The Dot is well made. Its medium-sized frets are lightly polished and well shaped, the neck joint is clean, the hardware robust, and the finish is flawless. Weight is a moderate 7.5 lbs.
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williamsanders, on october 13, 2007 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 567
Purchased from: Muziek & Visie Antwerp
Features: 2002 Korean made (Un Sung) Cherry Red dot. 22 Medium frets, pressed into a rosewood fretboard with dot markers (hey, what's in a name). Neck is made out of mahogany, the body is made of (laminated) maple, with a nice grain! Neck has the '60s profile, much shallower than the fat '50-ies model. The finish is a High Gloss Cherry-red. The guitar is designed after the Gibson es335, so it's a semihollow one. Standard Gibson features, like a 24.75" scale length, 2 vol & 2 tones, 3way Switch and two alnico humbuckers. TOM-bridge and stopbar tailpiece. My guitar features Gotoh "Epiphone signature" tuners. I received my guitar with a Epiphone case and strap, strings, picks, cloth. Even a Gibson t*shirt! // 10
Sound: I play mainly blues & classic rock, and together with the Epiphone G400 "SG", this is the ideal combination for playing everything between the Elvis, over Big Brother & The Holding Company, to The Doords, Led Zeppelin. I run the dot thru a Fender Blues Deville, and the tubes are doing the guitar justice. On the neck pickup, you het the nice soft & warm bluessound, while the bridge pickup gives you a nasty twang. Both pickups delivers you the sound, ideal for strumming. The guitar isn't at all noisy, although it isn't shielded. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: Guitar was set up perfectly, though I recommend to change the strings to GFX flatwounds. Nothing to say on this one, the guitar was build to stand for years (if you would handle it with care). The woodwork was done properly, as wel as the hardware. The chrome won't come off. // 10
Reliability & Durability: It's a Epiphone, sure it would withstand liveplaying, but you'll have to be carefull, because the body sides are very thin, and can be damaged quickly when you drop your guitar (hollowbody's don't bounce like a Telecaster). The finish is "Bullet proof", I can't get a scar in it, but the wood dents very fast. // 10
Impression: Like I said, mainly blues & classic rock, and it's a very good match fot those styles. Also, it's a classic design, it looks really nice! I've been playing over 8 years now, and this is the best Epiphone I've put my hands on. I would guard it, so it won't get stolen, but if so, I'm gonna buy another one, but with the '60s profile. // 10
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unregistered, on november 02, 2009 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: C$ 450
Purchased from: John Bellone's
Features: I believe mine is a 2007, and it was made in China. This guitar has 22 frets, the high ones being very easily reachable due to the cut-out style. I purchased mine in Ebony with the cream trim, and the finish is quite satin-like and reflective. It could be a mirror. It features a tune-o-matic bridge, and I had to buy the case separately. It has controls for each pick-up (two tones, two volumes) and the selector Switch is three-way and is well attached (one of the only guitars I own where the Switch head doesn't unscrew itself everytime I hit it...not a big deal but rather convenient). I attached a Bigsby B7 to mine and it functions beautifully, even though it's just minor vibrato (I wish you could buy 335's with one like you could a Gibson 355...Varitone Switch would be genius as well). The guitar has all of the features you would expect for a Standard semi-hollowbody guitar. // 9
Sound: This guitar is perfect for the type of music I play. I play mainly 60's and 70's influenced rock and progressive rock and some blues, and this guitar is perfect. I play lots of Rush and this guitar is a warhorse if you're aiming for an Alex Lifeson-esque sound. I run it through a Vox Valvetronix (which runs through a Marshall 4X12 cabinet) and it seems to be a very dynamic combo. When put together with my Boss CE-20 and the rest of the toys...wow. The clean sound is very crisp and mesmerizing with a beautiful warmth, and through the gain channels this guitar has that unique stinging bite and undertone growl that the Gibson 335's have. There is also that trademark semi-hollowbody feedback squeal that would probably attract dogs from across town, use at your own risk! This guitar can be used for nearly everything: blues, funk, progressive rock, classic rock...however hevy metal might be challenging, but running through the right equipment it could probably work. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: This guitar was assembled to par, as far as I have seen. The only thing I had to bring it in for was to get it professionally set-up, and I had to lower the action. However, I usually do that with all of my guitars. After a few months of playing though, the input jack fell into the body and I didn't have the proper tools to get it out...but the repair guy Who had the right tools fixed it right in front of me for free. I don't hold any grudges for that, and I still think that it was one beautifully made guitar. // 9
