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Description
Experience the harmonious blend of vintage charm and modern affordability with the Epiphone Dot Studio, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that captures the essence of iconic rock and blues sounds. Drawing inspiration from the legendary ES-335, this guitar is a nod to the instruments played by luminaries like Larry Carlton and Dave Grohl. Crafted with a mahogany body and neck, it delivers an exceptional sustain and resonance that will elevate your musical expression.
The Epiphone Dot Studio is designed for those who seek the warm, woody tones that defined the classic rock era. Its semi-hollowbody construction allows for a range of expressive sounds, from the smooth, mellow tones ideal for blues and jazz, to the bright, biting overdrive perfect for rock solos. The inclusion of Alnico Classic humbucking pickups ensures a versatile tonal palette, allowing you to push your sound from clean serenades to full-throttle riffs.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a budding guitarist, the Dot Studio offers a comfortable playing experience with its SlimTaper neck profile, known for its ease of handling. This guitar is not just a tribute to a bygone era; it’s a testament to Epiphone's enduring legacy in crafting high-quality instruments that marry tradition and innovation.
Key Features:
- Mahogany body and neck for enhanced sustain and warm tones
- Semi-hollowbody design for a wide range of expressive sounds
- Alnico Classic humbucking pickups for versatile tone options
- SlimTaper neck profile for comfortable playability
- Affordable homage to the classic ES-335 design
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Epiphone Dot Studio.
Build quality
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It's confirmed that the alpine white model features black binding, contradicting reports of some models having no binding.
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Features and functionality
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The Dot Studio is available in unique colors like satin walnut and worn cherry, which are not commonly recalled by many users.
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The Dot Studio has one volume and one tone control, limiting pickup balancing compared to models with individual controls for each pickup.
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Adding a Towner Down Tension Bar can replace the stop bar, providing additional tension control for strings.
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User experience
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A user managed to negotiate the price down to 9k Philippine Pesos, suggesting potential for significant savings with bargaining.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 9 Reviews and 39 Ratings
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good guitar with a few issues
It plays great, it looks great (I have the gloss cherry) and for the money, its an overall good guitar, however, it doesn't stay in tune very well, and I also need to up the volume on my amp when I go from one of my fender to playing this, its not as loud for some reason.
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My first semi-hollow
I got this thing for christmas one year. It always had wiring problems, though. I left it at an old guitarists house, and he moved with it still in the house.
144
I love it!!!
I've been an alternative guy my whole life. I've always wanted to learn some blues and stuff, however, so this was first option for a blues/style guitar, and I'm glad than I chose it.
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Did you break yours or does it just feel easy to break?
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Feels easy to break. Not like a glass gutiar haha. But take care of it
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ITS PRETTY GOOD
I BOUGHT IT ON IMPULSE BUT IT'S GOT A GOOD TONE AND IS THE BEST GUITAR I'VE HAD
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Buena guitarra para comezar
A nice guitar to start playing if you are a beginer
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Seen using guitar clearly at 1:16 into video. Yellow finish.
In the YouTube video "Julian Casablancas+The Voidz - Dare I Care Live - Le Grand Journal," Amir Yaghmai can be seen playing an Epiphone Dot Studio guitar at the 00:42 mark. He often uses this guitar for composing his songs.
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Jorge Siddhartha is seen using an Epiphone Dot Studio in a post on his Instagram account, iamsiddhartha.
In the Ready Set Sessions video titled "Caloncho - Palmar," Caloncho can be seen playing an Epiphone Dot Studio, showcasing its use in his performance.
Saxy D played this guitar during AMBASSADOR21 shows in 2013.
James Alex is pictured with a white Epiphone Dot Studio, identifiable by its simpler design features such as two knobs, non-gold hardware, and the absence of a Bigsby, as seen on the headstock. This image was featured in a tweet from speakimge.
In a Facebook photo credited to Steve Montague, Coastlands is shown using an Epiphone Dot Studio guitar.
Louisa Roach is seen using an Epiphone Dot Studio guitar, as highlighted in the article "She Drew The Gun" on PHACEMAG. The truss rod cover of the guitar clearly displays the model name "Dot Studio."
He has used an ice blue Epiphone Dot Studio live, and at the studio.
In this video of Hope performing the "My Love", she can be seen playing the Epiphone Dot Studio. The backstory of the guitar was told for an interview with guitar.com.
It’s the first guitar I ever owned. My step-dad gifted it to me for my 15th birthday – I’ve had it for almost 10 years now. I think more than anything, it is nostalgic for me. I’ve grown up with it both as a musician and person – it’s always been there for me like an old friend. The neck has snapped and been repaired a few times but she still plays really well considering what she’s been through – I think it adds character!
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