Which do you think?

sgxt120r · 03-30-2012, 12:35 PM

Hi all, so I'm looking to get a new guitar for my birthday this month, and I can't decide which to get. I already have a les paul, SG, and a strat, butI'm looking for a different sound I don't have yet. My main 4 choices now are (in no particular order)...
Epiphone DOT
Epiphone ES-339
Epiphone G-400 Custom
Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty

So which do you think will give me the most different unique sound from my others? BTW, I need it to be able to handle some gain (od/dist.) in case I wanted to gig with it. I play most styles, but mainly blues and hard rock. Thanks

michaelinokc · 03-30-2012, 12:37 PM

If you're wanting variety, the Dot or the ES-339 would be my suggestions.

paruwi · 03-30-2012, 12:39 PM

Semi-Hollow - for more versatility

BTW, I really need better glasses to be able to read your signature......

edit thanks

mud guy · 03-30-2012, 12:43 PM

If you want a real change, get a casino.

sgxt120r · 03-30-2012, 01:20 PM

Thanks, so if you all think the semi-hollow body, which would you recommend?
BTW Mud, I'm not a huge fan of P-90's, though I did take the Casino into consideration.

MyLeftyPaul · 03-30-2012, 02:38 PM

Go for the semi-hollow if you're looking for a different sound. Your sign says you already got LP, SG, and ST so an ES will give you new sound. ES-339 Pro (smaller body), 339 Ultra (electronics), the Lennon Inspired Casino (coz I also love to have one, the Revolution), Lucille (people loves to have one), or the Dot (or 335 Dot Royale Ltd - Polar White?).

Malikon · 03-30-2012, 03:02 PM

Different sound?

....Telecaster.

Hack · 03-30-2012, 03:47 PM

Hack · 03-30-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malikon

Different sound?

....Telecaster.

gypsyseven · 03-30-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelinokc

if you're wanting variety, the dot or the es-339 would be my suggestions.

+1

Epi 57 classic · 03-30-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack

Or Maybe

joe19680 · 03-30-2012, 04:04 PM

You said your not a P-90 fan but I just got on the waiting list for the Epiphone - Wildkat

small hollow body with a Bigsby and P90's.. My new sound.

Thumpalumpacus · 03-30-2012, 04:14 PM

You should go full-hollow, get a Godin 5th Avenue and play some mean blues.

Malikon · 03-30-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack

But think of it this way?

I want a different sound, do I get humbucker A, humbucker B, humbucker C, or humbucker D?

What's similar in a way to a LP,...but has single coils? A Telecaster.

The fact that I want a Tele myself has nothing whatsoever to do with my biased opinion. Nope,...nothing at all.

frizzleblink · 03-30-2012, 04:16 PM

Tele!

Epi 57 classic · 03-30-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frizzleblink

Tele!

Epi 57 classic · 03-30-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frizzleblink

Tele!

Semi Hollow body

purevilpleasure · 03-30-2012, 04:32 PM

Look at an Ibanez semi hollow, or a 12 string, single pup Jr?

barricwiley · 03-30-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epi 57 classic

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!

SexyGibson · 03-31-2012, 05:42 AM

As others have stated, a semi-hollow will give you more versatility. I haven't cared for the workmanship on the new 339s that I have played so, if it were me, I would look for a Dot or a Sheraton.

GhostToMost · 03-31-2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malikon

Different sound?

....Telecaster.

Agree.

z-clay · 04-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Nighthawk reissue.

notjoeaverage · 04-06-2012, 09:53 PM

My vote is for the ES339PRO the coil splitting Alnico Classic PRO pickups give it serious versatility regarding tone, semi hollows are versatile to start with and the combination of a SlimTaper neck and a body size smaller than a 335 and close to a LP. For me that makes it a no brainer, my only problem is I can't decide between Ebony and Vintage Burst or I wouild have ordered it last week.

I already have an Ebony Gibson LP 60's Tribute w/P90's, Cherry Gibson SG 60's Tribute w/P90's and a Wine Red Epiphone Special II w/490R & 498T humbuckers.

