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|woodbody = Laminated [[maple]] top, back and sides, maple or [[mahogany]] centre block
|woodbody = Laminated [[maple]] top, back and sides, maple or [[mahogany]] centre block
|woodneck = Maple or [[mahogany]]
|woodneck = Maple or [[mahogany]]
|woodfingerboard = [[Rosewood]]
|woodfingerboard = [[Rosewood]]
or [[Pau Ferro]] (2019 models only)
|bridge = Fixed
|bridge = Fixed
|pickups = 2 [[Humbucker]]s (2 Alnico Classic)
|pickups = 2 [[Humbucker]]s (2 Alnico Classic)
|colors =Sunburst, Cherry, Ebony, Natural, (2011: Pelham Blue - Limited Edition. 2019: Aquamarine & Blue burst - Limited Edition)<ref name="EpiphoneDot">{{cite web|title=Epiphone Dot|url=http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot.aspx|publisher=Epiphone.com|accessdate=23 February 2012}}</ref>
|colors =Sunburst, Cherry, Ebony, Natural, (2011: Pelham Blue - Limited Edition. 2019: Aquamarine, Blue Burst - Limited Edition)<ref name="EpiphoneDot">{{cite web|title=Epiphone Dot|url=http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot.aspx|publisher=Epiphone.com|accessdate=23 February 2012}}</ref>
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The '''Epiphone Dot''' is a [[Semi-acoustic guitar|semi-hollow]] [[Archtop guitar|archtop]] electric guitar manufactured by [[Epiphone]], a subsidiary of [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]]. It was introduced in 1997<ref name=RDM>Fynn Callum, [http://blog.reddogmusic.co.uk/2013/02/05/my-love-for-the-epiphone-dot/ My Love for the Epiphone Dot], Red Dog Music, 5 February 2013</ref> as a more affordable version of the [[Gibson ES-335]], at the high end of entry-level pricing.<ref>John Hall, [https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmas-2015-10-best-electric-guitars-for-beginners-yamaha-fender-les-paul-ibanez-a6756081.html Christmas 2015: 10 best electric guitars for beginners], ''The Independent'', 1 December 2015</ref> Reviews describe it as a robustly-constructed, versatile guitar with a smooth, powerful sound, suitable for [[jazz]], [[blues]] and some [[rock music|rock]] styles, but lacking the high output required for [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name=RDM /><ref name=DCS>[https://giggear.co.uk/news/epiphone-dot-vs-casino-vs-sheraton Epiphone Dot vs Casino vs Sheraton], Gig Gear, 26 June 2013</ref><ref name=MR>Mick Taylor, [http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/epiphone-es-335-dot-213412 Epiphone ES-335 Dot Review], Music Radar, 17 July 2009</ref><ref>Aaron Matthies, [http://guitargearfinder.com/reviews/electric-guitars/epiphone-dot-review/ Epiphone Dot Review], Guitar Gear Finder, 4 February 2015</ref>
The '''Epiphone Dot''' is a [[Semi-acoustic guitar|semi-hollow]] [[Archtop guitar|archtop]] electric guitar manufactured by [[Epiphone]], a subsidiary of [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]]. It was introduced in 1997<ref name=RDM>Fynn Callum, [http://blog.reddogmusic.co.uk/2013/02/05/my-love-for-the-epiphone-dot/ My Love for the Epiphone Dot] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716223246/http://blog.reddogmusic.co.uk/2013/02/05/my-love-for-the-epiphone-dot/ |date=16 July 2015 }}, Red Dog Music, 5 February 2013</ref> as a more affordable version of the [[Gibson ES-335]], at the high end of entry-level pricing.<ref>John Hall, [https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmas-2015-10-best-electric-guitars-for-beginners-yamaha-fender-les-paul-ibanez-a6756081.html Christmas 2015: 10 best electric guitars for beginners], ''The Independent'', 1 December 2015</ref> Reviews describe it as a robustly-constructed, versatile guitar with a smooth, powerful sound, suitable for [[jazz]], [[blues]] and some [[rock music|rock]] styles, but lacking the high output required for [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]].<ref name=RDM /><ref name=DCS>[https://giggear.co.uk/news/epiphone-dot-vs-casino-vs-sheraton Epiphone Dot vs Casino vs Sheraton], Gig Gear, 26 June 2013</ref><ref name=MR>Mick Taylor, [http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/epiphone-es-335-dot-213412 Epiphone ES-335 Dot Review], Music Radar, 17 July 2009</ref><ref>Aaron Matthies, [http://guitargearfinder.com/reviews/electric-guitars/epiphone-dot-review/ Epiphone Dot Review], Guitar Gear Finder, 4 February 2015</ref>


