versatility. that thing just looks gorgeous, too.

[@robinlawson701]

Love the way you give an unbiased review of what I am increasingly thinking is an excellent guitar. Way to go.

[@red-eyecoyote4312]

Good review! Picking one up today in a trade for an 8-person tent I bought for $50! Cheers from Dunedin, FLA!

[@jazzydog]

Very nice demo Glenn, nice playing, nice sound and very clear information about the guitar. Thank you.

[@nevadasmith4964]

Glen, great demo and review. I really like the tone of this guitar, great quality

[@wipperwil]

Excellent review man. Thanks for that. I may have selected my next guitar.

[@CraigTarini]

Thanks.. I've been looking at this guitar for a few months and I appreciate your thorough review. Also, I have a Princeton Chorus Amp so loved how it sounded for you!!!! Thanks

[@reverendglenn]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it. Do have the frets dressed and a set up done. The Chinese factories kind of fall down in this area.

[@outdoorscamper]

Great review! I checked one out at gs and picked one up at a discount for $240 it had neck damaged due to shipping. Iv been loving it and playing it for 3 months with no problems. Thanks again for the review if I didn't see this video I probably would have not try'd one and missed out on a great instrument.

[@HC_GUITAR]

Glenn this video was the deciding factor in me purchasing the 339, you are so right with every point made about this guitar it is amazing. It is now my number one go to guitar. Thank you so much for making your video and making me a very happy 339 guitar player ;)

[@reverendglenn]

Cool Hugh. Glad you are happy with it.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

thank you sir for this review and letting us hear the different tones. I very much want this guitar and this review has helped a lot!

[@djmcommish12]

Great review! Thanks for your time and effort! Gonna check one out today!

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks Don. Enjoy!

[@jamesgormley9840]

Thank you soo much for a no BS Demo! Been looking at these epi 339s for a while now.

[@LD-cn1qe]

Nice clear concise review, lovely tones from it and the Princeton, thanks.

[@chuckbguitar]

Hi Glen, Great review! I have been playing all my life and have had a several semi hollows including 335's 355's Epi Sheratons, an ES137 custom, Eastwood Messenger, Hagstoms, and Rickenbackers. I wasn't even thinking of getting another guitar until I saw your video with my pal Joe. We both immediately bought one from Musician's friend at a great price ( $413.09 with hadrshell case, no tax, no shipping!) and are expecting delivery in 3 days.

[@jsphillip60]

Great review, love your playing. I want one of these!

[@UnsungHeroGuitars]

Great review Glenn - nicely played too! :)

[@guitarcrazy0116]

great review this one told me the most about this guitar its nice to have an independent review

[@LucaLindemann]

... great review Glenn, this evening I'm gonna check it out in my local store in Milan (Italy)... love the way you play!

[@sunlightpictures8367]

Nice review Glen. It's a pleasure to hear jazz played on demos instead of just classic rock and heavy metal.

[@MrDcseltzer]

Glenn, thanks for the review. Gave me the confidence to purchase the Epiphone 339

[@TonyPeesTunes]

Great review, man. Thanks for putting it up. I've been thinking about picking up one of these.

[@outthewaz]

Gotta say your review was the push over the edge I needed to buy the Epi ES-339...Had it now for three weeks and I'm still blown away by it, too...quality, tone, playablity, and single coil taps!. Had to steel wool the frets and adjust the neck, but no biggie. A great review on a great guitar! Thanks!

[@patrickobrien2068]

Great review- you showed the tonal range very well. Thanks!

[@ramonenric]

Thanks Glenn!! I often watch guitar reviews and they're not as useful as yours. To the point, touching upon what you'd expect... Clear, and true!!

[@RwCouzins]

Such a great review and you're an amazing player!

[@5tattoo69]

Cool review thanks. I think you've sold me on this model and the burst is beautiful. Thanks

[@reverendglenn]

+5tattoo69 Great to hear. Enjoy. Be sure to take it to a good luthier and have a fret level done. The frets out of the factory are a crap shoot.

[@mwpv11]

Nice review Glenn. Keep em coming!

[@Hubbs3of6]

Great review, thanks. I bought one from Guitar Center and love it.

[@reverendglenn]

+Jonathan Hubbs Enjoy. How are the frets? Mine were uneven so I had a fret level done on it.

[@DaySleeper403]

Awesome review and beautiful playing, sir.

[@reverendglenn]

Hi Landon. I heep treble on 5, push mids to 8 and bass to 6. Also for that classic Metheny tone set the 3 way switch to the middle position turn all pots to 10 EXCEPT the bridge pickup. This pot will now serve as your master volume. For a more Larry Carlton sound switch 3 way to rear pickup and roll that pot back to 4. For a Slash tone switch to neck pickup and roll neck pot back to 4 kick on some distortion and have some fun!

[@robsmx5]

Thinking of getting one of these to use in my covers band. I play mostly rhythm with a bit of lead. This looks ideal. Thanks for a good review.

