336-style guitars

[Cheebatone]

How many different versions of this mini 335 have Gibson produced? Off the top of my head there's been;

ES 336
CS 336
ES 339

I seem to remember a TD version of the 336 (with block inlays) and there was the Keifer Sutherland model... Anything-else? Also, what are the differences between the models?

Cheers.

[LarsDC]

I've been thinking the exact same thing after having tried the es-339 the other day. I was really amazed by the quality of the finish and its huge sound, i only played it acoustically though. This is going to be my next guitar!

Back to topic,
After I came home I did some research on the different variations of the 336-type and found this:

http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=134249

[Fineblend]

359 is the luxury model

Edit: And I recall a 369, not sure....

[XKnight]

The biggest diffference is that the 336 has a carved Mahogany back and sides with a carved Maple top. The 339 is made like a 335 with laminated woods.

[rydog2223]

CS356

[esoteric pete]

CS336:

[BigPapiFan]

Can't think of other Gibsons outside of a couple of signature models (Leroy Parnell). The Epiphone "kat" series are similarly sized and constructed though: body machined out of a block of (joined) mahogany, flame maple top. The are pretty nice for the money.

[JoeNewbie]

Originally Posted by rydog2223

CS356

Stunning guitar!

[localplayer]

what probably should have been the "hello kitty Gibson 336"...okay, its the lame actor guitar. btw, it plays and sounds killer and i got a good deal on it so i'm keeping it (probably couldn't sell it anyway). the cert is a good kitty box liner.... I put a fender sticker over the signature on the case until i can figure out how to take it off--i tried pulling it off with masking tape but need a better idea. probably not screw with the back of the neck and just live with it. i do love the guitar otherwise. i think they quit making them already--not too many folks willing to spring for something this strange. had they just introduced it as a 336 variation, it would have done much better is my guess, but hey I'm not a big-time MBA working in the Gibson Marketing Department.

[Cheebatone]

Yeah, but look at it. It's a goldtop 336! It's beautiful! And we all know how much better goldtops sound than the same model with a different paintjob. Who cares whose name is on the case? I'd have one in a heartbeat! In fact, I'm off to eBay right now...

[PKAZ]

my ES-336:

[Thwap]

Originally Posted by rydog2223

CS356

THAT is just beautiful.

Perfect.

Outstanding.

[Tim Pourciau]

Sweet another chance to post pics of my favorite guitar. CS-356 KOA!!

[jzucker]

There's been a bunch plus ibanez has the am series of guitars which are similar. The smaller gibsons like the 336, 346, 356 I never cared for. Neck heavy and plinky sounding but the 339 is fantastic. One of the best guitars they've made IMO. I've had a few of them.

[Guitartim]

Don't forget these guys:

ES446
Pat Martino Signature
Paul Jackson Jr. Signature
Johnny A. Signature

Here's my one-off CS356 from Gibson's Custom Direct shop...





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