Feature:
Came with a Cord and Truss Rod Wrench. I purchased the case which as I stated before if not bad. The Pots seem cheap, but they are quiet so can't complain. The switch I know will have to be replaced it I used it much as I am sure it will wear out. As I said before this is not a $2000.00 Guitar but compared to others in this price range the quality is better.

Quality:
The only reason I went with a 9 is because of the electronics. Cheap. The finish is really nice quality. I searched and found no imperfections at all on the finish, the neck mount, binding or how all the parts fit together. The tuners are tight, I tuned it 2 weeks ago after I put new strings on it and it still is in tune.

Value:
For the price you can't beat it. For the same price you can get a Fender Strat or even a Gibson Melody Maker. But for the Quality and materials used, this is a bargain.

Desirability:
Love the looks of this guitar. Looks like the Gibson ES-335. Was hard to make up my mind between the Blond or Cherry. I went with the Cherry, nice looking guitar finish I am happy I did.

Sound:
I play though a Marshall JCM 800 and a JCM 900 1960A Speaker Cab, I feel the Dot gives me the tone I was looking and expected when I bought it, so no surprises. I can adjust between pickups and get that hard spike lead tone with the bridge pickup and with the neck I can smooth it to a nice Jazz or Blues Tone. To practice I have a Marshall MG 10 watt. The sound from that amp is not very good on the bright channel but with the overdrive channel it sounds not bad. The Dot is not a Gibson ES-335, but my bank account is not empty either. I am satisfied with the purchase. The set up out of the box was not very good. The strings were high. I adjusted the bridge lowered the action and put on Gibson Vintage 10's. The "G" String hung at the nut so I filed just a little and used so graphite lube in the groves and that cured the problem. The neck pickup was at a strange angle so I took it off and set it for what I feel was correct. I purchased the Dot with the case, both came packaged very good. The case quality is not bad.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to modify the tones as you desire. Have to get used to the size, it is a monster! I like the neck size, seems to have been made for my hand. Very confortable to play standing or sitting.

Support:
10 is what Epiphone deserves. My first Guitar was a 1962 Epiphone Crestwood Custom, I paid $115.00 for it in 1964 from the original owner (brother-in-law. I played in bands thoughout the 60's and it was my main guitar. The Tremolo broke and Eipiphone replaced it for labor only after having the guitar for 8 years. Wish I still owned it!! That was an Epiphone that was made by Gibson, but I still expect if there is a problem they will take care of it.

Overall:
I plan to use Dot just fun playing. I have a 08 Gibson Les Paul Standard (the last before the new 08's)an American Strat in Pewter and an inexpensive Fender Acoustic. This adds to my collection of guitars. If lost I would replace, maybe not right away but I would buy another. I may change the pickups later and the electronics just to increase the quality.

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.

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.

Feature:
For a 'made in Korea' guitar I feel the workmanship is applaudable. The tuners work very well and the pickups are now authentic Gibson double coils, as opposed to low output Samsung pickups that had been used some years ago. Each guitar comes with a 'Set-up * inspected by Gibson in the USA' tag, which is a believable claim. I bought an Epiphone Bigsby-style vibrato tailpiece but won't install it until I replace the tuners with Schallers.

Quality:
It played perfectly right out of the box. The (cherry) finish on the guitar is beautiful, and it's as big as a damn coffee table. I've heard the electronics are questionable and may need replacing but mine have lasted about two years so far without signs of fading. One of the best things about these instruments are that they're great, but are cheap enough to carry a backup. I don't.

Value:
You're not going to find a better sounding guitar in this price range. I've played this alongside Gibson 335's and simply do not hear a $2000 difference.

Desirability:
I keep it on a stand because just seeing it sitting in the corner makes me want to pick it up & play.

Sound:
Well constructed hollowbody that resonates nicely even unplugged. It has the meatiest sound of any guitar in my arsenal (including Strats and a Ric) and also one of the most versatile. It begs to be played through a Vox amplifier (the new valvetronix series have merit)-- with some overdrive and reverb the pentatonic overtones come SOARING out of this guitar. It's perfect for psycho-revisionists like Spritualized, BRMC, Lupine Howl, and myself.

Support:
Have not dealt with / have not needed to deal with.

Overall:
I have a love affair with archtops, and this is the best-looking, best-sounding model that I can think of.

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.

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.

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.