NGD - Impressive Semi hollow

[Alexrkstr]

Just picked up a very special (and rare) Epiphone Dot Limited Edition Dot.

I will premise this short write-up by saying that I used to own a Gibson ES-335 and sold it. I was looking for a less expensive guitar to fill in the gap. After trying and learning about a lot of semi hollow options in my price range (from Ibanez, Washburn, Gretsch, Hamer, Hangstrong, and Eastman). This was the winner.

Tone
I will start with tone because I am beyond impressed that this guitar sounds SO good. Both, the neck pickup and the bridge sound really amazing. The neck is so round and jazzy when the tone is rolled down between 0-3, then it has a subtle attack that is just perfect around 4-6, and 7-9 it sounds really nice. The crispness it has at 10 blew me away - just as good or better than a 335. As far as the bridge pickup goes, it has a very powerful voice, sharp and rock and roll when you want it and beautiful harmonics for when they are needed.

Action and Playability
The action is low and buzz free. Plays really nice all over the neck. Has a bone nut that helps it resonate a little more than what I tried.

Specifications and Modifications
Alright, so this is clearly not a typical Epi Dot. These are some of the things that are different:
- Wolfetone PAF/Marshallhead MKII pickups
- RS wiring kit
- Bumble Bee caps
- CTS pots
- Upgraded wiring
- Flamed maple body
- Block inlays
- Epiphone hardshell case
- The neck is slightly thicker than the typical D profile ES neck

[Davis Webb]

Fantastic pics, really shows the craftsmanship. What kind of music do you play on it? Thats a very expensive category its in, Gretzshe and others are pricey.

[Alexrkstr]

Originally Posted by Davis Webb

Fantastic pics, really shows the craftsmanship. What kind of music do you play on it? Thats a very expensive category its in, Gretzshe and others are pricey.

Thanks, I'm playing a bit of jazz and blues on this one. To tell the truth though, it's very versatile and it does a lot. I've been playing a lot of alternative and pop music on it as well. It really is versatile.

[moon]

Nice

The 335 is probably my favourite style of guitar and an Epiphone Dot with a good set of pickups is a nice instrument in that category - got one myself.

[J Patrick]

...nice guitar but should'nt it be called a "block"....

[Alexrkstr]

Originally Posted by J Patrick

...nice guitar but should'nt it be called a "block"....

Thanks! What should be called a block?

[jricc]

Very nice! Lots of luck with it.

[lukybob]

Originally Posted by Alexrkstr

Thanks! What should be called a block?

He meant it has block inlays instead of dots, so how can it be called a "Dot?
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[Alexrkstr]

Originally Posted by lukybob

He meant it has block inlays instead of dots, so how can it be called a "Dot?
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LOL! This is actually the only "Dot" that was made with block inlays, it's called an Epiphone Dot Super Deluxe Limited Edition VS.