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I am very very happy with this guitar. It is not a perfect instrument, but for the price, you can't really get a better semi hollow, and with the 339 body, its almost impossible to find a sub $500 model. Was really happy with the specs that Epiphone has upgraded to, the grover tuners and graphtech nut really help sell the package, (i hate switching out sub-par parts). The paint job on the F holes was a little lacking but I was able to touch up with a paint marker and the plywood top was sanded a little to much in some places, revealing the ply, but I really can't complain. the stock pickups sound great and while setting the instrument up, I was very impressed at how solidly put together it is and how well it plays. Great fret work, usually the frets are lacking on a guitar in this price range. It would be great to see a deluxe model for the 339 with some more cosmetic upgrades and pickups but this instrument is a steal, get it now!

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Excellent deal. Quick shipping. Well packed.Bought this guitar after playing their major competitors offerings similar to this guitar and in this price range.This guitar smoked the others. Hi

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A lot hear for the money. A fret polish with 400 thru 2000 grit erasers make for much smother bends. Raise the tail piece, install some Ernie Ball super slinky’s, set intonation, adjust the bridge/truss rod to minimize buzz and the guitar plays great. Is has hot pickups and you get a good range of control from the electronics. The sound is like a Les Paul with more shimmer and sustain. Other than the paint on the inside edges of the f holes, the fit and finish is excellent. Again a lot here for the money. I have top of the line Les Pauls and Tele’s. This guitar will be invite to some gigs!

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Longtime user / fan of Epiphone - original->Korean/Japanese->only Korea (Samick)->China, who uses C&C technology so it’s good within 1,000’s of a MM so what’s it matter anymore- but this new (5 models only?) Inspired by Gibson line is wow. Just wow. Had the Gibson 339 before- seriously hard to tell the difference. I suspect the price will soon reflect the amazing quality so buy it! Seriously - play it or keep it for an investment but buy it - while you can- and buy it from zZounds because you know it’s gonna be right.

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This guitar is a 9 out 10 l went over this guitar very well only thing I did was to oil the fretboard and change strings also had some fret buzz but this is a very solid guitar pickups sound good but one day may change them out

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The pick ups alone make this a great buy. Very nice harm. Hamburger sound with just enough bit on the bridge. Fret board is nice but dry when I got it, easy fix. The finish is flawless as is fret work. The grocer tuners are a nice addition. The action was spot on. I started playing in 1965 so many guitars have come and gone and this 339 is a keeper.

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I never had a semi hollow body guitar b4 yesterday it is a beautiful guitar.

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The humbucker sounds from this 339 are super warm and punchy. It may be the best sound of all the guitars I have played in my 60 years of playing. The pots work as they should and the fret board is nice once I treated it with linseed oil. It's not perfect because the fret ends could be smoother and I prefer a satin finish on the neck. But that said, you buy a guitar to make music and this thing really sings.

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These pickups are some of the best I have played. The guitar overall is very nice and not like a budget guitar at all. The neck needed some lubrication out of the box and I set it up to my liking. Fret work is good and playable, but I have seen better. I don't like a gloss finish on the neck but it is not sticky and feels fine. The tones go from smooth jazz to a nice bark on the bridge pickup, all pots work as they should. My more expensive guitars will have to wait for awhile.

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We all buy a guitar for the sound and the EPI 339 could not sound better. Warm jazz on the neck pickup and a nice bite on the bridge that really cuts through without sounding harsh. The overall construction is good and the neck plays very nice. Grover tuners are always a nice addition. I play Blues and the 339 fits the bill nicely. Take it from an old guy, check it out.

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The sound OMG these pickups sound great! Nice and jazzy in the neck and a nice bit in the bridge. Pots work as they should which is not always the case with a guitar in this price range. Fret board needed oiling and the strings and pickups needed adjustment. There was no fret buzz so it plays great. I would have liked a satin finish on the neck but the neck is not sticky. the frets could use some polish, but for now it's OK. I have been playing guitar since the '60's and now my more expensive guitars are getting lonesome.