So I "need" a semi hollowbody and some more humbuckers.

I also plan on purchasing a Gibson Traditional Pro, I would like to get it in Ebony to "match" my LP Tribute.

I guess I'm leaning towards the Burst for the ES339, but I haven't seen either model in either colour in my local shop, so I'd have to order sight unseen.

Who · 04-06-2012, 10:06 PM

Tele.

You have an SG, Strat, LP.... you clearly NEED a Tele. These are the rules.

Or, you can get a Gretsch. But... get the Tele. And get a halfway decent one. Like a Baja. If you can't get "different sound" from a Baja with stock pickups, and S1 switching... you'll never be happy no matter what you own.

03-30-2012, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
sgxt120r Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY Posts: 76 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which do you think? Hi all, so I'm looking to get a new guitar for my birthday this month, and I can't decide which to get. I already have a les paul, SG, and a strat, butI'm looking for a different sound I don't have yet. My main 4 choices now are (in no particular order)... Epiphone DOT Epiphone ES-339 Epiphone G-400 Custom Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty So which do you think will give me the most different unique sound from my others? BTW, I need it to be able to handle some gain (od/dist.) in case I wanted to gig with it. I play most styles, but mainly blues and hard rock. Thanks __________________ "Don’t mind people grinnin’ in your face, You just bear this in mind, a true friend is hard to find" -Son House

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sgxt120r Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY Posts: 76 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which do you think? Thanks, so if you all think the semi-hollow body, which would you recommend? BTW Mud, I'm not a huge fan of P-90's, though I did take the Casino into consideration. __________________ "Don’t mind people grinnin’ in your face, You just bear this in mind, a true friend is hard to find" -Son House

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MyLeftyPaul Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 492 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which do you think? Go for the semi-hollow if you're looking for a different sound. Your sign says you already got LP, SG, and ST so an ES will give you new sound. ES-339 Pro (smaller body), 339 Ultra (electronics), the Lennon Inspired Casino (coz I also love to have one, the Revolution), Lucille (people loves to have one), or the Dot (or 335 Dot Royale Ltd - Polar White?).

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Malikon V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19,755 Thanks: 379 Thanked 971 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Which do you think? Different sound? ....Telecaster. z-clay and frizzleblink like this. __________________ "Your scars are beautiful" Lessons/Demos

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SexyGibson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 4,028 Thanks: 61 Thanked 120 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Which do you think? As others have stated, a semi-hollow will give you more versatility. I haven't cared for the workmanship on the new 339s that I have played so, if it were me, I would look for a Dot or a Sheraton. __________________ I miss the " good old days "; men wore suits, women wore dresses, and they put cocaine in soda.

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notjoeaverage Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bright's Grove, ON, Canada Posts: 150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which do you think? My vote is for the ES339PRO the coil splitting Alnico Classic PRO pickups give it serious versatility regarding tone, semi hollows are versatile to start with and the combination of a SlimTaper neck and a body size smaller than a 335 and close to a LP. For me that makes it a no brainer, my only problem is I can't decide between Ebony and Vintage Burst or I wouild have ordered it last week. I already have an Ebony Gibson LP 60's Tribute w/P90's, Cherry Gibson SG 60's Tribute w/P90's and a Wine Red Epiphone Special II w/490R & 498T humbuckers. So I "need" a semi hollowbody and some more humbuckers. I also plan on purchasing a Gibson Traditional Pro, I would like to get it in Ebony to "match" my LP Tribute. I guess I'm leaning towards the Burst for the ES339, but I haven't seen either model in either colour in my local shop, so I'd have to order sight unseen.

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Who Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYUSA Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 154 Thanked 97 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Which do you think? Tele. You have an SG, Strat, LP.... you clearly NEED a Tele. These are the rules. Or, you can get a Gretsch. But... get the Tele. And get a halfway decent one. Like a Baja. If you can't get "different sound" from a Baja with stock pickups, and S1 switching... you'll never be happy no matter what you own.

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