Or any player who wants their first semi-hollow guitar to their collection without spending a ton of money. I could see this one in the hands of anyone from Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Indie.
Or, it can also come in handy to anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to otherwise expensive hollow-body guitars.Īt the same time, its versatility widens up the choice of potential users. The Dot is a reliable entry-level instrument that is super versatile and a worthy studio and gigging guitar.īut I’d instead recommend it to a less experienced guitar player. Now, it’s far from an imperfect instrument. But it’s still impossible to escape its overall ‘cheaper feel’ than the Sheraton, which we will get to later. Sure, the guitar certainly outperforms the price tag. At the same time, what we also need to consider is the instrument’s lower price. With all this said, it’s pretty obvious that Epiphone Dot is a guitar intended for an abundance of genres. Additionally, using the controls, you can achieve a lot of versatility. But at the same time, these stock Epiphone humbuckers do a pretty good job. Of course, being a cheaper model, you can’t expect some high-quality pickups. But this guitar certainly can handle a lot of genres you can throw at it. When it comes to the overall tone, It’s not a super-premium quality tone overall due to its entry-level feel. The middle position sounds a bit “nasally” and “jangly.” The treble pickup has a solid definition and is certainly not “muddy” despite the entry-level pickups. The neck, on the other hand, brings it into really smooth and “creamy” territories, especially with the distortion on.
In fact, the Dot is usually praised for its versatility. Keep in mind, being a semi-hollow body this guitar will be prone to feedback issues when drenched in distortion. You can go from smooth, clean jazzy tones all the way to crunchy hard rock distortion.
With that said, the Dot is a nice blend of hollow electric guitar tones ideal to take on a spectrum of genres.Īll of this sums up in a sonically versatile guitar. Let’s Talk ToneĪlthough a semi-hollow-body instrument, The Epiphone Dot has a tone that gravitates more towards a solid-body instrument. The guitar either comes in cherry red or the vintage sunburst (aka “two-tone” sunburst). The classic F-shaped holes accompany the hollow body serving both visual and functional purposes.Īs for finishes, there are two variants. There’s also the easily recognizable design. There’s the tune-o-matic bridge, two humbuckers, and four knobs, as well as a 3-way switch. This is a pretty reliable and versatile guitar as you’ll find all of the essentials that come with ES-335, only with a cheaper twist. The center block carries two Epiphone stock alnico humbucker pickups and a standard tune-o-matic bridge with a classic stop bar tailpiece. The latest variation of the Dot has the 1960s-style “D” profile slim-taper neck. Just like the original Gibson version, the guitar has a glued neck. This is accompanied by a mahogany neck boasting a rosewood fretboard with 22 frets. Therefore less prone to feedback, something to consider if you like loading up a bunch of rock distortion. This trait makes it less hollow compared to the Casino. Then we also have a solid mahogany center block in the middle. The body top, back, and sides are all made from laminated maple. Main FeaturesĪs mentioned, Epiphone Dot is a cheaper alternative to Gibson ES-335. Epiphone also occasionally released some limited-edition Dot variants. After about five years, in 2002, Epiphone transferred its production to China. Originally, these guitars were manufactured in Korea. Nonetheless, most of the aesthetic and functional features are very similar to Gibson’s ES-335. You might be baffled by its name, the “Dot.” However, this refers to the classic pearl for fretboard inlays. In 1997, Epiphone introduced the Dot and did a pretty sweet job. During the 1990s, Epiphone was given the task to develop a cheaper alternative to the legendary and expensive ES-335 model. Interestingly enough, Epiphone's Dot is the youngest model of this bunch. It’s also known for being highly versatile, despite its overall blues-oriented design. Nonetheless, The Dot is often praised for its build quality, which surpasses its price tag. Surprisingly, the Dot costs roughly 8x less than the prized Gibson version. In a nutshell, the Epiphone Dot is an affordable version of the legendary Gibson ES-355. 5-ply layered Maple with Basswood bracingĬustom Block and Triangle Mother-of-Pearl/Abalone
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