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==Notable users== |
==Notable users== |
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* [[Josh Homme]]<ref name=WEG /> |
* [[Josh Homme]] ([[Queens of the Stone Age]])<ref name=WEG /> |
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* [[Lee Ranaldo]] ([[Sonic Youth]])<ref="http://equipboard.com/pros/lee-ranaldo/epiphone-dot Lee Ranaldo - Epiphone Dot] on Equipboard, retrieved 21 July 2015</ref> |
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* [[Carl Barat]] |
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* [[The Elwins]] |
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* [[Snooks Eaglin]] |
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* [[Gem Archer]] |
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* [[Keller Williams]] |
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* [[Andrew Stanley]] |
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* [[Matt Hollywood]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 10:05, 21 July 2015
| Epiphone Dot | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Epiphone |
| Period | 1997 — present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Semi-hollow |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Scale | 24.75" |
| Woods | |
| Body | Laminated maple top, back and sides, maple or mahogany centre block |
| Neck | Maple or mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Humbuckers (2 Alnico Classic) |
| Colors available | |
| Sunburst, Cherry, Ebony, Natural,(2011: Pelham Blue - 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.
Construction
The Dot has a semi-hollow body made of laminated maple. Two hollow "wings" with f-holes[3] sit on either side of a solid block of mahogany[4] or maple[5] on which the pickups, bridge and tailpiece are mounted, which makes it less prone to feedback than a fully hollow-bodied guitar.[6] It has a glued-in neck of mahogany[7] (before 2008, maple)[2] and a rosewood fingerboard.[8] 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.[9] 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,[8] a Tune-o-matic bridge and a stop-bar tailpiece.[3] Formerly made in Korea,[7] since 2002 the Dot has been made in Epiphone's factory in Qingdao, China.[10][11]
Variants
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.[12] uncovered pickups, no pickguard, and no fretboard markers.[11]
Models formerly available include the Dot Deluxe, with a flame maple laminate top and gold-plated hardware;[13] the Dot Super VS, with a flame maple top and mother of pearl block inlays (2006);[14] and the Dot Royale, with gold-plated hardware and a pearl white finish.[15]
Notable users
- Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age)[3]
- Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth)<ref="http://equipboard.com/pros/lee-ranaldo/epiphone-dot Lee Ranaldo - Epiphone Dot] on Equipboard, retrieved 21 July 2015</ref>
References
- ^ "Epiphone Dot". Epiphone.com. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ a b Fynn Callum, My Love for the Epiphone Dot, Red Dog Music, 5 February 2013
- ^ a b c Epiphone Dot review, Which Electric Guitar, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ The Epiphone Dot and Sheraton-II, Epiphone, 10 January 2013
- ^ Epiphone Dot - Ebony, Gig Gear, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ Epiphone Dot vs Casino vs Sheraton, Gig Gear, 26 June 2013
- ^ a b Art Thompson, Epiphone Dot Guitar, Guitar Player magazine, February 2000
- ^ a b Epiphone Dot Archtop Review: A Player’s Take on a Vintage Axe, Guitar Adventures, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ Mick Taylor, Epiphone ES-335 Dot Review, Music Radar, 17 July 2009
- ^ EpiphoneDot, NotPurfect.com, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ a b Michael Molenda, Epiphone Dot Studio, Guitar Player magazine, June 2005
- ^ Epiphone Dot Studio, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ Epiphone Dot Deluxe, Musician's Friend, retrieved 16 July 2015
- ^ Epiphone Dot Super VS – Another Great Limited Editition Axe from Epi, Guitar Gas, 1 April 2014
- ^ Limited Edition Dot Royale, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
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