Gibson ES-339 Honey Burst

Gibson ES-339 Honey Burst – compact semi-hollow electric guitar with classic tone and modern comfort

Overview and features

The Gibson ES-339 is a modern classic that captures the tone and spirit of the ES-335 in a smaller, lighter form. With its semi-hollow construction and elegant Honey Burst finish, the ES-339 delivers the signature Gibson warmth and versatility that have made the ES series a mainstay among players for more than six decades.

Construction and materials/components

The body is built from three layers of maple and poplar, finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer that enhances resonance and sustain. The mahogany neck features a comfortable Rounded C profile, while the rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dots provides smooth playability. Its compact size makes it ideal for long sessions on stage or in the studio.

Electronics and sound

Equipped with a ’57 Classic in the neck and a slightly hotter ’57 Classic + in the bridge, the ES-339 offers an impressively wide tonal range. The hand-wired control circuit features two volume and two tone controls plus a 3-way toggle switch for intuitive sound shaping. The ABR-1 bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece provide tuning stability, sustain, and classic Gibson tone response.

Specifications

• Type: Electric guitar, semi-hollow
• Body: 3-ply maple/poplar/maple
• Binding: Single-ply cream
• Neck: Mahogany, Rounded C profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets, acrylic dots
• Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm
• Nut width: 43.05 mm (1.695″)
• 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, 3-way toggle switch
• Hardware: Nickel
• Finish: Honey Burst nitrocellulose lacquer
• Case: Hard shell case