Gibson Custom Shop ES-339 Part1 Clean

[robertkoascorpio]

Just remember that the stuffed bear holding the Microphone has gone through extensive training for this- he makes it looks easy but he's a Pro.

[PasseigBand]

which amp are you using??

[OBPmusical]

@PasseigBand 1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverd blackface original I beleive. Complete with a teddy mic stand. :)

[matthewtryba]

For all the audio engineers out there this is a perfect example of the "Good Rule": Good guitarist+good guitar+good amp = great recording despite the fact this is in a living room with the amp next to the wall and a teddy bear holding up the mic into what looks like either a behringer or mackie interface!

[matthewtryba]

I'm really digging the mic stand!!!

[wigansinger]

i have a Gibson it is a old one it was my granddad to he past a way then to went to my dad he as past now so i have it my told me is the Gibson Les Paul Jimmy Page #1 Custom Authentic VOS 59 RI

or soming i dont like playing it som i play the one i have now

[LesterPaul01]

What guage strings and what brand do you prefer?

[Rickyyy001]

Whats the dif between this custom shop and the regular 339? great vid aswell!!

[danceofthedruids]

Jeff Golub tone! Nice!

[AreaCode978]

In one phrase, what do you consider the most noticeable difference between a 339 and a 336?

[MorlowKing]

Which are other two pedals?

[rsaathoff]

Very classy my friend.

[00sofie00]

how is it possible that you can buy so many guitars.. amazing

[nikolazindovic]

wow nice music and guitar...;)beautifull!

[salutetheflag]

I can't believe the tone coming out of that guitar -- it sounds better than just about anything -- no matter the price -- that I have to date. Nice sound.

[Jaspaahh]

what string gauge you got on that?

[PSMProjectVids]

dont let the guitar hit the metal chair. dont let the guitar hit the metal chair. dont let the guitar hit the metal chair. ahhhh!!! nice jam!

[euansmithy]

what are the chords you are playing?

[clapton4962]

watched this vid and went and bought a 339 glad i did its a great guitar play it every day my strat gets neglected sometimes and been my best since the eighty;s. thanks mate!

[bluesboydude]

i want this guitar SO fucking bad....

[lucaso777]

@bluesboydude get a Gibson CS336. Same size but solid maple carved top instead of laminate. More versatile sounds too for similar price (used).

[bluesboydude]

@lucaso777 wow thanks man!!!!!! :D

[bluesboydude]

@lucaso777 hold on man.. im looking on ebay right now and they are fucking 2000 euro's and the 339 is 1600 D:

[lucaso777]

@bluesboydude I guess the word 'similar' can carry different meanings. For a solid carved maple top I'd pay $400 more. Resale is better too which is always what I consider chiefly. I can afford a ES339 right now but I'm gonna hold out for the CS336. More versatile and better resale 'sold' me :)

[Fer666esp]

the guy of the camera must be very bored

[louisianaBluesBoy]

Whats the difference in the 339 vs the 336?

[lucaso777]

@louisianaBluesBoy CS336 has a solid carved maple top versus the 339 which is a laminated top. The 336 is a little more expensive because of the better components but also has more versatile sounds. The 339 sounds great at what it does but the 336 can do 339 and more. I'm CS336 all the way.

[11pavement]

i hope the years and countless hours of play will ultimately bring me 60% of the way to how this sounds....Man, so much feeling. I love it. 

[xaqualungx]

Tone is in the bear.

[eptonehome]

@eptonehome oh,,and great playing and videos..as always.

[eptonehome]

there are different neck options for the 339...the smaller is best, much better playabilty...definitely recommend this guitar..but, play a few of them and look them over, they are not all created equal..stay away from the monday morning and friday afternoon guitars, quality varies.

[LesterPaul01]

Why dont' you ever use a drum pattern from the loop station? 

[GregsGuitars]

@LesterPaul01 I did that a couple of times. These drums sounding like sh.... :-)

[LesterPaul01]

@GregsGuitars Yep, that's true. But their are a couple of soft shuffles with the tapping of those sticks I don't know what you call them but I think it would sound great for what you are playing here. Sounds great.

[smithcory5]

@twangbarfly now that I think about it.. it makes sense. :P

thanks!

[danceofthedruids]

Reminds me a little of Jeff Golub with Avenue Blue ...nice tone and technique ....

[decentface]

this guys videos are very dangerous... Im slowly going bankrupt!!

[HKDrider]

i think im litterally having an eargasm.

[MopeyOpey]

Play the gibson that is sitting all lonely on the couch!

