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Epiphone Dot Arch Top Electric Guitar

The Epiphone Dot Arch Top Guitar features 2 humbuckers and chrome hardware. The scale is 24.75 in. and the nut width is 1.68 in. It has a set neck joint and Maple neck material. The fingerboard is Rosewood/Dot and the body material is made of laminated Maple. Learn More...

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  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $99.75
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
As mentioned in another review, the guitar has a number of tone settings and pots that can really change the sound of the guitar to match any guitar player's needs.

Quality:
Excellent build quality and feel. Feels very solid even when really jamming on it.

Value:
In short, you won't get a better sounding, better feeling, and straight-up COOLER guitar at this price.

Desirability:
Its an Epiphone Semi-Hollow....who wouldn't want it?! (Especially in the cherry finish!)

Sound:
Paired with the proper effects and amplification, this guitar will sound incredible playing any genre of music from rock to blues

Ease of Use:
For a guitar of this size, one would expect it to be quite heavy, but it's actually lighter than my Epiphone G-400. If you're a smaller guitar player, however, I would definitely recommend trying it before buying as it's not the lightest guitar out there.

Support:
Haven't dealt with Epiphone support. That's why I gave it a 5

Overall:
I don't think I'd trade this guitar for anything except the Gibson 335 or maybe a Gretsch...but for 1/10 the price, I'm more than happy with it and expect to have it forever.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
All thats missing is a Bigsby tremelo.

Quality:
It is much better than I expected.

Value:
Exceptional value.

Desirability:
Beautiful lines and curves.

Sound:
Great sound.I seem to be reaching for this 335 over my Strat.

Ease of Use:
I don't see how it could be any better.

Support:
I've only owned it a short time but so far OK.

Overall:
I don't think I would ever get rid of it unless one of my sons talked me out of it and,that would take some talking.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It's an easy guitar to find the sound you want. On picking it up, it feels like a quality instrument.Not a cheap imitation and fits snugly under your arm.

Quality:
Fits comfortably in your hand, a great finish.Smooth easy action,No edges on the fret work.A nicely finished sunburst coloured guitar...I'd have no problem gigging with it. No complaints.

Value:
Other people I know have other replicas of the original and consesus of opinion is I got the best of the deal all round.

Desirability:
The style, colour, the tone, It's got everything I want in a guitar.

Sound:
Love the sound,from a nice smooth jazz tone in the up position to the bluesy characteristics in the the middle and down switch position.I use a fender blues junior to play it through and it's unbelievably sexy as hell.I can't give the sound 10 as I haven't compared it to it's Gibson original. But the tone a pleasure to here and play with..

Ease of Use:
With two volume and two tone pots and three way position switch. You find a great variety in the sounds, a good mix and match playability. Always liked the sound of the 335 and this guitar doesn't disappoint.

Support:
Never dealt with the company...Hope I never have to...

Overall:
I cannot see me parting with this instrument.It's made in China and they're a credit to it's reputation as the next best thing to a gibson 335.I found it well made with a great finish on it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The cherry finish is flawless and mine was a gold hardware "Special Edition" which really looks classy. The hardware is exceptional and the tuners are first rate. I can play for four hours with rarely a tuning adjustment necessary. I did replace the nut with a bone one because the plastic nut cracked when I put on a thcker gauge sting set, but this was only a minor thing.

Quality:
Factory quality control was excellent because this guitar played perfectly, right out of the case. I have gigged with it extensively and, except for a bit of a muddy low end, this guitar has been my main instrument for several years now and I couldn't be more pleased with it.

Value:
For the price, this is an exceptional value. As other reviewers have noted, it blows many much more expensive guitars out of the ball park!

Desirability:
This classic design just exudes class and good looks. The entire package - looks, style, fit and finish, technical quality, playability and sound quality make this guitar irresistable and hard for any serious guitarist to put down. Even if you're not on a limited budget, try this out and compare it to more expensive instruments and you'll be sold.

