Gibson ES-339 Figured Dark Purple Burst

Gibson ES-339 Figured Dark Purple Burst – compact semi-hollow electric guitar with classic tone and flamed maple top

Overview and features

The Gibson ES-339 builds on the legendary ES-335 design but in a slightly smaller and lighter form. It retains the semi-hollow construction with a solid maple centerblock for extended sustain and improved feedback resistance. The ES-339 Figured takes this concept further with a beautiful AAA flamed maple top in Dark Purple Burst finish, combining classic looks with modern comfort and versatility.

Construction and materials/components

The body is made of three layers of maple and poplar with a figured maple veneer top, reinforced by a maple centerblock and quarter-sawn spruce bracing. The mahogany neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile, and the rosewood fingerboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and small acrylic block inlays. This combination produces a warm and balanced tone with excellent resonance and clarity.

Electronics and sound

The guitar features a ’57 Classic humbucker in the neck position and a slightly hotter ’57 Classic + in the bridge. Both pickups are perfectly matched and wired by hand with 500 kΩ pots and Orange Drop capacitors. The result is a wide tonal range from smooth jazz to crisp rock tones with exceptional dynamics and response.

Specifications

• Type: Electric guitar, semi-hollow
• Body: 3-ply AAA figured maple/poplar/maple
• Binding: Single-ply cream
• Centerblock: Maple
• Neck: Mahogany, Rounded C profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets, small acrylic blocks
• Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm
• Nut width: 43.05 mm (1.69″)
• Nut material: Graph Tech
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
• Pickups: ’57 Classic (neck), ’57 Classic + (bridge)
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, hand-wired 500 kΩ pots, Orange Drop capacitors
• Hardware: Nickel
• Finish: Dark Purple Burst nitrocellulose lacquer
• Case: Hardshell