==Construction==
==Construction==
The Dot has a semi-hollow body made of laminated maple. Two hollow "wings" with [[f-hole]]s<ref name=WEG>[http://www.whichelectricguitar.com/guitar-information/epiphone/dot Epiphone Dot review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716174633/http://www.whichelectricguitar.com/guitar-information/epiphone/dot |date=16 July 2015 }}, Which Electric Guitar, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> sit on either side of a solid block of mahogany<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2013/The-Epiphone-Dot-and-Sheraton-II.aspx The Epiphone Dot and Sheraton-II], Epiphone, 10 January 2013</ref> or maple<ref>[https://giggear.co.uk/buy/epiphone-dot-ebony Epiphone Dot - Ebony] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716170443/https://giggear.co.uk/buy/epiphone-dot-ebony |date=16 July 2015 }}, Gig Gear, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> on which the pickups, bridge and tailpiece are mounted, which makes it less prone to [[audio feedback|feedback]] than a fully hollow-bodied guitar.<ref name=DCS /> It has a glued-in neck of mahogany<ref name=GPM>Art Thompson, [http://www.dannychesnut.com/Music/Guitar/EpiphoneReview.htm Epiphone Dot Guitar], ''Guitar Player'' magazine, February 2000</ref> (before 2008, maple)<ref name=RDM /> and a rosewood fingerboard.<ref name=GA>[http://www.guitaradventures.com/epiphone-dot-archtop-review-electric-guitar Epiphone Dot Archtop Review: A Player’s Take on a Vintage Axe], Guitar Adventures, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> The name "Dot" is in reference to its fretboard markers, which are simple dots, unlike other Epiphone archtop guitars such as the [[Epiphone Casino|Casino]] or the [[Epiphone Sheraton|Sheraton]], which have more elaborate block [[inlay (guitar)|inlays]].<ref name=MR /> It has two [[alnico]] [[humbucker]] pickups, each with its own volume and tone control, a three-way selector switch allowing the player to choose one or both pickups,<ref name=GA /> a [[Tune-o-matic]] bridge and a [[stoptail bridge|stop-bar]] tailpiece.<ref name=WEG /> Formerly made in [[South Korea|Korea]],<ref name=GPM /> since 2002 the Dot has been made in Epiphone's factory in [[Qingdao]], China.<ref>[http://www.notpurfect.com/music/epiphone.html EpiphoneDot], NotPurfect.com, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref><ref name=EDS>Michael Molenda, [http://www.epiphone.com/News-Features/News/2005/Guitar-Player-Magazine-Reviews-The-Epiphone-Dot-St.aspx Epiphone Dot Studio], ''Guitar Player'' magazine, June 2005</ref>
The Dot has a semi-hollow body made of laminated maple. Two hollow "wings" with [[f-hole]]s<ref name=WEG>[http://www.whichelectricguitar.com/guitar-information/epiphone/dot Epiphone Dot review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716174633/http://www.whichelectricguitar.com/guitar-information/epiphone/dot |date=16 July 2015 }}, Which Electric Guitar, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> sit on either side of a solid block of mahogany<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2013/The-Epiphone-Dot-and-Sheraton-II.aspx The Epiphone Dot and Sheraton-II] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302181325/http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2013/The-Epiphone-Dot-and-Sheraton-II.aspx |date=2 March 2016 }}, Epiphone, 10 January 2013</ref> or maple<ref>[https://giggear.co.uk/buy/epiphone-dot-ebony Epiphone Dot - Ebony] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716170443/https://giggear.co.uk/buy/epiphone-dot-ebony |date=16 July 2015 }}, Gig Gear, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> on which the pickups, bridge and tailpiece are mounted, which makes it less prone to [[audio feedback|feedback]] than a fully hollow-bodied guitar.<ref name=DCS /> It has a glued-in neck of mahogany<ref name=GPM>Art Thompson, [http://www.dannychesnut.com/Music/Guitar/EpiphoneReview.htm Epiphone Dot Guitar], ''Guitar Player'' magazine, February 2000</ref> (before 2008, maple)<ref name=RDM /> and a rosewood fingerboard.<ref name=GA>[http://www.guitaradventures.com/epiphone-dot-archtop-review-electric-guitar Epiphone Dot Archtop Review: A Player’s Take on a Vintage Axe], Guitar Adventures, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> The name "Dot" is in reference to its fretboard markers, which are simple dots, unlike other Epiphone archtop guitars such as the [[Epiphone Casino|Casino]] or the [[Epiphone Sheraton|Sheraton]], which have more elaborate block [[inlay (guitar)|inlays]].<ref name=MR /> It has two [[alnico]] [[humbucker]] pickups, each with its own volume and tone control, a three-way selector switch allowing the player to choose one or both pickups,<ref name=GA /> a [[Tune-o-matic]] bridge and a [[stoptail bridge|stop-bar]] tailpiece.<ref name=WEG /> Formerly made in [[South Korea|Korea]],<ref name=GPM /> since 2002 the Dot has been made in Epiphone's factory in [[Qingdao]], China.<ref>[http://www.notpurfect.com/music/epiphone.html EpiphoneDot], NotPurfect.com, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref><ref name=EDS>Michael Molenda, [http://www.epiphone.com/News-Features/News/2005/Guitar-Player-Magazine-Reviews-The-Epiphone-Dot-St.aspx Epiphone Dot Studio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319045638/http://www.epiphone.com/News-Features/News/2005/Guitar-Player-Magazine-Reviews-The-Epiphone-Dot-St.aspx |date=19 March 2016 }}, ''Guitar Player'' magazine, June 2005</ref>


