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A no-frills tone monster!

If you're lusting for a Gibson ES-335, but can't swing the lofty price, the Epiphone Dot is an attractive alternative. The Dot features a laminated mahogany body, a glued-in mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard. Its vintage pickups have alnico magnets (just like the vintage ones), and the faded finish lends the look of a well-loved, well-played instrument. The only differences are the headstock shape, single volume and tone controls instead of two each, and the bridge (which is wider than a Gibson Tune-o-matic). The Dot is well made. Its medium-sized frets are lightly polished and well shaped, the neck joint is clean, the hardware robust, and the finish is flawless.

The Dot's neck is a little girthier than the ultra-slim sticks fitted to some 335's. It fills your hand nicely, and the low action makes it a delight to play. Played through a variety of amps, the Dot does a decent job of evoking the plump shimmer of a real 335. Higher gain settings yield some of the meaty rhythm colors and round, sweet lead tones associated with Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. The Dot features oversized volume pots that preserve the highs as you roll down the volume. The tone controls offer smooth, predictable treble rolloff.

Epiphone "Faded" Dot Studio Features:

• Color: Worn Vintage Sunburst
  
• Pickups: 2 Vintage Alnico
  
• Hardware: Black
  
• Scale length: 24 3/4"
  
• Nut Width: 1.68"
  
• Set Neck
  
• Neck Material: Mahogany
  
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
  
• Fingerboard Inlay: None
  
• Binding: B/N
  
• Body Wood: Lam Mahogany
  
• Top Wood: Mahogany
  
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
  
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Stopbar

Epiphone "Faded" Dot Studio - Stripped-down classic!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number EDTSWSBH1