Sound:
I play in a retro sixties/seventies band and I have owned a Dot for 7 years. This guitar howls and puts out a sound reminiscent of sixties music. I find the bottom end a wee bit muddy and may put in Gibson Classic 57's to perk it up a bit, but it's more than acceptable for live gigs as it is. I owned a Gison Es-335 in the 70's and this guitar stacks up very well against it.

Ease of Use:
I chose this model because of the excellent playability of the Gibson ES-335. This Epiphone version plays just as well. When properly set up, this guitar is a pleasure to play. The three positions availale enable me to coax almost any sound I want from this excellent guitar.

Support:
I had to replace the plastic nut and that would have been free had I not opted to replace it with bone. As it turned out, I only had to pay for the price differential on the part itself, not installation. I am very happy so far with their customer service and the waranty.

Overall:
I have owned this guitar, albeit a "special", more expensive edition, for over 7 years now and it remains my main instrument. As I said, I just might replace the pickups to get a clearer bottom end but, aside from that, I am extremely pleased with this beautiful guitar.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Two volume, two tone, dual humbuckers, three way pickup selector. Me on the other hand...i took out all but the volume knob for the bridge where i threw in my Dirty Fingers and got rid of the pickup selector and the neck pickup. but when they were there...there was alot of versatility and many great tones you could get out of this baby.

Quality:
There were some paint spots missing on the f-holes...the holes are also cut a little too big and there were some intonation difficulties when i first got it, and the paint on the headstock was chipped slightly, but overall very nicely crafted.

Value:
Definately worth every penny you spend on it whether you get it for a good deal like i did (got it for about 300 total) or full price... but not Gibson quality...and not Gibson sound unless you throw in a Gibson Pickup or two.

Desirability:
Semi-Hollows are just soo sexy. I have alot of respect for such a timeless and classical loking instrument such as this one. Im proud to own it honestly.

Sound:
The sound was wonderul when i first bought it but i took out the bride pickup and replaced it with a Gibson Dirty Fingers. Now it screams with excellence. Truly i believe that this Gibson humbucker made it sound more like a Gibson. (I got it in the ebony finish and added a red ribbon stripe to it)

Ease of Use:
Just plug in, find your tone and play. Its a simple guitar (especially mine now) and it feels like an extension to your soul almost...wonderful.

Support:
I say support is the best because i havent had to mess with them atall yet =)

Overall:
I believe this baby (which now has a red ribbon stripe running down the middle of it, check out pics at www.myspace.com/maxwade) could possibly last forever. Just take care of it and dont abuse it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
The pods are a little cheap but function alright. Not a Gibson, but tons cheaper in cost.

Value:
If you can find a better sounding guitar in this price range buy it and tell the rest of the world. This is the best instrument dolar for dollar I've ever bought (Fender Strat, a vintage Fender Coronado , Ibanez, Takamine and Ovation are in my collection currently)

Desirability:
I have the natural...it actually looks much richer in person. Fine wood and finish.

Sound:
Excellent sound quality... lacking in low end punch however.

Ease of Use:
Great action! The tone is pure. Easy to get a sound you like no matter what style of music.

Support:
None needed so far.

Overall:
This a definite keeper which will probably be my mainstay even over my Amercian Strat

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The stock pickups are good enough for gigging. they are usa made pickups so they do produce some awesome sounds.

Quality:
this axe is made as good as any guitar that is 100% playable and with the flame VS looks as good as anything out there including Gibson 335's. the only thing is that the b string tuner is rattling slightly after tech did a quick tuneup with new strings after i bought it but when i change the strings again i just have tighten the nut slightly. does not go out of tune, so i will not bother with it for now. you really don't need a backup unless you will play different styles of music.

Value:
when of the best guitars out there for the money......Period. you will not be sorry after purchasing this guitar, just read all the other reviews about it.

Desirability:
i will use this guitar to gig and play at church since i am one of the musicians there.