Reliability & Durability: This guitar withstands and will withstand more Live playing. I suggest though, if you like to exercise a bit on stage, that you purchase some locking straps. After all, semi-hollowbodies are larger instruments and some care should be put into making sure they don't slip out of a regular leather strap. The hardware will do fine (one thing I might change over time is the nut, because ever since I attached the Bigsby it has been falling out of tune a little easier) and the current specs will work for years. I would always take a back-up, that's just how I am, but I fully rely on this baby anyway. Oh, and the finish is quite strong, so far after over a year of owning it and playing it ALL the time there hasn't been one fade or anything. // 9
Impression: I play lots of old classic rock and prog rock (Rush, King Crimson, The Who, Cream etc.) and this guitar is perfect for those styles. I've been playing a few years now (first guitar was in grade 6...off and on til grade 12...now i'm almost 20. Put it together...probably 7 years, but only 2 1/2 years seriously)and I'm fortunate to own a lot of other fun and exciting guitars and accessories, but this one is by far one of my true gems. If someone stole this guitar, I'd never be the same (I'd probably perform some not so legal acts to whoever stole it and end up in prison). I'd buy another for sure, but I'm very sentimental towards the one I have right now. I love The Feeling of picking it up, I love the weighting of it, I love the thickness of the neck...I guess I love just about evrything about it. I had been considering a Fender Stratocaster but settled with the Dot because I felt it was a better guitar for MUCH less money. One thing though is that I wish they came with tremolo bars on them, like a 355 does, but still, it's not hard to put one on yourself. Also, the black pickguard on the black guitar with the 'e' didn't quite cut it for me...so I fixed on a cream pickguard to match the trim. Yet again though that's quite changeable. // 10
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JayLacelle, on march 02, 2009 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: C$ 425
Purchased from: Steves Music
Features: This guitar is semi-hollow body, I got the cherry coloured model. It has 22 frets with a laminated top. The neck is Mahogany with a rosewood fretboard. It has groover tuners and all the hardware is chrome. It has 2 stock Epiphone passive humbuckers (same as most Epiphone les pauls, etc.) Each pickup has a tone and volume control. The guitar had a tunomatic bridge as a 3-way pickup selector Switch. Only thing included with this guitar is an alan key and a small 1/4 inch cable. // 10
Sound: I play every kind of music imaginable, from classical to blues to punk rock to metal. I play through a Vox valvotronix 30 watt amp or my Laney 212, along with assorted effects. This guitar is the MOST VERSATILE guitar on the market. Gives amazing cleans and nice bluesy overdrives. When you crank up the gain the beautiful tone is still dominent. Personally I keep the tone knobs fully open because the pickups have a pretty balanced natural EQ. The pickups have no noise at all. The best thing about this guitar is the infanite sustain. The semi-hollow body design causes the pickups to continue to "pick up" the sound even after the strings have stopped vibrating. Imagine the exact tone of a les paul with more sustain. That about sums up the sound of this wonderful guitar. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: This guitar was set up almost perfectly right from the factory. The only flaw was the A string had some fret rattle. At first I thought the action was too low, but it turned out the string was slightly damaged. I put in some new D'Addario regular light strings and the problem was completely fixed. No fret rattle at all anymore. No other problems at all. // 9
Reliability & Durability: This guitar is structured pretty solid for a semi-hollow body. I would definetely gig with this guitar. Pretty hard to scratch this baby. Unless you jump on the hollow "wings" of the body, this guitar is built to last probably longer then the player. If you plan to travel a lot with this guitar then I would suggest a hard case or a high end padded gig bag. // 10
Impression: Overall this is the best guitar I have ever played. I imagine the Gibson 335 (what the Dot is modelled after) is slightly better, but IS NOT worth the extra $2500 unless you have the money to spare. I haven't even thought of upgrading this guitar because everything it has now is perfect. This guitar is as beautiful to look at as it is to play, and the tone counldn't get any better. // 10
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willwelsh816, on august 03, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 399.99
