Independent Review of Epiphone ES-339 Pro

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

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  • @JoshuaFraserK
    @JoshuaFraserK7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @347guitar

    @347guitar

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rrobertpierce2920

    @rrobertpierce2920

    3 жыл бұрын

    OK I am not slamming it OK

  • @reverendglenn
    @reverendglenn5 жыл бұрын

    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!!!!

  • @mikepalazzo9610
    @mikepalazzo96106 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @broxmouth
    @broxmouth8 жыл бұрын

    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
    @reverendglenn9 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Parkwaymania
    @Parkwaymania8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Parkwaymania Thank you! Enjoy!

  • @mcbreath8105
    @mcbreath81059 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

    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
    @eldomondo10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dangerdave138
    @dangerdave13810 жыл бұрын

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

  • @eveisherwood3205
    @eveisherwood32059 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gibby6904
    @gibby69048 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NN-xf3dy
    @NN-xf3dy4 жыл бұрын

    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! 🙂

  • @geoffreycox7021
    @geoffreycox70219 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @markj6506
    @markj65069 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LodvarDude
    @LodvarDude8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vechap
    @vechap7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kiwi_Dave
    @Kiwi_Dave9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BeefheartLynch
    @BeefheartLynch4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @paulpelletier4609
    @paulpelletier46097 жыл бұрын

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

  • @richrobust6849
    @richrobust68499 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DaveSmith-ow3jo
    @DaveSmith-ow3jo6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cjs13911
    @cjs139114 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan557 жыл бұрын

    Terrific zero bullshit review. Once again proves you don't have to spend megabucks for the sound.

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @markbradley5624

    @markbradley5624

    6 жыл бұрын

    maxwellfan55 I just purchased a like new used natural finish one at GC for $349..... ridiculous guitar for that amount 😊🎸

  • @markbradley9138

    @markbradley9138

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@aquatichighs starts playing at 2:22.....

  • @mmariner2178
    @mmariner21785 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jeffeosso
    @jeffeosso10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rickgermain7802
    @rickgermain78026 жыл бұрын

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

  • @threeleafflutes
    @threeleafflutes8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CraigTarini
    @CraigTarini7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ramonenric
    @ramonenric10 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @adriopel
    @adriopel9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rjosephinterrante621
    @rjosephinterrante6219 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jrgenbge2929
    @jrgenbge29293 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @markmashia7551
    @markmashia75519 жыл бұрын

    Glen, thanks for your input.

  • @daleassociates51
    @daleassociates5111 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TonyPeesTunes
    @TonyPeesTunes11 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheSnoozefest
    @TheSnoozefest11 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @reverendglenn
    @reverendglenn11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jefsut
    @jefsut7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn
    @reverendglenn11 жыл бұрын

    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
    @aaronjames87076 жыл бұрын

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

  • @metalmania707
    @metalmania70711 жыл бұрын

    nice demo/review. really helpful. thanks Glenn!

  • @wipperwil
    @wipperwil4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Hubbs3of6
    @Hubbs3of68 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @djmcommish12
    @djmcommish129 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don. Enjoy!

  • @reverendglenn
    @reverendglenn11 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @dougiemcclure
    @dougiemcclure4 жыл бұрын

    Great review, and playing!! Thank you.

  • @LD-cn1qe
    @LD-cn1qe8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patrickobrien2068
    @patrickobrien20687 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cowtowncustoms2110
    @cowtowncustoms21106 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @chuckbguitar
    @chuckbguitar11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rpman4787
    @rpman47879 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robinlawson701
    @robinlawson7014 жыл бұрын

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

  • @FlyingPancreas
    @FlyingPancreas10 жыл бұрын

    Just placed an order for one, after my typical couple o' months of vacillating. Bought it largely based on consistently great written reviews and some excellent video reviews/demos. Yours is probably the best of them, and played a significant part in my ultimate decision to buy. I'm sure I'm not alone there. Epi should give you free guitars! Thanks for the terrific demo.

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks but fat chance of Epiphone giving me free guitars. I do find it funny that their guy "Dr. Epiphone" is really not a player. I was LOVE that gig doing clinics and such.

  • @FlyingPancreas

    @FlyingPancreas

    10 жыл бұрын

    "Dr. Epiphone" has got to be someone's nephew. It's actually a great PR idea for an instrument company, IMHO, but just terrible casting. You'd be great - maybe you should campaign... Received the 339 a few days ago and I am thrilled with it. I've owned Gibson electrics, but this is my first Epi and I'm very impressed. It's a great player with terrific fit, finish and tone. A definite keeper.

