Originally Posted by: skipstreamOK, fallen in love with a Gibson 339 but can't afford it :-(

So, maybe the Epiphone version? they didn't have one in so will have to find one to go and play with!

Any thoughts? There is a standard and Pro/Ultra version I see with quite a price difference between the 2 Epiphones. Tough choice now!

Well that's great that you found a guitar that really excited you, even if you can't afford that particular one. I suspect that you will find an Epiphone model that will suffice.

I've never used an Epiphone, so I can't help you there. I'm sure others here will jump in. I've heard a lot of people say good things about them. What you may find yourself doing is upgrading little things here and there as you get better - tuners, pickup switch, maybe pickups. I've heard that the pickup switches in the Epiphones wear out quickly. Mine did in my Gibson Les Paul Studio too, so going for a Gibson isn't any guarantee either.