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MGR/Anonymous « Epiphone ES-335 DOT »
Published on 06/24/01 at 15:00Nice vintage sunburst. Not the tobacco sunburst of the last few years. More like a nice early 60's sunburst. Two new Humbucker pickups. They are not Gibson humbucker pickups, but do a nice enough job. I won't change them. I am quite happy with the sound. The neck is easy and comfortable.It fits my hand better than the Gibson ES-335,and costs one heckuva lot less. I am not trying to say this guitar is as good of quality as The Gibson.I am no fool.However it is well made and I am not ashamed to be seen in public with it. I am quite happy when I show people just how nice the guitar is.
I have a Gibson Les Paul, Ibanez Rocket Roll SR(1976 Flying V)and A Fender Strat,and Tele.They all stay in their cases these days. I use Guild guitars for my acoustics,and the Dot for my electric.If I need to bring an back up it is usually my Telecaster. I play a wide range of styles,and have been for many moons.This Dot is really great. Has not let me down. I bought this guitar,took it home removed the incredibly clunky,and ugly Pick guard,and went to the gig.Played four gigs in three days,and the guitar was perfect through the whole thing.IN fact on the day of back to back gigs,I relied on this Dot to see me through. It is very heavy,but because of thesize of the body, it seems the weight is well distributed, and very comfortable to stand and play during our 1 1/2 hour sets. If I have a complaint, it would be the cheesy nut they put on it. I am going to have a bone or micarta nut put on it.
Change the nut,and if you are trying to turn it into a Gibson throw some '57 humbuckers on it. They will sound better. I won't because I am satisfied with the tone I get,and happy to have them. I wish they would change the nuts they use though.They are really cheap.
Construction is superb. No visible flaws,and the tuners are fine.They look to beGOtoh tuners but I am not sure.
The bridge is the tuneomatic and it has Stop Bar tailpiece.Chrome hardware,and it works fine. I have had this guitar for a few months and it has become a close friend.
People don't have to like it,ot can rap it all they want.I really do not care.
So far I have had skeptical remarks about the Brand,but not the tone.And after some remarks,those who play it are amazed and impressed.
So all the Nay sayers who have to have their Brand Names on the headstock,or make remarks about "Lesser brands" can Kiss my butt.I own some "Name Brands",and have owned several in the past(Firebirds,Les Pauls,and Other Big names)and this is right up there in enjoyment . And that is why I play.For enjoyment.And I will take this Dot anytime,and Anywhere.
this review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I have a Gibson Les Paul, Ibanez Rocket Roll SR(1976 Flying V)and A Fender Strat,and Tele.They all stay in their cases these days. I use Guild guitars for my acoustics,and the Dot for my electric.If I need to bring an back up it is usually my Telecaster. I play a wide range of styles,and have been for many moons.This Dot is really great. Has not let me down. I bought this guitar,took it home removed the incredibly clunky,and ugly Pick guard,and went to the gig.Played four gigs in three days,and the guitar was perfect through the whole thing.IN fact on the day of back to back gigs,I relied on this Dot to see me through. It is very heavy,but because of thesize of the body, it seems the weight is well distributed, and very comfortable to stand and play during our 1 1/2 hour sets. If I have a complaint, it would be the cheesy nut they put on it. I am going to have a bone or micarta nut put on it.
Change the nut,and if you are trying to turn it into a Gibson throw some '57 humbuckers on it. They will sound better. I won't because I am satisfied with the tone I get,and happy to have them. I wish they would change the nuts they use though.They are really cheap.
Construction is superb. No visible flaws,and the tuners are fine.They look to beGOtoh tuners but I am not sure.
The bridge is the tuneomatic and it has Stop Bar tailpiece.Chrome hardware,and it works fine. I have had this guitar for a few months and it has become a close friend.
People don't have to like it,ot can rap it all they want.I really do not care.
So far I have had skeptical remarks about the Brand,but not the tone.And after some remarks,those who play it are amazed and impressed.
So all the Nay sayers who have to have their Brand Names on the headstock,or make remarks about "Lesser brands" can Kiss my butt.I own some "Name Brands",and have owned several in the past(Firebirds,Les Pauls,and Other Big names)and this is right up there in enjoyment . And that is why I play.For enjoyment.And I will take this Dot anytime,and Anywhere.
this review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com