  • @einfussganger
    @einfussganger5 жыл бұрын

    Great review and great playing. Thanks very much.

  • @falls450
    @falls45011 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Thanks. I have been thinking about getting one of these.

  • @nevadasmith4964
    @nevadasmith49646 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iwillnevergetone5
    @iwillnevergetone511 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @paulgeorgia8013
    @paulgeorgia80133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @garthosborn8400
    @garthosborn84003 жыл бұрын

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

  • @red-eyecoyote4312
    @red-eyecoyote43126 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kevinbabbitt
    @kevinbabbitt11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this review it was very helpful!

  • @outthewaz
    @outthewaz11 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @randypenn8763
    @randypenn87635 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Bought it and love it!

  • @5tattoo69
    @5tattoo698 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    8 жыл бұрын

    +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.

  • @RickRomanelli
    @RickRomanelli6 жыл бұрын

    Great review, Glenn. Thank you!

  • @MrDcseltzer
    @MrDcseltzer7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @montemichelbleu
    @montemichelbleu7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mwpv11
    @mwpv117 жыл бұрын

    Nice review Glenn. Keep em coming!

  • @outdoorscamper
    @outdoorscamper4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ric9452
    @ric94526 жыл бұрын

    Wow ,thanks man great demo

  • @cpsutliff
    @cpsutliff11 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jsphillip60
    @jsphillip608 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheBluesina6
    @TheBluesina67 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @garyreid1766
    @garyreid17669 жыл бұрын

    Thank's for the demo Glenn, i think i might go for one of these.

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gary Reid No probs. If you can test them out please do so. They vary in quality and sound. I would still recommend a pro fret dressing. It's the only thing they do not do well coming from the factory.

  • @garyreid1766

    @garyreid1766

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank's again Glenn.

  • @HC_GUITAR
    @HC_GUITAR7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cool Hugh. Glad you are happy with it.

  • @RumblinMan
    @RumblinMan5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chuckamok12
    @chuckamok127 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Millo1868
    @Millo18687 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tones, great playing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @UnsungHeroGuitars
    @UnsungHeroGuitars7 жыл бұрын

    Great review Glenn - nicely played too! :)

  • @ricktemmen6272
    @ricktemmen62725 жыл бұрын

    I've been buying guitars from Danny at Sam Ash for 15 years since I moved to Clearwater from St Louis. Great review. THANKS 👍

  • @adaptiveagile
    @adaptiveagile11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Hubbs3of6
    @Hubbs3of68 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. Thanks so much.

  • @robsmx5
    @robsmx58 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @justcallmesando
    @justcallmesando11 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesgormley9840
    @jamesgormley98407 жыл бұрын

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

  • @saymyname3097
    @saymyname30974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Glenn for a great review.

  • @peterslattery4483
    @peterslattery44837 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a really great review

  • @jackdejohnette2810
    @jackdejohnette28109 жыл бұрын

    great demo. ive got one ordered because of this

  • @guitarcrazy0116
    @guitarcrazy01167 жыл бұрын

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

  • @truebluefliplover
    @truebluefliplover10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @natalyadieuparis3151
    @natalyadieuparis31517 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TheRycooder
    @TheRycooder6 жыл бұрын

    GREAT REVIEW Glenn!! Thanks

  • @paulcaton7093
    @paulcaton70938 жыл бұрын

    Very clear, useful review - thank you.

  • @luizhenriquecostapraia7219
    @luizhenriquecostapraia72197 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @randallpaul6559
    @randallpaul65598 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review and comments. Playing through Fender amps really helps. I like the hot rod deville which makes my gibsons come alive. Will definitely check this guitar out.

  • @reverendglenn
    @reverendglenn11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Aqeel! Always room for improvement!

  • @jamesmcdaid1
    @jamesmcdaid110 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review! considering getting this now

  • @zbartful
    @zbartful10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @reverendglenn

    10 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @robwagstaff
    @robwagstaff11 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Thanks so much. You've convinced me to buy. You play great too! Hope I can get that good someday

  • @SRVACE
    @SRVACE9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Glenn , I have a princeton chorus & I wondered what this guitar would sound like through it, very impressed with your sound , I'm off to buy the guitar now

  • @reverendglenn

    @reverendglenn

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Jones That's what I am playing it through! Enjoy!

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