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{{Infobox Guitar model|title=Epiphone Dot
{{Infobox Guitar model
|title = Epiphone Dot
|image=[[Image:Left handed epiphone dot.jpg|250px]]
|image = [[Image:Left handed epiphone dot.jpg|250px]]
|caption = Left-handed version in Cherry finish
|manufacturer=[[Epiphone]]
|manufacturer = [[Epiphone]]
|period= 1997 — present
|period = 1997 — present
|bodytype=Semi-hollow
|bodytype = Semi-hollow
|necktype=Set
|necktype = Set
|scale=24.75"
|woodbody=Laminated [[maple]] top, back and sides, maple or [[mahogany]] centre block
|scale = 24.75"
|woodbody = Laminated [[maple]] top, back and sides, maple or [[mahogany]] centre block
|woodneck=[[Maple]] or [[mahogany]]
|woodneck = [[Maple]] or [[mahogany]]
|woodfingerboard=[[Rosewood]]
|woodfingerboard = [[Rosewood]]
|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) <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)<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>
}}
}}
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]].
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]].
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==Variants==
==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.<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot-Studio.aspx Epiphone Dot Studio], Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> uncovered pickups, no pickguard, and no fretboard markers.<ref name=EDS />
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.<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot-Studio.aspx Epiphone Dot Studio], Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> uncovered pickups, no pickguard, and no fretboard markers.<ref name=EDS />


Models formerly available include the '''Dot Deluxe''', with a [[flame maple]] laminate top and gold-plated hardware;<ref>[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-dot-deluxe-flametop-semi-hollowbody-electric-guitar#productDetail Epiphone Dot Deluxe], Musician's Friend, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> the '''Dot Super VS''', with a flame maple top and [[mother of pearl]] block inlays (2006);<ref>[http://guitargas.com/1253/epiphone-dot-super-vs-another-great-axe-epi/ Epiphone Dot Super VS – Another Great Limited Editition Axe from Epi], Guitar Gas, 1 April 2014</ref> and the '''Dot Royale''', with gold-plated hardware and a pearl white finish.<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot-Royale.aspx Limited Edition Dot Royale], Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref>
Models formerly available include the '''Dot Deluxe''', with a [[flame maple]] laminate top and gold-plated hardware;<ref>[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-dot-deluxe-flametop-semi-hollowbody-electric-guitar#productDetail Epiphone Dot Deluxe], Musician's Friend, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref> the '''Dot Super VS''', with a flame maple top and [[mother of pearl]] block inlays (2006);<ref>[http://guitargas.com/1253/epiphone-dot-super-vs-another-great-axe-epi/ Epiphone Dot Super VS – Another Great Limited Editition Axe from Epi], Guitar Gas, 1 April 2014</ref> and the '''Dot Royale''', with gold-plated hardware and a pearl white finish.<ref>[http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Dot-Royale.aspx Limited Edition Dot Royale], Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015</ref>
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==Notable users==
==Notable users==
{{Main|List of Epiphone players}}
{{Main|List of Epiphone players}}
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* [[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>

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* [[Josh Homme]] ([[Queens of the Stone Age]])<ref name=WEG />
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*[[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>
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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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*[[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>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Epiphone electric guitars|Dot]]
[[Category:Epiphone electric guitars|Dot]]
[[Category:Semi-acoustic guitars]]
[[Category:Semi-acoustic guitars]]



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Revision as of 19:02, 21 July 2015

Epiphone Dot
Left-handed version in Cherry finish
ManufacturerEpiphone
Period1997 — present
Construction
Body typeSemi-hollow
Neck jointSet
Scale24.75"
Woods
BodyLaminated maple top, back and sides, maple or mahogany centre block
NeckMaple or mahogany
FretboardRosewood
Hardware
BridgeFixed
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

Main article: List of Epiphone players

References

  1. ^ "Epiphone Dot". Epiphone.com. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  2. ^ a b Fynn Callum, My Love for the Epiphone Dot, Red Dog Music, 5 February 2013
  3. ^ a b c Epiphone Dot review, Which Electric Guitar, retrieved 16 July 2015
  4. ^ The Epiphone Dot and Sheraton-II, Epiphone, 10 January 2013
  5. ^ Epiphone Dot - Ebony, Gig Gear, retrieved 16 July 2015
  6. ^ Epiphone Dot vs Casino vs Sheraton, Gig Gear, 26 June 2013
  7. ^ a b Art Thompson, Epiphone Dot Guitar, Guitar Player magazine, February 2000
  8. ^ a b Epiphone Dot Archtop Review: A Player’s Take on a Vintage Axe, Guitar Adventures, retrieved 16 July 2015
  9. ^ Mick Taylor, Epiphone ES-335 Dot Review, Music Radar, 17 July 2009
  10. ^ EpiphoneDot, NotPurfect.com, retrieved 16 July 2015
  11. ^ a b Michael Molenda, Epiphone Dot Studio, Guitar Player magazine, June 2005
  12. ^ Epiphone Dot Studio, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
  13. ^ Epiphone Dot Deluxe, Musician's Friend, retrieved 16 July 2015
  14. ^ Epiphone Dot Super VS – Another Great Limited Editition Axe from Epi, Guitar Gas, 1 April 2014
  15. ^ Limited Edition Dot Royale, Epiphone, retrieved 16 July 2015
  16. ^ Bazan: Alone at the Microphone DVD, DavidBazan.com, retrieved 21 July 2015
  17. ^ Lee Ranaldo - Epiphone Dot on Equipboard, retrieved 21 July 2015

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