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: This is my first real guitar. I've been playing on a Jay Acoustic for about 3 years, and when I got this guitar, I found out how good I acually was. The Dot I got was made in 2009, in May. It was made in Korea (like all Epiphone dots). It has 22(count 'em) frets. There was nothing wrong with them. It has a Laminated maple top. The neck is mahogany and the fretboard is made of rosewood. It has a 335-style body, and it is very classy looking. It has a darkish-red(cherry) finish, with cream body binding. The bridge is a Tune-O-Matic and it has Passive electronics. There are two volume, two tone, and a 3-way selector, just like a Gibson 335. There are two Alnico Classic humbuckers(stock), that sound very nice. They are double vacuum waxed and have Enamel-coated wire in them. The tuners hold tune just fine, only if you string it the "correct" way. For an extra $170, my Dot came with a case and a handful of picks. // 8
Sound: It suits my music style very well. I play Chicago, Delta, and Western-style blues. I occasionally play some Chuck Berry and Wes Montgomery. I'm using it with an Epiphone Valve Junior Half Stack with no effects. It is not noisy at all(what are humbuckers for?). It has a very nice, full sound to it. By the way, I fingerpick, so the sound is very mellow, and cool when I do that. When I tried to use a pick, the sound was noticably brighter. I'm not good with picks, so I stay with my fingers. This guitar can handle anything that you'd throw at a Gibson with 57' Classics in it. Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock...you name it. // 9
Action, Fit & Finish: My Dot was set up perfectly from the factory, the pickups were all in line, the action was nice and low(although that makes it nearly impossible to do any slide), and the neck was straight as an arrow. The finish is flawless, and there are no knots in the wood at all. Although my only complaint is that, charactaristically, the "E" fell right off as I pulled off the plastic coverings of the pickups and scratchplate. I restuck it on the case. // 8
Reliability & Durability: This guitar will definately withstand live playing, and everything looks long-lasting. The wood at the F-holes is about as thick as an Ipod Nano. I will depend on it, but I cannot trust any guitar without a backup, as strings don't last forever. Very good for it's reliability & Durability. // 10
Impression: A good summary of the style I play is fingerstyle blues, and This is a perfect match. I've been playing for 4 years now, and I have a beloved (now slide guitar) Jay Jr Acoustic, that I modded a Strat pickup into. I wish I had asked for some polish or something similar before taking this home, and there are fingerprints on it, and I don't like that. I hate that I didn't get this a year ago, and I love that I got it this year. My favorite feature is being able to Switch pickups. // 10
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BurnzyRock, on january 19, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: C$ 649
Purchased from: franks music centre
Features: This particular guitar was made in china, with 22 frets, and a red transparent finish. It has 2 volume dials and 2 toner dials, for the 3-way selector. It has non-locking tuners, and has 2 pickups, though I can't tell the brand. It came with a hardshell case, and the guitar has still held up. // 9
Sound: I myself play lots of genres of music, and this guitar sounds well in all categories. I use it with a Line 6 Spider III 75 amp, with no added affects. It has almost no distortion, with a full sound, although you can't make many different kinds of sound. and, to make it noisy, you have to have the right amp. // 8
Action, Fit & Finish: This guitars action-perfect. The wood is solid and fine, the pickups are perfectly aligned, and the guitar seems to have been perfectly set up at the factory. The controls are solid, and easy to use. When I bought the guitar, I also bought a bottle of guitar cleaner, and that stuff keeps the guitars Shine like new. // 10
Reliability & Durability: The guitars finish is very thick, and seems to last. The strap buttons are very solid and perfectly sized. The hardware lasts, and it will withstand Live playing. I myself would bring a backup, although that's just me. I have dropped it once, the finish held up, and the guitar sounded and looked exactly the same afterward. // 9
Impression: When I was guitar shopping, I had to choose an Epiphone G-400 (SG), an Epiphone Les Paul, and this guitar. I chose this guitar because the Les Paul was quite a bit heavier, and the SG was just not my type. If this guitar was stolen, I would definitely buy this guitar again. Although, maybe in black. // 9
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unregistered, on november 03, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 230
Purchased from: Andertones
Features: Made in China year 2007, 22 medium jumbo frets. solid Vintage sunburst top. an Alder body and mahogany neck with ebony fretbord, I was suprised as well, it may well be rosewood.A ajustable tune-o-matic bridge. pickups are Epiphone standards. comes with grover tuners. the body woods are exquisite for a guitar of this price and the tuners are on par with anything on a Gibson. I was very impressed. // 8