[slimturnpike]

sounds like johnny A

the teddybear is a nice touch ... good camera work also

[slimturnpike]

sounds like johnny A

the teddybear is a nice touch

[smithcory5]

Alright, I know I'm gonna sound like an idiot, but what key is this in?

Sounds beautiful, by the way!

[slimturnpike]

@smithcory5 IT's in G

[twangbarfly]

@smithcory5 Its simply a ii-V vamp over Gm7 / C7 (i.e. the ii and V chords in F), so technically, it's in F. You can use Gm pentatonic throughout, as Greg does here (with some Gm9 / Gm11 arpeggios thrown in - try FM7 and Dm7 arps). Hope this helps you!

[Distanceman55]

Nice job - that 339 sings. You bring out the nice, quality tone of this gem from Gibson.

[garydudu]

how great if i am the sofa from behind...tons of the great guitar are sitting there....

[dallasmckinley]

You sir are inspiring. Thanks for the look at the 339, but more than that the amazing music.

[luchorojo93]

I like the way that the teddy bear supports the microphone, and i love that sound

[polishbroadcast]

Best mic stand ever! (great tone and playing too)

[markmenefee]

Greg can you tell me the cords that you are looping at the start of your song?

[GrantGuides]

How do you make that awesome echo sound?? And what amp are you using?

[aguileogonzalez]

@GrantGuides he makes that echo sound with a reverb effect/pedal.

[PeterBullOlsson]

Nice guitar and it sounds very good. PBO

[markmenefee]

Sorry which one do you think is better the 335 or 339

[CalenCoffman]

@markmenefee The 339 is a slimmer body, less like an acoustic, and more like an electric if you will, also the chord plugs in on the side.

However, on the 335 the body's wider and the chord plugs into the top of the body. Personal preference really.

[markmenefee]

Hey Greg, Nice guitar work. Can you tell me the two loop cords that you start with? I'm getting ready to buy a new guitar...not 335 or 339. Which do you think is better?

[markmenefee]

Hey Greg, Nice guitar work. Can you tell me the two loop cords that you start with?

[derbiarrow]

io a questo lo odio...,ma quante chitarra ha???

[brainlessjeff]

Hey Greg.. What is the setting of the amp?

Bass, treble , middle, reverb...

Do you always keep the same sound on the amp

and control it by guitar or pedal?

Nice tone btw..

[brainlessjeff]

Hey Greg.. What is the setting of the amp?

Bass, treble , middle, reverb...

Do you always keep the same sound on the amp

and control it by guitar or pedal?

Nice tone btw.. 

[HavocBillz]

why do you have so many guitars ?! Lol you're over the legal limit & thereisnt one in existence

[PF1964]

Is the ES 339 more confortable to play sitted than the es 335?

[PF1964]

Great sounding guitar!

[souplovesongs]

Soothing!!

[seren8able]

This guitarplaying MOVES ME! MOVES ME TO THE BONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[souplovesongs]

@seren8able Hoi Ino daar ben je! Je stuurde me dit gisteren, dank je wel, wou dat ik zo kon spelen...XXMartin

[souplovesongs]

@souplovesongs said "wish I could play like this"!

[VoVikMakaR]

can u tell me whats this style of music called?

[VoVikMakaR]

can u tell me whats this style of music called?

[jakekn3]

I'm considering trading in my Les Paul Studio and upgrading to this. What do you think about the 339? Would you recommend it? Would you recommend it over the 335 as well? What appeals to me is the versatility, as I play both jazz and rock.

[taildragger53]

@jakekn3 The ES -339 is really a cross between a Les Paul & the ES-335. A cheaper version of the 335.

The sound leans more towards a Les Paul. Got one in 2009 on impulse.

Had a few problems with the neck. Les Pauls tend to have comfier necks.

The ES 335 is alot more expensive BUT it's a superior guitar.(just my opinion here)

[MrVirusSnake]

@taildragger53 did you have a 59 neck or a 30/60 neck on your 339

[taildragger53]

@MrVirusSnake It's a 30/60 because my hands are fairly small.

It's still quite a hefty neck.

[MrVirusSnake]

@taildragger53 that sound good to my ears then! i find my slim tapper les paul to be a bit too thin and i don't want to go all out with the 59 option thanks so much for your reply

[taildragger53]

@MrVirusSnake I think we should just swap.(Ha ha!!)

[MrVirusSnake]

@taildragger53 haha good idea although i am not ready to part with my les paul just yet :P

do you recommend the 339 besides the chunky neck?

