Members ARguitars Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 I currently have a Hofner Verythin Standard, and I love the sounds I can get out of it, but its bulk is enough of a problem for me to want to change guitars... So I was wondering if there were any smaller-sized semi-hollows out there, similar to an ES339, but for under 1000$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 I think Ibanez makes/made one roughly the same size. I think forum member HanSolo has one for sale in the spam thread. Never actually played one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 23miles Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 Search for one of the older Epiphone Les Paul ES models - semi-hollow Les Paul that sounds really cool and should get you into the ES-339 tonal zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 The Ibanez is a AM73. I have one. It's a fantastic guitar. I'm not sure it's made anymore. But you may be able to find a used one. I'm not a big fan of the stock pickups. I put in a set of BG Pure 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 Ally cat/ wild cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 The ES339 is an amazing guitar. It took me awhile to warm up to mine, but I had the same issue with my 335. They are really stiff and tightassed sounding when they are new. Once broken in, you get that really sweet semi tone rich in harmonics and extremely complex mids. Luscious! The only thing that I can think of for less than a grand would be something like the Ibanez Artcore line or this happenin' PRS SE Custom Semi ($699): I have one of these Fender Thinlines and it's a terrific player with plenty of attitude. Don't believe the naysayers when it comes to the pickups. They are very good sounding with plenty of brightness, but the CTS pots work great to tame them when needed. Excellent choice, but play one first to see if it gives you enough hollow tones. There is also Hagstrom, Italia, and this bitchin' ESP Paramount which oozes quality construction and parts: You're gonna hate me but I got my 339 brand new for $1200 during MF's Labor Day Sale in 2009. It was marked as a scratch and dent because the silk screening on the case was not even. pffffffft:-0 Who gives a crap about what the case looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members robertkoa Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 The ES339 is an amazing guitar. It took me awhile to warm up to mine, but I had the same issue with my 335. They are really stiff and tightassed sounding when they are new. Once broken in, you get that really sweet semi tone rich in harmonics and extremely complex mids. Luscious! The only thing that I can think of for less than a grand would be something like the Ibanez Artcore line or this happenin' PRS SE Custom Semi ($699): I have one of these Fender Thinlines and it's a terrific player with plenty of attitude. Don't believe the naysayers when it comes to the pickups. They are very good sounding with plenty of brightness, but the CTS pots work great to tame them when needed. Excellent choice, but play one first to see if it gives you enough hollow tones. There is also Hagstrom, Italia, and this bitchin' ESP Paramount which oozes quality construction and parts: You're gonna hate me but I got my 339 brand new for $1200 during MF's Labor Day Sale in 2009. It was marked as a scratch and dent because the silk screening on the case was not even. pffffffft:-0 Who gives a crap about what the case looks like. WOW ! What a pretty, classic looking Guitar. Kind of a baby cherry red 335 from the 60s look. Is it Fat and Warm ? And do they have the same Medium Jumbo Frets like on the Les Paul Supreme ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 Consider THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docrock55 Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 The Ibanez is a AM73. I have one. It's a fantastic guitar. I'm not sure it's made anymore. But you may be able to find a used one. I'm not a big fan of the stock pickups. I put in a set of BG Pure 90s. I Liked my AM73, But LOVE this one. Turser JT-134 DC. DC'ed many years ago and hard to find, but worth the search. This is one of the few models MIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 Reverend Manta Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 I Liked my AM73, But LOVE this one. Turser JT-134 DC. DC'ed many years ago and hard to find, but worth the search. This is one of the few models MIK. Very nice guitars but yes, nearly impossible to find. I'd buy one in a heartbeat to mod to my hearts content but I'll never find one locally in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted September 23, 2010 Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 It might be hard to find, but I'd look for a used Heritage Prospect in the low-$1000 area. It's a 335 size that's tad thinner and has a narrower waist. Some are floating center block and some are solid center block. A friend of mine has one and I considered one but ended up going for a full-size. They sound killer, I'd actually take one over a 339 any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ARguitars Posted September 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 23, 2010 Yeah the problem with Heritage, Hamer, Reverend is that they're really rare here (Montreal). The other thing is that I'm not into buying online, so it narrows down my choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted September 24, 2010 Members Share Posted September 24, 2010 How much under a $1000? I bought an Eastman T184MX (14" bout) for $1100 new. I traded it to GC for a G&L ASAT Classic and they resold it for $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted September 24, 2010 Members Share Posted September 24, 2010 The Eastmans are way cool. Be aware they use a solid spruce top. Very nice, but can feed back more. Stunning lacquer finishes, too. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ARguitars Posted September 24, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2010 Aw same with the Eastmans, I don't find them here in Montreal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted September 25, 2010 Members Share Posted September 25, 2010 The Eastmans are way cool. Be aware they use a solid spruce top. Very nice, but can feed back more. Stunning lacquer finishes, too. EG Yup, all solid (top, rim and back), but the T184, 85 and 86 are all maple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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