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fatcat · September 12th, 2011, 08:54 AM

And, Lo, this shall be the appreciation thread specifically for the Epiphone Dot.

The future classic, that has captured the the hearts of many....as a platform for a sweet semi-hollow guitar on a budget...

O.K. lets Play........

I call mine Red. So far, his electronics are stock, but that will change soon. I ditched the pickguard, added cream pickup rings, and a bone nut...

I haven't polished it in a while, and it's developed a nice "patina" (I guess thats what I'd call it) sort-of like a billiard ball...looks cool to me actually, but I like satin finished stuff.

I know from another thread that there are many other folks out there with a particular affinity for specific semi-hollow. So, everyone start bragging.....

fatcat · September 12th, 2011, 09:05 AM

here is a link to the thread that was the inspiration for the Club. Thanks for the cool name Bolide

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/other-gui...phone-dot.html

Bolide · September 12th, 2011, 09:32 AM

"Dorothy" is dead stock. So far.
She needs a companion, she needs a faithful but feisty T-Style Toto.

Matthias · September 12th, 2011, 09:41 AM

A few mods to a 2009 Indonesian Dot:

Bigsby B70
Tonerider AlNiCo IV Classics
Gotoh Nashville bridge
Grover vintage-style tuners
Small pickguard
Reflector knobs and cream switch tip
DIY "Custom Made" plaque

All it needs is a channel drilling for the bridge ground wire and a bone nut, but the plastic nut is cut well and tone is good so I might let it wear out first. The electronics are good in this one.

sammy123 · September 13th, 2011, 10:40 AM

Here is a shot of my Epiphones. That is the Joe Pass up front and the Dot in back. I am liking the Dot, but it may need some nut/fret/neck attention to make it perfect.

Warm Gums · September 13th, 2011, 03:08 PM

Worn Brown Studio here (actualy that would be a good name for a studio..)
All stock at the moment, thinking of fitting a P-94 type thing in the neck..
Someday I imagine this will be my only electric, it it's the one affordable guitar I own where there were no obvious compromises, the average person seems to think it cost @ $1000..sounds great thru my Roland Cube...

theGecko71 · September 13th, 2011, 10:45 PM

Apparently I started the thread that was the inspiration for this club. Here's mine--with lugnut knobs. No, I don't like them.

My other electric guitar is a parts-built Esquire:

Woody Duke · September 24th, 2011, 09:29 PM

Here's my '03 Dot with replaced pg, pup bezels, and Carvin C-22 coil-split pups, along with a daguerrotype of me and my ES330TDC back in the day.

RevMike · September 28th, 2011, 09:26 AM

I'm in. I have a Dot Deluxe. Its quite a beauty. It was modded when I got it, with SD Pearly Gates and '59 pickups. I really love the sound of it, but sometimes I feel like the neck is a little fat. I dunno if I could play it all night, but dang, it gets some sweeeeet tones.

Here it is with a few family members....

LeilaVE · October 11th, 2011, 05:30 PM

I had a real nice one I had to let go a while back.

Had her dressed up like a mid 60's 335

Replacement keystone tuners
Gibson 57 Classic pickups
CTS pots
Tonepros bridge

Miss her!

fatcat · October 18th, 2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeilaVE

I had a real nice one I had to let go a while back.

Had her dressed up like a mid 60's 335

Replacement keystone tuners
Gibson 57 Classic pickups
CTS pots
Tonepros bridge

Miss her!

yeah, ya know? I realize that its the little details I like the most..when customizing.. nice

you'll go back..

fatcat · November 6th, 2011, 10:08 AM

I have a pair of seymour duncan '59s on the way, can't wait!

fatcat · November 7th, 2011, 09:27 AM

I'm thinking about going with one of those ES-335 tundratone wiring harnesses. Anyone have any experience with them?

dcooper830 · November 7th, 2011, 02:59 PM

I have 6 Epiphone DOTs. I love them all!!

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fatcat · November 7th, 2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcooper830

I have 6 Epiphone DOTs. I love them all!!

Ha, you ave every color!

elelpe · November 8th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Mine is Chinese Dot, with SD Alnico II Pro (b) - '59 (n)

fatcat · November 8th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Were the Dots always Chinese, or weren't they Korean at some point?

I think I remember reading that they were made in Korea back in the early 2000's.

And, is that true of all Epi's?

sammy123 · November 8th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Mine is Korean. Samick factory. Check out the Epiphone Wikipedia page for figuring out where it was made. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphone

dcooper830 · November 8th, 2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatcat

Were the Dots always Chinese, or weren't they Korean at some point?

I think I remember reading that they were made in Korea back in the early 2000's.

And, is that true of all Epi's?

Some are Korean. Some are Chinese.

elelpe · November 8th, 2011, 01:51 PM

Epiphone MIK 1992-2002. Epiphone MIC 2002-? Chinese Dots have better parts than their Korean siblings.