Sound: This guitar is easily more veritle than a Strat becuse of it's semiacoustic body. You can easily get away with playing acouslticaly and although it's obviously not as loud as a full on dreadnought it is fair.The problems start with the pickups they have a very averge sound quality and depspite the price they are the same pickups Epiphone use in most of their Standard les pauls, and a decent squire sounds so much better than this. havind said that they are versitle you can easily acheve woman tone for some soulfull blues and they can handle most of the gain you can throw at them and so they are aceptable for metal. I play most early metal and rock and it handels it fine but I'm not blown away. // 6
Action, Fit & Finish: THe action was absymall from the facotry however I got a free setup from andertons and when I had it returned it was brilliant. the guitar can have differnt wood paterns you just need to look for it. mine has a small wood knot I chose becuse I liked the imperfection but is ver sublte and you can choose a flawles wood. The lacquer finish was very neat.it looks the part and is very handsome. // 7
Reliability & Durability: this guitar has stood up to much Live playing and is now my main guitar. This guitar feels like it's built like a brick bog house despite being hollow. and will take lots of beating before you see a scratch. this guitar fell like it's ready for a journey of long useage which is amazing considering the price. // 10
Impression: THis is the most satisfying guitar I have ever owned dispite the problems I have listed this thing feels like it's a solid big round fat noise machine that is very easy to improve. all this thin woulld need is replacemnt pickups and then it would become the ultimate axe as the main problem is those cheep Epiphone pickups which for the reputation Epiphone has is unacetpable.when playing away you fel that massive rear end in your waist and you think. 'I am playing someting special'. this guitar has attitude and guts and for that I love it. Easily better than a standerd les paul becuse of it's majesty. Gives a great fat sound. I would love for it to have better pickups, then it would be a unsung hero. // 9
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guitar351, on november 25, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 250
Purchased from: CRP music and recording
Features: it was made in '97, idk where it was made, I think it was usa, maybe korea.There are 22 frets, rosewood fingerboard. I have the cherry finish and it looks amazing when polished, finger prints show easily.It is a double cutaway, semi hollow, witch means there is a maple block running down the center.Tune-O-matic Standard, and passive electronics.2 volume, 2tone, 3 way selector. the tuners are good, but needs better. // 7
Sound: It suits some of my music style, like jazz, blues, classic rock and some lightly distorted things. I am running it through a Vox DA5, until I get a bigger amp. It has a nice, full clean tone, but gets noisy at heavy distortion. There is a lot of tonal variety, and is great for jazz bands and such. // 8
Action, Fit & Finish: I didn't get it from the factory, so it was set up perfectly.Everything was great, exept for a few small chips, but what can you expect when you buy from a friend? I had to replace the pickup selector, but that was a cheap fix. the wood is great, everyone commenting on how hot it looks. The tuners re good, but locking would always help. This guitar, being pretty old, sat in my room un- air conditioned, and apperently, the wax pot melted, easy fix by my friends at CRP. // 7
Reliability & Durability: This guitar will stand Live playing, and has been to a few gigs with me. The hardware is all solid and will keep on goin for years to come. I would deffinetly gig with a backup, not because of the guitar, buut because I need a different guitar for heavier things. I have staplocks on it, but the factory ones were great. The finish is also good, but would wear off after 20 years of playing, if you still have the guitar. // 9
Impression: I play anything from jazz to blues and metal. it's a great match for the softer spectrum, but not good material for heavier. I have been playing for 4 years, and I own a Yamaha acoustic, my Dot, soon to be another guitar for x- mas; P. If it were lost/stolen, I would get another, but it's pretty hard to lose, seeing as it's almost as big as my acoustic. I just wish it had more frets, but ts a Gibson copy, so what can I expect? Buy it and you wont regret it. Thanks. // 9
Vrstone87
: There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review. POSTED: 10/14/2007 - 11:02 am / quote|
guitarman333
: the only epiphones that arent very good are the gibson remakes. the original epiphones arent bad POSTED: 10/14/2007 - 10:30 pm / quote|
Vrstone87
: Thats looks really close to a semi-hollow double cut Les Paul.... POSTED: 10/15/2007 - 12:32 am / quote|
Thats looks really close to a semi-hollow double cut Les Paul, does that even exist?