==Variants==
==Variants==
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==Notable users==
==Notable users==
{{Main|List of Epiphone players}}
{{Main|List of Epiphone players}}

* Nathan Amundson ([[Rivulets]])<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKeXZjjwVGE Epiphone Dot: Nathan Amundson On His Guitar], retrieved 2 June 2022</ref>
* [[David Bazan]]<ref>[http://www.davidbazan.com/discography/alone-at-the-microphone/ Bazan: Alone at the Microphone DVD], DavidBazan.com, retrieved 21 July 2015</ref>
* [[David Bazan]]<ref>[http://www.davidbazan.com/discography/alone-at-the-microphone/ Bazan: Alone at the Microphone DVD], DavidBazan.com, retrieved 21 July 2015</ref>
* [[Mary Halvorson]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFpPgYRXcFY Epiphone Dot: Avant Garde Artist (Or Avant Gardeist) Mary Halvorson On Her Guitar], Gearwire Youtube Channel, 21 June 2010</ref>
* [[Mary Halvorson]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFpPgYRXcFY Epiphone Dot: Avant Garde Artist (Or Avant Gardeist) Mary Halvorson On Her Guitar], Gearwire Youtube Channel, 21 June 2010</ref>

Latest revision as of 18:00, 11 March 2024

Epiphone Dot
Left-handed version in Cherry finish
ManufacturerEpiphone
Period1997–2019
Construction
Body typeSemi-hollow
Neck jointSet
Scale24.75"
Woods
BodyLaminated maple top, back and sides, maple or mahogany centre block
NeckMaple or mahogany
FretboardRosewood or Pau Ferro (2019 models only)
Hardware
BridgeFixed
Pickup(s)2 Humbuckers (2 Alnico Classic)
Colors available
Sunburst, Cherry, Ebony, Natural, (2011: Pelham Blue - Limited Edition. 2019: Aquamarine, Blue Burst - Limited Edition)[1]

