Epiphone Archtop Dot Electric Guitar

Pros: Price, versatile sounds, superior construction than in years past
Cons: It's not a Gibson ES-335

Epiphone-The Dot is Epiphone's more affordable version of the classic Gibson ES-335. Epiphone began manufacturing this guitar as early as the summer of 1958, and those early models were well-built, quality instruments. In the...

Pros: Best sounding in price range, looks very nice, very comfy. Versatile.
Cons: Not a ES-335, comes out of tune somewhat easily.

This is no Gibson. The Gibson ES-335 is the legendary guitar that this one is modeled after. The ES-335 is used by many musicians past and current, including Elliott Smith. This Dot is basically a copy of the 335, made by Epiphone, which is ...

Pros: Value, quality construction, good neck.
Cons: Pickups, electronics, it will never sound like a Gibson.

The Epiphone Dot was my first Epi guitar, and I purchased it out of my general respect for the 335 style electrics, but not having the money for a Gibson lying around. As guitars go, I'd say this is one of the best you can get for less than 300 dollars. ...

Pros: Cheap, Looks good
Cons: Cheap, Muddy tone

I’ve been wanting a 335 for some time. I have a friend who has two vintage 65’s and I love how his sound. So when running across a used Epiphone Dot on the web at a great price I figured I’d give it a try.

Now I had tried several new Gibson...

Pros: Wonderful deep bluesy sound
Cons: EXTREMELY tempermental

Whenever people ask me about The Dot, I throw one word back, and that is always "tempermental"... which is immediately followed by a quizical look on the listener's part. In the age of mass production of guitars (and Epiphones, also known as cheap...

Pros: Feels nicely balanced, Excellent Value for the money
Cons: Comes with a plastic nut

I decided to buy an Epiphone dot after trying out various different semi-hollowbody guitars. I've always wanted a hollowbody since I was a kid, and finally decided to get one. My goal was to get as close to the Gibson ES-335 vibe as possible, without...

Pros: Cheap, Good Looks, Decent Sound
Cons: Commonplace, Dubious Quality

I purchased an Epiphone Dot for $479 from Musicians Friend. Right off the bat I found myself not enjoying it that much for the following reasons: 1. The volume and tone knobs wobble when they turn. 2. The guitar will not stay in tune. 3. The ...

Pros: Great paint job.. thick sound and all gold hardware
Cons: Epi toggle and pots feel a bit cheap..

I bought this beauty about 6 months ago. I am very pleased with it. What caught my eye was the vintage sunburst finish it has. I think this guitar just screamed classy when I walked by it. I believe it is the Epi version of a vintage Gibson ES335. Not...

Pros: Versatile, really light.
Cons: Feels fragile, tuners

I didn't have the money for a Gibson ES-335, so I went Dot. I'm pleasantly surprised. Mine is a '97, Ebony with chrome hardware and looks really sweet. I thought the body would be too big for me (I'm 5'10, 190) but it actually looks pretty cool.
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Pros: the price
Cons: the fretwork could be better

Where I live in rural northern California, I have the good fortune of being near two Epiphone dealers. One of the most common models they carry besides the Les Paul models and the futuristic Flying V is the very traditional looking 335 "dot" model. ...

Pros: Solid build, decent quality and nice price!
Cons: Prone to feedback and easily affected by temp changes.

Here's a quick review for an affordable ES335 copy, check out the Epiphone Dot. Epiphone did a very good job of offering a good copy of Gibson's famed ES335, now although it does have differences when compared to Gibson's model, remember we are ...

Pros: sound, value for the $
Cons: orange knobs are ugly for Cherry finish

The Epiphone Dot is a great arch top electric guitar at a reasonable price. The Dot can be purchased new for around $500 (with hard case) and I was lucky to find a great deal for $300. With its two humbucker pickups, and dual volume and tone controls,...

Pros: Sounds like more than it is
Cons: 3-way is iffy

Let me preface this by saying I am a huge Larry Carlton fan & was knocked out by the Dot's ability t ...

Pros: affordable for the inexperienced player with classy ranges of sound
Cons: works well with the average practice amp but you soon want more from it

Not having had a guitar for many years apart from fighting with an old spanish acoustic i finally mustered up the cash struck a deal with a local shop in my home town of grimsby, england.

being big into oasis i was desperate to get home and...

Pros: the feel of the neck
Cons: No fancy inlays

The Epiphone Dot is a great guitar. It has a beautiful sound. Because of the hollow wings it gives you a fat and warm sound. It also has a nice classic sound. The stock pickups sound very good, my favorite pickup is the neck pickup. The guitar has 22...