im sorry but that is the stupidest thing i have ever heard. and its not actually original the dot is based off the gibson ES-335 which although it was made after the les paul has no design off it. anyone with half a brain would have said it looks like an SG because the horns are nearly in-line. and also the les paul is about 3/4 the width of this. the back end of this is maybe, 18-19 inches wide? im not sure im used to metric. seriously tho. that is the stupidest thing ive ever heard. and epi semi/full hollows are usually much better then their epi solid body brothers. POSTED: 10/16/2007 - 03:48 am / quote|
There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review.
No, I'm a student. This guitar outclasses the gibson Faded-series in terms of playability & construction work. Apart from the other headstock, you would say you are playing a 2500€ Gibson 335 POSTED: 10/18/2007 - 05:28 am / quote|
squierstratdave
: epiphones and gibsons are basicly the same thing anyway, epiphones are just made in the eastern countries such as china n that, so i dont see any reason why this guitar shouldnt be rated 10. its brilliant POSTED: 10/24/2007 - 04:01 pm / quote|
epiphones and gibsons are basicly the same thing anyway, epiphones are just made in the eastern countries such as china n that, so i dont see any reason why this guitar shouldnt be rated 10. its brilliant
yea no kidding.. its just like fender.. a mex fender isnt much diff from an american.. expesually if you get a deluxe because often its the same as an american. people shouldnt spend 3000 bucks on an es 335 instead of 400 on the archtop dot. they are reletively the same. POSTED: 10/25/2007 - 05:02 pm / quote|
samisabig1
: give me 3000 'bucks' and id by the epiphone dot, spend the rest on gigs and alcohol POSTED: 10/27/2007 - 01:43 pm / quote|
oddhawk676
: anything with GIBSON on it costs twice as much as it should. maybe this means they twice as good? POSTED: 11/07/2007 - 08:42 pm / quote|
mack attack
: I have this guitar and I was going to write a review of it but he said everything I would have. It's a awesome guitar but like he said the wood dents easily so you have to be cery careful with it POSTED: 11/24/2007 - 05:45 pm / quote|
Thats looks really close to a semi-hollow double cut Les Paul....
HAHA roflmao. mate, a "semi-hollow double cut Les Paul" is better known to half or more decent guitarists as a gibson ES-335. the dot is copy of it. you should know that, im do and im only 13 POSTED: 12/12/2007 - 10:00 pm / quote|
InstantKarma!
