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Epiphone Dot

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$479.00 to $752.59 Price Tier: Standard

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In the Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars category, Epiphone Dot is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Meet the Epiphone Dot, a semi-hollow body electric guitar that serves as a modest homage to the iconic Gibson '50s model. This instrument is not just about aesthetics; it's a harmonious blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. It offers an inviting warmth and sustain, courtesy of its humbucker pickups, making it equally loved and revered across diverse musical genres.

Key Features:

Body: Crafted with a laminated maple top and body, equipped with a solid mahogany tone block in a double cutaway design
Neck: Set mahogany in SlimTaper D profile, complemented by a 12" radius rosewood fretboard
Electronics: Fitted with Alnico Classic neck and Alnico Classic Plus bridge humbuckers for that signature rich, warm tone
Other Features: Features a Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, dot inlays, and a comfortable 24.75" scale length

Product specs

Brand	Epiphone
Model	The Dot
Finish	Antique Natural, Cherry, Ebony, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Natural, Pelham Blue, Trans Blueburst, Turquoise, Vintage Sunburst
Year	2008 - 2019
Made In	China
Categories	Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Shape	Double Cutaway
Body Type	Semi-Hollow Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	Stop-Bar
Color Family	Black, Blue, Brown, Red, Tan
Finish Pattern	Sunburst
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Fretboard Radius	12"
Model Family	Epiphone Dot
Neck Construction	Set-Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Number of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6-String
Offset Body	Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration	HH
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Scale Length	24.75"
Top Material	Maple
Wood Top Style	Opaque, Plain

FAQs

What type of music is the Epiphone Dot best suited for?: The Epiphone Dot is versatile, making it ideal for jazz, blues, and rock due to its semi-hollowbody design, which offers warm, resonant tones and reduced feedback compared to fully hollow guitars.
How does the Epiphone Dot compare to the Gibson ES-335?: The Epiphone Dot is modeled after the Gibson ES-335, providing a similar semi-hollowbody experience at a more affordable price, with dot inlays instead of block inlays and slightly different hardware and electronics.
What is the neck profile of the Epiphone Dot?: The Epiphone Dot features a comfortable "C" shaped neck profile, which is well-suited for a variety of playing styles and hand sizes, offering ease of playability for both rhythm and lead guitarists.
Are the pickups on the Epiphone Dot suitable for high-gain music?: The Epiphone Dot is equipped with humbucker pickups that handle moderate gain well, making it suitable for classic rock and blues. However, for high-gain metal, additional pedal or amp adjustments may be necessary.
Is the Epiphone Dot a good choice for beginners?: Yes, the Epiphone Dot is a great choice for beginners due to its comfortable neck, versatile sound range, and affordable price point, making it an accessible entry into semi-hollowbody guitars.

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Build quality

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Some Dots show inconsistent finish quality, particularly around F-holes and neck heel, compared to Ibanez models.
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Mods and upgrades

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Owners frequently replace stock pickups with Seymour Duncan '59s or Vintage Vibes HS90s for improved tone.
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Owners recommend replacing orange pickup selectors with Epiphone/import-specific parts for compatibility, as Gibson parts may not fit.
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The Epiphone Dot is likened to Gibson's ES-335, with the Casino being fully hollow and using P90 pickups.
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Older Korean-made Dots are often valued more for build quality, but recent Chinese models are said to match early 2000s Korean standards.
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Transitioning from LP-style to the thicker Dot body requires adjustment, especially for players used to slimmer profiles.
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Some owners find the black finish less desirable initially but report satisfaction after seeing it in person, suggesting a potential preference change upon visual inspection.
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One owner reports their Epiphone Dot from 2000 remains a standout guitar, performing better than stiff Guild and Gretsch models.
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An owner highlights that Epiphone parts in a similar import model deliver phenomenal sound, suggesting consistency in quality with the Dot.
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2017 Dot with a hard case priced at $431 may seem high; however, factoring in the case value, it's competitively priced compared to similar listings without a case.
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A hard case is valued around $100, significantly affecting the perceived value of a used Dot in the market.
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It's suggested that used Dots should be priced at approximately 75% of the local new Dot price to assess value accurately.
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Users describe the Dot as light and delicate, producing warm, jazzy tones clean and screaming, howling tones when overdriven.
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4.5 out of 5

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daniel_allan1967

over 10 years ago

one of the best axes you can buy for under £500!!

I love this guitar so much, it may not be a expensive model but I think its a players guitar, plues it stays in tune like a dream thanks to quality tuners...excellent!!

Roles:

Guitarist Music Producer Audio Engineer

Genres:

Rock Blues Alternative rock

charlieysasi

390

over 11 years ago

One of my favorites!

I bought this guitar just because I wanted a bluesy looking one, and I´ve got to say I just fell in love with it. This guitar feels and looks great when you play it. It really has a great sound, kind of jazzy and bluesy, great to play along with others or to play some solos, even with a looper you could make great things because of it´s differents settings.

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Singer Guitarist Composer

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Electronic Rock Pop

jamierichardsofficial

about 10 years ago

This is my main guitar and it is a lot of guitar for the money

I can't fault this guitar apart from maybe having a weak neck, these guitars are great, mine is secondhand, i bought it for £120, what a bargain!! It does everything i want it to do and i think i will be hanging onto it for the rest of my life

tfguitar

about 11 years ago

The Dot is Gibson quality.

I mostly play grunge and punk rock, but when I need to play blues or more classic rock, this is the guitar. My Dot cost around $400.00, and gives you the warm hollow body sound for an affordable price.

jackspicer

127

about 10 years ago

I love this guitar.

Sounds great and plays great, but the pickup selector switch needs to be swapped out just like most new epiphones. It goes out after a few months of playing it.

sophialynn

over 8 years ago

This is my 1999 Epiphone Dot Cherry Red color that my parents bought used for $329.99. It plays like a dream! It was 44th off the production in January of 1999 made in Korea.

mizrahy

2341

almost 11 years ago

Classic

Very classic and whole sound for the price. It sounds very good compared to other budget guitars I've seen. It plays jazz, blues, funk, and other genres clearly with a warm tone.