Any love for the Epi 339 Ultra?
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MuckleRoe
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Any love for the Epi 339 Ultra?
I just picked up a really cheap but near mint Epi 339 Ultra, the one with the acoustic pickup and stereo/usb outputs. It’s got a built in tuner in it somewhere too. I’m not sure if I’m going to get on with all the added doohickery. Has anyone got any experience with these things? I don’t know whether to persevere or chop it in against a JMJM. Pics to follow when I get to my laptop.
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UlricvonCatalyst
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Re: Any love for the Epi 339 Ultra?
Maybe they're okay when they're in your hands - I've never tried one - but I wince every time I see them hanging on a guitar shop wall alongside their full-sized brethren. I have to say that all the extra bells and whistles you mention don't do anything to inspire confidence in them either. Call me a traditionalist, if you will.
That said, I was sufficiently curious to watch a video demonstrating the Ultra features and I can understand the appeal of all those bells and whistles, especially the faux-acoustic function which I suppose would be okay in a gig situation if you didn't want to bring along an extra guitar. Not for me, though - the aesthetic is a deal-killer, and having all those extra functions on a budget suggests dubious quality.
I'd say sell it while all the fancy electronics are still functioning, because it could be a real lemon if they ever start failing. A J Mascis sounds like a much more appealing prospect.
That said, I was sufficiently curious to watch a video demonstrating the Ultra features and I can understand the appeal of all those bells and whistles, especially the faux-acoustic function which I suppose would be okay in a gig situation if you didn't want to bring along an extra guitar. Not for me, though - the aesthetic is a deal-killer, and having all those extra functions on a budget suggests dubious quality.
I'd say sell it while all the fancy electronics are still functioning, because it could be a real lemon if they ever start failing. A J Mascis sounds like a much more appealing prospect.