September 12th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
fatcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Very Deep South Posts: 676 6 Photos	Connect the Dots! And, Lo, this shall be the appreciation thread specifically for the Epiphone Dot. The future classic, that has captured the the hearts of many....as a platform for a sweet semi-hollow guitar on a budget... O.K. lets Play........ I call mine Red. So far, his electronics are stock, but that will change soon. I ditched the pickguard, added cream pickup rings, and a bone nut... I haven't polished it in a while, and it's developed a nice "patina" (I guess thats what I'd call it) sort-of like a billiard ball...looks cool to me actually, but I like satin finished stuff. I know from another thread that there are many other folks out there with a particular affinity for specific semi-hollow. So, everyone start bragging..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Never Confuse Educaiton with Intellegence!

September 12th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
fatcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Very Deep South Posts: 676 6 Photos	here is a link to the thread that was the inspiration for the Club. Thanks for the cool name Bolide http://www.tdpri.com/forum/other-gui...phone-dot.html __________________ Never Confuse Educaiton with Intellegence!

September 12th, 2011, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bolide Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 4,951	"Dorothy" is dead stock. So far. She needs a companion, she needs a faithful but feisty T-Style Toto. __________________ Schnapsidee

September 12th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Matthias Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 502	A few mods to a 2009 Indonesian Dot: Bigsby B70 Tonerider AlNiCo IV Classics Gotoh Nashville bridge Grover vintage-style tuners Small pickguard Reflector knobs and cream switch tip DIY "Custom Made" plaque All it needs is a channel drilling for the bridge ground wire and a bone nut, but the plastic nut is cut well and tone is good so I might let it wear out first. The electronics are good in this one. __________________ Matt

September 13th, 2011, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
sammy123 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 138	Here is a shot of my Epiphones. That is the Joe Pass up front and the Dot in back. I am liking the Dot, but it may need some nut/fret/neck attention to make it perfect. Attached Thumbnails

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September 13th, 2011, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Warm Gums Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,111 10 Photos	Worn Brown Studio here (actualy that would be a good name for a studio..) All stock at the moment, thinking of fitting a P-94 type thing in the neck.. Someday I imagine this will be my only electric, it it's the one affordable guitar I own where there were no obvious compromises, the average person seems to think it cost @ $1000..sounds great thru my Roland Cube...

September 13th, 2011, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
theGecko71 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dayton (NYC Refugee) Age: 42 Posts: 640	Apparently I started the thread that was the inspiration for this club. Here's mine--with lugnut knobs. No, I don't like them. My other electric guitar is a parts-built Esquire: __________________ https://soundcloud.com/matt-adkins-8 http://www.reverbnation.com/thegoodhour

September 24th, 2011, 09:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woody Duke Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Age: 59 Posts: 106	Here's my '03 Dot with replaced pg, pup bezels, and Carvin C-22 coil-split pups, along with a daguerrotype of me and my ES330TDC back in the day. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ "Nicht Bach, oder meer! (not brook, but ocean!)" - Beethoven

September 28th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
RevMike Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,899	I'm in. I have a Dot Deluxe. Its quite a beauty. It was modded when I got it, with SD Pearly Gates and '59 pickups. I really love the sound of it, but sometimes I feel like the neck is a little fat. I dunno if I could play it all night, but dang, it gets some sweeeeet tones. Here it is with a few family members.... Attached Thumbnails

October 11th, 2011, 05:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
LeilaVE TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Truckee, CA Age: 39 Posts: 11	I had a real nice one I had to let go a while back. Had her dressed up like a mid 60's 335 Replacement keystone tuners Gibson 57 Classic pickups CTS pots Tonepros bridge Miss her!

November 6th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
fatcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Very Deep South Posts: 676 6 Photos	I did it I have a pair of seymour duncan '59s on the way, can't wait! __________________ Never Confuse Educaiton with Intellegence!

November 7th, 2011, 09:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
fatcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Very Deep South Posts: 676 6 Photos	I'm thinking about going with one of those ES-335 tundratone wiring harnesses. Anyone have any experience with them? __________________ Never Confuse Educaiton with Intellegence!

November 7th, 2011, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
dcooper830 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 267	I have 6 Epiphone DOTs. I love them all!! \

November 8th, 2011, 02:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
elelpe Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: sea Posts: 760	Mine is Chinese Dot, with SD Alnico II Pro (b) - '59 (n) Attached Thumbnails

November 8th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
fatcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Very Deep South Posts: 676 6 Photos	Next question... Were the Dots always Chinese, or weren't they Korean at some point? I think I remember reading that they were made in Korea back in the early 2000's. And, is that true of all Epi's? __________________ Never Confuse Educaiton with Intellegence!

November 8th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
sammy123 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 138	Mine is Korean. Samick factory. Check out the Epiphone Wikipedia page for figuring out where it was made. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphone

November 8th, 2011, 01:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
elelpe Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: sea Posts: 760	Epiphone MIK 1992-2002. Epiphone MIC 2002-? Chinese Dots have better parts than their Korean siblings.

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