: The Gibson ES-335 was based off the Epiphone Casino model. Epiphone became a subsiduary of Gibson after WWII. Epiphone hollow bodies are excellent. POSTED: 12/16/2007 - 01:52 pm / quote|
Atreyu154
: Agreed, I play all epiphone SG-G400, Les Paul Custom and an AJ-100 and from the quality ive found in all these I am considering and will not hesitate to pick up a Dot, Les Paul used Epiphones machines after hours to create the first semi-Hollow anyways so cant say too much about craftsmanship when the "source" Les Paul used Epiphone as his base for everything...now selling the idea and product to Gibson I know nothing about that, guess when ya need a buck whoevers got they're hand out first gets it right.. Anyways Epiphone=Quality...Gibson wouldn't have a crap name in they're family. POSTED: 12/27/2007 - 01:46 am / quote|
Zoozy
: My buddy has one of these and he swears by it! I've tried it and in terms of construction, finish, and sound its pretty impressive. The only reason I haven't run out and bought one for myself is that the body feels pretty huge in my hands. (like many semi-hollow bodies) All the tone in the world means nothing to me if I don't enjoy playing it. POSTED: 03/04/2008 - 01:27 am / quote|
HomerSGR
: Epiphone-guitars are not bad, they can have very good quality if you find a good one, but just as with Gibson some of their guitar should never leave the factory. But it's a lot worse if it's a Gibson that should never had left the factory, they cost so much more.
I've heard that Epiphones semi-hollow guitars should be very good guitars, much better than their other Gibson-copies (they're not generally bad either).
I would buy one certainly if I had the money to it, but when I play mainly metal I think I need another type of guitar at the moment. I will have one in the future, though. If I just could convince my friends to start a band that plays such music that these guitars are made for... POSTED: 03/08/2008 - 11:37 am / quote|
stradivari310
: This is nice, but I like the Ibanez Artcore AS73 much better. Same price, better quality. POSTED: 03/15/2008 - 06:31 pm / quote|
adamsville2k
: Just bought one and it's a very good and nice looking guitar. The sound is just great and I think as my first electric guitar, I'll be very happy for a long time... POSTED: 03/17/2008 - 01:15 pm / quote|
Thats looks really close to a semi-hollow double cut Les Paul....
HAHA roflmao. mate, a "semi-hollow double cut Les Paul" is better known to half or more decent guitarists as a gibson ES-335. the dot is copy of it. you should know that, im do and im only 13
Sigh, there is in fact such a guitar as a semi-hollow doublecut les paul, it is smaller than an es-335 but similar.
So don't insult someone's guitar playing skills before you know what you're talking about yourself, and even then don't slander someone else's guitar skills. POSTED: 03/18/2008 - 05:46 pm / quote|
mgw94
: How are the stock pick-ups? POSTED: 05/11/2008 - 12:25 am / quote|
evanescence345
: ok ppl let me tell u u get what u pay for! the gibson are made in america thats why its more. and theres better wood. the sound is better too. this guyitar is supposed to be rated like 6 POSTED: 06/14/2008 - 03:03 pm / quote|
h4v0k
: Ive just bought the ebony dot and im waiting for it to be delivered can anyone tell me what the action is like on it? POSTED: 06/22/2008 - 11:43 am / quote|
There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review.
wow that comment was close minded at ALL....but anyways, this guitar is awesome. i purchased it from the gibson showcase room in memphis. it is very nice. the sound is great. to h4v0k, the guitar that i bought had extremely high action, but changing the action is very simple. no i have it a very nice heighth with no buzz. its a great guitar, and the main difference between this and a gibson is the name and nothing more. POSTED: 06/22/2008 - 08:16 pm / quote|
KINGSOFLEONALex
: Can anyone tell me the differences between a Dot and a Sheraton II please...? POSTED: 08/05/2008 - 12:23 pm / quote|
squierstratdave
: a sheraton II looks more expensive, playing wise their isnt much difference, not anything noticable POSTED: 08/13/2008 - 06:36 am / quote|
Caramello Ruell
: i want a really versatile guitar, i want to be able to play blues jazz etc but also heavier stuff would this guitar do well, if not what guitar do you recomend? POSTED: 08/13/2008 - 06:37 am / quote|
KINGSOFLEONALex
: i recomend an epiphone fire bird. They r more versatile. thanks to squierstratdave too. POSTED: 08/18/2008 - 02:17 pm / quote|
johafa3
: I'm trying to upgrade the pickups on my epiphone 335 dot and don't know what to get - play foo's stuff mostly?- i pay through a vox ac50 cph POSTED: 08/20/2008 - 07:07 pm / quote|
There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review.