[@natalyadieuparis3151]

Great honest review, and a good guitar player. This 339 sounds nice. I hope when shops send it out the action is low , without buzz or choke.

[@charlesschrader2988]

Sir I just subscribed you are a great player, loved the review thank you.

[@bohonea1602]

Awesome tone and playing Sir ! Just subbed!

[@TheBluesina6]

Been looking at reviews of this guitar and had totally written it off with the demo's I have seen..but Thank you...you make it sound really nice...I need a warm sound and you get it.....thanks again..

[@Millo1868]

Beautiful tones, great playing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RumblinMan]

Glenn you did an absolutely wonderful job it’s this review. One of the better review videos I’ve seen on KZbin. I may get to review this guitar too. God bless bro. By the way, I’m in Pinellas County!

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Great playing. Thanks for the review. I really want one of these.

[@adaptiveagile]

What a versatile guitar. Love the 339. Had no idea it comes with coil split push-pull. Killer. Thanks for the stellar review and out-of-sight playing/tone.

[@montemichelbleu]

Enjoyed your review very much. You cut to the heart of the matter. So many "reviews" laden the mix with effects, i'm always looking for the cleans. You did that and more. i just bought one of these used today. And very nice playing, i should add. Thank You!

[@reverendglenn]

Thank you! Enjoy the guitar, I know you will.

[@luizhenriquecostapraia7219]

Dear Gleen ! I'm Luiz Henrique living in Brazil. I would like to thank you for your magnificent demo and review. Know that You help me very much. Congratulation and receive only great things.

[@ckoen0312]

Great review! I'm looking at getting one of these and this review definitely covered the gamut of what this guitar can do. Thank you

[@garthosborn8400]

Excellent review. Really showed the split coil tones. Thank you.

[@daleassociates51]

Great video and review Glenn the best I saw on KZbin. S convincing I opted to get one of these in Cherry Red a sentimental choice as my first real US guitar was a 1965 SG Special with P 90's in Cherry Red. Recently played it at a gig and sounded really good specially in the middle position with the neck p/u split and the bridge p/u in the hum-bucking position. I look forward to checking out some more of your videos. Have a great Thanksgiving week-end. Cheers, David Stein Ottawa, Canada.

[@reverendglenn]

Good to hear David. It does have great tone for live shows. I have cranked it and it sounds great!

[@cpsutliff]

great review Glenn. Gonna pick one up soon for sure!

[@paulcaton7093]

Very clear, useful review - thank you.

[@reverendglenn]

Glad I could help. The amount of compliments I get on are amazing. The probuckers really scream on blues. I used the guitar on a few shows over the last few weeks in a large show band I played in and it really proved to be very versatile not only on the jazzier stuff but funk and rock as well.

[@josephandrews2732]

Great review and demo - Really Nice Job!!!

[@truebluefliplover]

Glenn, thanks for your insight. I am stopping at Guitar Denter tomorrow to try out both...

[@wielandt88]

I'm saving up for a Gibson ES-339 - which is gonna take me a couple of years ;-) This seems like a great, affordable alternative in the mean time. Thank you for taking the time to inform the masses.

[@dougiemcclure]

Great review, and playing!! Thank you.

[@tinaseiffert1759]

very good presentation with somebody who really knows what he's talking about!

[@zbartful]

Glen..Best review I've seen. I enjoyed your clean licks, practical advice and I wish I could take some lessons from you. Very good musicianship And you highlighted the es-339 features well. I'm inclined to buy one. Keep IP the great work my fellow sojourner. I hope to see more bids from you ...mz

[@reverendglenn]

Thank you SO much for your kind words! If you can, check them out at a music store. Quality varies from what I have found.

[@SteveAEee]

Nice review, Glenn, and very nice playing to go with it!!!

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks Steve. Much appreciated!

[@reverendglenn]

Good to hear. I think you will enjoy it very much. The pro set up really helped and I recently added a Babicz Total Contact Hardware bridge which really makes the guitar scream!

[@HankMartin-ll4pi]

Lovely sound guitar nice review i’ve just subscribed thanks for your review.🎼🎸🎶🇬🇧👍

[@keithgreenfield5414]

GReat review and most importantly we can see it's a reliable opinion by an honest pro and not a salesman or KZbin addict! Very well done mate..

[@JeremySeanHector]

This is probably the best review of this guitar on youtube. I have had my eye on this guitar for a while. Hope to get it soon.

[@ferox965]

Oh and nice chops man. Great review, very informative. Will be watching your page.

[@ephesusofficial1347]

Best review I’ve seen on this guitar!

[@mns8732]

The best guitar review of KZbin. I've heard them all. Few are working players. This guy has the goods.

[@justcallmesando]

Thanks for this review. The great sound quality of your video is really useful for really listening to this amazing guitar.

[@einfussganger]

Great review and great playing. Thanks very much.