- It's tough. The 339 is a beautiful instrument, and has a better tone than my strat. But it's a little bit delicate! I can't casually put it down on the couch or bed and run off to do something and then come back. It has a few minor dings on the side from me bumping into furniture. The strat is built like a tank. I just feel more comfortable playing around the house with it.
- 9 gauge strings. I like the feel of 9's on the strat. the 339 has standard 10's, which I also like, but for string bending 9's are just great. To put 9's on the 339 would take a trip to the tech guy for a new set up, and I don't wanna do that.
- maple fretboard. crazy, 'cause I never thought much of maple boards before, but I've come to really like it. Visually it makes the strings very easy to see.
OK, here's what makes the 339 a better guitar:
- Tone. It sounds so amazing. Creamy, woody, with depth. It sounds like I think an electric guitar, semi-hollow, should sound like. Something like an electrified acoustic with more sustain and a rich creamy tone. And really, we're trying to make music here. These guitars are made to make beautiful sounds. Gibby wins the tone award.
- Ease of playing. The Gibson scale length is just easier and more comfortable to play with. The fender 25.5 is something to be dealt with, but I don't find it the most comfortable. Whatever I play on the strat is easier on my hands when I switch to the 339.
- Style. I like how the 339 looks. Classic semi-hollow, but a little smaller -- best of both worlds. The strat has a cool 50's retro-futuristic look, but it's also very very common. Also, my strat is black with a white pickguard and a maple neck. Not a fan of black guitars. the 339 is beautiful antique red.
So there we go. 3 points for each. I still play the Gibson almost every day, and I like to record with it. but I must admit most of my guitar hours are with the Fender. comments, anyone?
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