epiphone=gibson with a different name. the dots just as good as the 335 POSTED: 09/28/2008 - 09:03 am / quote|
Bumcivilian
: I have a Dot. Excellent guitar, serves me well playing a range of stuff from alternative Radiohead-y stuff to more indie rock Bloc Party and bluesy rock. No reason this shouldn't be 10/10. POSTED: 10/02/2008 - 04:55 pm / quote|
Oli_88
: I've got a 6 year old Dot. She's lovely. Plays better than any Gibson I've ever handled. Cheaper doesn't always mean worse... POSTED: 10/09/2008 - 06:58 am / quote|
MRAAJR
: did the dot ever have trapezoid inlays? I saw what i thought was a dot at a pawn shop the other day. I didnt look at it for more than a minute POSTED: 10/19/2008 - 04:30 pm / quote|
live4ever2008
: What's better.. one of these or a Fender Standard Telecaster?
I play a number of styles; classic rock, soul, punk, blues and ska, what would you recommend??? POSTED: 11/13/2008 - 07:34 am / quote|
johafa3 :
I'm trying to upgrade the pickups on my epiphone 335 dot and don't know what to get - play foo's stuff mostly?- i pay through a vox ac50 cph
Well Gibson '57 Classic Humbuckers are what's on the ES-335, might well make you're Epiphone sound a million times better. Probably better for someone else to say though. POSTED: 11/14/2008 - 08:24 am / quote|
Blindharpdog
: I just picked up a beautiful natural Dot from the pawn shop. Great price. It doesn't play better than my Strat or Teli. It plays different. It is a different tool for a different job. POSTED: 11/22/2008 - 02:48 pm / quote|
BurnzyRock
: I have one of those guitars, an it plays like a DREAM POSTED: 12/01/2008 - 08:31 am / quote|
rocker313
: Would be this guitar or ibanez AS73 better? POSTED: 12/23/2008 - 02:44 pm / quote|
BurnzyRock
: that would be a close call. but, i'd say this guitar. POSTED: 12/25/2008 - 05:57 pm / quote|
'a7xrocz'
: ya me to this guitar has a nice sound its great
did the dot ever have trapezoid inlays? I saw what i thought was a dot at a pawn shop the other day. I didnt look at it for more than a minute
Nope. Dot never had trapazoid inlays. I did the same thing, what you saw is a sheraton, pretty much the same guitar just nicer looking and more expensive (not badly priced though). POSTED: 02/04/2009 - 05:36 pm / quote|
gera_rock
: Did anyone changed the Dot stock pik-ups whith Seymour Duncan - Phat Cat P90s, how is like? POSTED: 02/18/2009 - 11:11 am / quote|
willwelsh816
: lol, the first reviewer said Doords. POSTED: 03/01/2009 - 07:12 am / quote|
There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review.
Have you played one? You can't judge a guitar that you have never fealt in your hands before. It is a dream guitar. POSTED: 03/04/2009 - 02:56 pm / quote|
There is no way this is a 10, it's a epiphone. Aside from that this review sounds like a manufacturer wrote the review.
Have you played one? You can't judge a guitar that you have never fealt in your hands before. It is a dream guitar.
Agreed. Bought one today, you can't tell by playing it that it's not a thousand dollar guitar. POSTED: 03/26/2009 - 04:38 pm / quote|
Mr. Tomnus
: johafa3 :
I'm trying to upgrade the pickups on my epiphone 335 dot and don't know what to get - play foo's stuff mostly?- i pay through a vox ac50 cph
get gibson burstbuckers if u can afford them, if not, seymore duncan SH-2 and SH- 4 pickups. they sound very similar, the only difference would be the SD's ability to get the exact same tone as dave and chris at high gains. POSTED: 04/12/2009 - 02:05 am / quote|
wizardcody
: I have a epi dot with flamed top
I put in seymor ducan "pearlygates" p/u's in the neck and bridge..now my little"dot" goes from butter to crunchy screamimg demon at the the flick of a switch.
did redo the action and adjusted the neck a little.
using light gage strings helps POSTED: 05/29/2009 - 08:24 pm / quote|
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