Epiphone Ultra 339 vs. 339 Pro?

[TMoore]

I can't afford a Gibson 339 so I'm looking at the Epiphone Ultra 339 and the 339 Pro. Is the Ultra basically a 339 Pro with an onboard processor? Would I be better off getting the 339 Pro and then buying a separate effects processor? Or... is the Ultra 339 an overall better guitar? I'm just an arm-chair picker playing for fun but would appreciate any informed opinions. Thanks.

Tom

 

[mschafft]

Structurally they are pretty much identical, except for the "better" pickups in the 339 Ultra and early 339 PRO. The pickups in the PRO series have been changed after a short while. Some people consider the original Burstbucker better. I have the later Classic Pro or something and I like them.