Epiphone launches two new Inspired By Gibson ES guitars

Alongside its new Inspired By Gibson acoustics and Wiltshire, Coronet and Crestwood reissues, Epiphone has launched two Inspired By Gibson ES models: The ES-339 and the ES-335.

ES-335

The ES-335, inspired by Gibson’s 1958 original, is a semi-hollow electric with a (relative to most solid-bodies) quite a large body, but not as large as a fully hollow guitar. It’s constructed with a layered maple top, back, and sides, as well as a solid maple tone block. The mahogany neck sports a rounded C, while at the top of things is the new Kalamazoo headstock.

The pickups here are two of Epiphone’s Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers, with a standard control layout – the pickup selector switch being located just below the bridge. The potentiometers fitted are CTS pots.

The ES-335 is available in either Cherry or Vintage Sunburst – but, for a little more, there’s the ES-335 Figured. This comes with a figured maple top finished in either Blueberry burst or Raspberry Tea Burst.

ES-339

Epiphone’s ES-339 features a smaller body than the ES-335, but with similar aesthetics. Like it’s bigger sibling, its construction consists of a layered maple top, back, and sides, as well as a solid maple tone block. The mahogany neck, again, has a rounded C profile.

Electronically, it’s much the same story, with two Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers fitted, controlled by two volume and two tone controls – all CTS pots.

The gloss finishes on offer include Cherry, Pelham Blue, Vintage Sunburst, and Natural.

Pricing

The ES-335 lists for $549, while the figured version bumps the price up to $599. The ES-339 lists for $499. Find out more over at Epiphone.com.