[taildragger53]

@MrVirusSnake The ES 339 is superb looking in any colour. I've had trouble getting used to the neck but it doesn't mean others would.

In terms of quality? Well, i have a LP Custom i got in 1980, still almost new in its case because it is of sentimental value. To me,(i can hear the booing already) there's NO comparison to a Gibson made 30-40 yrs back (e.g PAF p'ups, bone nut etc) BUT today the ES 339 or CS 336 is the closest you'll get to a 335..for the money.

[MrVirusSnake]

@taildragger53 well all my guitars get a luthier cut bone nut and bareknuckle pick ups at some point. thanks for your valuable input any comment on the so much cited ''memphis tone circuit''? i do not expect a vintage gibson in terms of sound quality i just want custom shop worthy construction and nice playing feel. i just found about this baby yesterday and the price is more than right for a gibson custom shop

[taildragger53]

@MrVirusSnake Oh yes, the Memphis Tone Circuit does kick in well. The tone control knobs are perfectly set and just the right size. You do acheive a very clear sound at low volume.

I personally think that one should take time choosing the right amp to go with the ES339.

If you have the right combination then you be pleased.

I wish you luck. You won't be disappointed for the money spent. I have the 339 in Tobacco Sunburst. Looks gorgeous.

[giantrobot9000]

@taildragger53

Agreed. There's something definitely magical added to the tone with the larger body of the 335. Maybe I've not played the right one, but the 339 seems to lack that, but also lack the girth of a Les Paul.

About to borrow one, though, so maybe I'll check back in.

[taildragger53]

@giantrobot9000 Granted, there IS a huge price difference between a 339 and any of the others (ha ha!!) so i suppose we get what we pay for.

I always desired an ES-345 because i am a huge Matt 'Guitar' Murphy fan..but WHAT a price!

[giantrobot9000]

@taildragger53

I'm also partial to the 345. Love the split inlays, and even the Varitone. That's on the "bucket list" of guitars I need to own someday (along with about a thousand others).

[4937645]

Is there a guitar out there that you have not got your hands on?? sounds great...

[FortecProductionz]

this guitar will be my next purchase :D

[VoVikMakaR]

this is example on how to get high on music....

[greeeenmachine]

this guitar sounds beautiful. i have an ibanez as73 artcore playing into a deville. im about to upgrade to this bad boy

[jigenbakado]

Incredible.

[ssummersquared]

you are great but at around 2 28 you start to look extra creepy!

[rhykko77]

My GAWD ! He actually makes a mistake at about 2:25 !!! lol tthat is the first time I have heard him make one ! Great player !

[goldensleeves]

@rhykko77 I do NOT think that was a mistake... i'm pretty sure that was intentional how he went out of key and back into it... I could be wrong, but i feel quite certain that was intentional

[43burnt]

@goldensleeves It's called playing "outside" and its really common in jazz.

[damo636]

@rhykko77 Not a mistake, it's diminished.

[g0ttsche]

Do you have more of this model for sale? Fantastic body and sound!

[matrixman609]

that is one beautiful guitar. fantastic sound.

[lollo1991]

Hi Greg! Amazing playing as usual!

Can you tell me how's the sustain on the 339?

Thanks, Lorenzo



[moog1908]

@lollo1991 he man, i bought this 339 from Greg...and i can tell you the sustain is incredible...!!! really sweet sounding guitar and well made...

[noudthe3rd]

I haven't seen a better video to show what the 339 is capable of.... I want it now :D

[esplover100]

@noudthe3rd Yea me to the both

[Twitboy3000]

Im thinking of buying this guitar but i don't have the money. I currently have an epiphone sg and i'm learning how to play. also i want to get this sound should i get this guitar or keep the one I have, Greg? or any one that can give advice.

[carswell98]

damn, you really know how to make it sound good, I just bought mine after playing a fender for 4 years, I feel like I haven't quite connected with it yet.

[lostlemming]

love it

[alexpom19]

@GregsGuitars : How did you set your pickups ?

[volkifidelity]

Nice Teddy Bear Microphone Stand ;-)

[lifternate]

Awesome vid - what do you think of the 339 Greg?

[alistairproductions]

Was pete doherty rocking one of these at the reading festival?

[MisterModder123]

That guitar is SO BEAUTIFUL. They are my favorite Gibsons :)

[strwy2hvn94]

NICE!

[dantahoua]

Nice³

[feelee15]

sounds great!

[destrutions0]

NICE!²

[sportsportsport]

NICE!