The Epiphone Dot is a semi-hollow archtop electric guitar manufactured by Epiphone, a subsidiary of Gibson. It was introduced in 1997[2] as a more affordable version of the Gibson ES-335, at the high end of entry-level pricing.[3] Reviews describe it as a robustly-constructed, versatile guitar with a smooth, powerful sound, suitable for jazz, blues and some rock styles, but lacking the high output required for heavy metal.[2][4][5][6]

Construction

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The Dot has a semi-hollow body made of laminated maple. Two hollow "wings" with f-holes[7] sit on either side of a solid block of mahogany[8] or maple[9] on which the pickups, bridge and tailpiece are mounted, which makes it less prone to feedback than a fully hollow-bodied guitar.[4] It has a glued-in neck of mahogany[10] (before 2008, maple)[2] and a rosewood fingerboard.[11] The name "Dot" is in reference to its fretboard markers, which are simple dots, unlike other Epiphone archtop guitars such as the Casino or the Sheraton, which have more elaborate block inlays.[5] It has two alnico humbucker pickups, each with its own volume and tone control, a three-way selector switch allowing the player to choose one or both pickups,[11] a Tune-o-matic bridge and a stop-bar tailpiece.[7] Formerly made in Korea,[10] since 2002 the Dot has been made in Epiphone's factory in Qingdao, China.[12][13]

Variants

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Also available is the Dot Studio, described as a "stripped down" version of the Dot, with a body made of laminated mahogany, one volume and one tone control,[14] uncovered pickups, no pickguard, and no fretboard markers.[13]

Models formerly available include the Dot Deluxe, with a flame maple laminate top and gold-plated hardware;[15] the Dot Super VS, with a flame maple top and mother of pearl block inlays (2006);[16] and the Dot Royale, with gold-plated hardware and a pearl white finish.[17]

Notable users

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Main article: List of Epiphone players

References

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  1. ^ "Epiphone Dot". Epiphone.com. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Fynn Callum, My Love for the Epiphone Dot Archived 16 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Red Dog Music, 5 February 2013
  3. ^ John Hall, Christmas 2015: 10 best electric guitars for beginners, The Independent, 1 December 2015
  4. ^ a b Epiphone Dot vs Casino vs Sheraton, Gig Gear, 26 June 2013
  5. ^ a b Mick Taylor, Epiphone ES-335 Dot Review, Music Radar, 17 July 2009
  6. ^ Aaron Matthies, Epiphone Dot Review, Guitar Gear Finder, 4 February 2015
  7. ^ a b c Epiphone Dot review Archived 16 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Which Electric Guitar, retrieved 16 July 2015
  8. ^ The Epiphone Dot and Sheraton-II Archived 2 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Epiphone, 10 January 2013
  9. ^ Epiphone Dot - Ebony Archived 16 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Gig Gear, retrieved 16 July 2015
  10. ^ a b Art Thompson, Epiphone Dot Guitar, Guitar Player magazine, February 2000
  11. ^ a b Epiphone Dot Archtop Review: A Player’s Take on a Vintage Axe, Guitar Adventures, retrieved 16 July 2015
  12. ^ EpiphoneDot, NotPurfect.com, retrieved 16 July 2015
  13. ^ a b Michael Molenda, Epiphone Dot Studio Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Guitar Player magazine, June 2005
  14. ^ Epiphone Dot Studio, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
  15. ^ Epiphone Dot Deluxe, Musician's Friend, retrieved 16 July 2015
  16. ^ Epiphone Dot Super VS – Another Great Limited Editition Axe from Epi, Guitar Gas, 1 April 2014
  17. ^ Limited Edition Dot Royale, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
  18. ^ Epiphone Dot: Nathan Amundson On His Guitar, retrieved 2 June 2022
  19. ^ Bazan: Alone at the Microphone DVD, DavidBazan.com, retrieved 21 July 2015
  20. ^ Epiphone Dot: Avant Garde Artist (Or Avant Gardeist) Mary Halvorson On Her Guitar, Gearwire Youtube Channel, 21 June 2010
  21. ^ Lee Ranaldo - Epiphone Dot on Equipboard, retrieved 21 July 2015
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