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Best jazz guitar?

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I am fairly new to this site, so I don't know if this topic has come up before.

I currently play an Epi Les Paul, which is a great guitar; but I bought it mainly because the price was right (almost half price), and it weighs a ton. Still, great tone on the neck pickup with treble rolled all the way off.

Because I play mostly jazz, I wonder if I might be better off with an Epi 339 style (or similar Gibson model, if it doesn't break the bank). Any thoughts on best jazz guitars, either slab body or hollow body? I am in the US. 

Thanks.

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The go to ‘jazz’ guitar type, is the big hollowbody type guitar (L5, ES175, etc. Think Joe Pass, Lee Ritenour, Pat Metheny for example). However, for every wide bodied player, there are those who go the more slimline path (ES335s, etc. I’m thinking John Schofield here). Then you have those who go totally solid (Mike Stern with his Yamaha Tele type). It’s more what works for you and helps you play in that style. For what it’s worth, the Epi 339 (and the Casino coupe) is a great guitar that ‘looks right’ for jazz. Good luck in your search.

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3 minutes ago, ezbass said:

The go to ‘jazz’ guitar type, is the big hollowbody type guitar (L5, ES175, etc. Think Joe Pass, Lee Ritenour, Pat Metheny for example). However, for every wide bodied player, there are those who go the more slimline path (ES335s, etc. I’m thinking John Schofield here). Then you have those who totally solid (Mike Stern with his Yamaha Tele type). It’s more what works for you and helps you play in that style. For what it’s worth, the Epi 339 (and the Casino coupe) is a great guitar that ‘looks right’ for jazz. Good luck in your search.

Thanks, EZ.

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