Sound:
The sound is very good for an Epi. could not give it a 10 because it isn't a Gibson. but its at least a 9.0 -9.5. you can get anything from rock, jazz, blues, and anything else you can think of.

Support:
never nneded to contact company so i gave this a 10 because of the lifetime warranty.

Overall:
worth every penny spent.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
Just got it and time will tell but it seems very well built.

Value:
You can't go wrong with the price of this guitar. After playing it I would have spent a great deal more to own it.

Desirability:
extremely good looking.

Support:
Hope I will never need support.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the features on it are ok. it really doesnt have many but the switch gives off a couple of really different tones that i like.

Sound:
this has a realy good sound to it and thats why i love it cuz i can get any sound out of it i want. its really good quality all gibson parts and everything and it is a beautiful guitar.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Two tone knobs, and two volume knobs along with a built in switch that you can use in place of a footswitch.

Quality:
This product is made very well. It doesn't go out of hardly ever, you can play it for a good two or three hours straight and it will still be nearly perfectly in tune. The guitar is made very well and has a lifetime warranty which you can't beat.

Value:
For 430 dollars this guitar is a steal. I really have no clue how Epiphone can make a guitar this nice, sell it for so cheap and make any money...this is a great guitar and truly underpriced.

Desirability:
When I first heard and saw this guitar I wanted it. You have to play it to know what I meen.

Sound:
The sound of this guitar is nearly perfect for what I play. The quality of sound is amazing...it is exactly what I want. The guitar responded to the way I play as if I had owned it for 50 years. This guitar is perfect for my music style(punk/rock/alternative) this guitar would be great live, for a recording or for practice. It destroys the Fenders I have tried out before and my friends Epiphone, this Epiphone dot, along with all the others I have heard are incredible guitars.

Support:
Haven't dealt with them yet.

Overall:
I think this guitar will be with me until it wears out or I die. With a lifetime warranty I think this guitar will make the long haul pretty easily.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
So far so good. I can see the switch is cheap and the pods could be changed but so what. It sounds great and when and if they give me trouble I'll change them. Oh yeah, the nut is plastic.

Quality:
Change the hardware and pickups if you want. The rest of this guitar is killer.

Value:
I've never seen a better deal. I would give it an 11 on a scale of 10.

Desirability:
Looks great unless the Flying-V is your ideal of the perfect looking guitar. My Dot is red. The finish is flawless.

Sound:
Two weeks ago I tried a used epiphone Dot at my local music store and almost didn't buy it because of the price ($260.00). I really liked its look and tone but I couldn't believe it could be as good as I thought it was because of the price they were asking. I thought I was missing some major flaw in it. I doubted myself. I tried a number of much more expensive new guitars and kept coming back to the Dot. I was prepared to spend five times what they were asking for the Dot. I left the store without buying a guitar and couldn't get the Dot out of my mind. I went back an hour later. Buying this guitar was the best deal I ever made on an instrument in all my 25 years of playing.

Support:
Never needed any.

Overall:
Every guitar is diffrent. You can pay a lot for a 'big name' guitar and still end up with a turkey. You just have to try them out. I can tell you from experience, the name on the guitar doesn't make it sound good or bad--it's the indivigual guitar. If you're looking as a collector and the name is the thing and re-sale is important the dot is out of the running from the start. But if you're looking for big sound with a small price tage I say try out some Dots. My Dot is one great instrument. I can't say they all are. I took it to a jam session and it was still in tune when I took it out of the case. We were playing jazz standards, not a lot of string bending. I didn't have to tune it once in two hours. I couldn't believe it. I kept checking it with a tuner. If I find another like this one tomorrow I'd buy it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The guitar's a bit too heavy!

Sound:
For the money, the guitar is probably unbeatable all-around. It's a beautiful, solid, instrument that sounds as good as guitars costing several times as much. I just want to lower the action on the strings a bit. I've played about everything; I own six guitars (expensive), and this one is a match for them.

Support:
Have owned old and new epiphones. All OK.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
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