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I've always wanted an ES-335. Unfortunately I don't have $1,400 to spare and I didn't want to lock myself a payment plan that could potentially ruin my credit. So instead I settled for a Dot. I got my guitar last Friday and I've been playing it non-stop since then. This is an amazing guitar for the price. Obviously it's not going to be exactly like ES-335 but it's perfect for what it is. If you can afford to get an ES-335 instead than definitely get that guitar instead. If you're like me though and can't afford to do that, than this is a good alternative.

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I just received my new guitar and am completely amazed. The finish is beautiful (Aquamarine) The action is impeccable, the tonal range is unbelievable. I play Gospel music and this guitar is perfect for my style of playing. This is the best guitar I've ever owned (I've been playing for 40 years)

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I wanna say first the people that say this isn’t a Gibson are not being realistic , epiphone is made overseas in a plant run by Americans which Gibson oversees( Gibson has owned epiphone since the late 50’s) Gibson markets these guitars as a more affordable option which is fine bc their entry level guitars are not up to the quality of a good epiphone . Epiphones headatocks are better then Gibson’s and so is their Grover and Wilkinson tuning heads . Yes u will wanna replace the nut , pickups , and pots eventually and the pickup switch . If u do those things you will have an American Es 335 bc the woods used are exactly the same . I have owned many epiphones and I have modded ones that sound amazing . I own a cherry Es 335 pro and epiphone Dot in the blueburst and will be buying the Aquamarine dot soon . These are fantastic guitars at great prices I love mine and I owned a few Gibson’s before . So I can confidently say what I am saying and outside Gibson custom shop guitars they are mass produced like Epiphones and have issues often . If you wanna spend the money on the Gibson name you are free to do what you want with your money But Gibson is surviving in large part to epiphone and I don’t think anyone open minded will be disappointed in an epiphone . Sometimes you get a bad guitar well send it back and get a different one . I have never had one bad epiphone . I can’t wait to put vintage 335 pots in my 2 epiphones . I owned epiphone les Paul’s in the past two

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First let me say this...I have had great experiences with zZounds over the years. I have bought and received fantastic Fender Deluxe Mexican Stratocaster and Fender Mexican Player Telecaster. Very satisfied with the quality and set up of both. Superb. Wouldn't trade them for any American i have tried at the store. Also had great experience with a nice Gretsch double jet........So, when i was recently in the market for a semi or full hollow body I tried several at the local store. Ephiphone Dot, Ephiphone Casino and Epiphone ES 335. I didn't really like the ES 335 nor the Dot. Didn't like the feel of the neck. Was more of a fan of the Casino, priced a few hundred dollars more, but the neck was sweet, easy playability. I was set on buying the Casino until i saw these new Dot Deluxe's with these unique aquamarine and burstblue finishes. I made the mistake of falling for the "look"...the flame top, the color... Since the price was relatively inexpensive and zZounds is great with returns i thought i would take a chance. I received the Aquamarine Epiphone Limited Dot Deluxe yesterday. Initially, at first look, i was really happy with the purchase. It looked unique...looked good. Then i tuned it up. The action was a little high for my taste and the fret buzz on the sixth and fifth strings at the fifth and sixth frets were annoying. Upon closer inspection, the finish was ok, no major flaws..but just felt 'cheap".The flame top veneer.....upon closer look, not so good....didn't look real....but i guess veneer isn't real? So what did i expect. But i digress. i could accept a few flaws as long as the guitar played well. However, this one doesn't. I am thinking of taking it in and seeing if it can be set up and eliminate the fret buzz. I am hopeful it is just some minor needed adjustment and not a warped neck. Speaking of the neck...this one is a slim tapered neck...but in the C shape profile. I don't mind the slim taper until you get up to the first through 3rd frets....a little too narrow for my taste. But that is my fault for not playing it in the store before purchasing. Finally, i plugged it into my Marshall Code and put it through the paces. Pickups not as hot as advertised....seemed dull both in bridge and neck pickups and together. Tried it clean and dirty. Clean seemed to respond better....brighter. Long story short, i would not recommend buying this guitar unless you go play it first. Shame on me for not doing just this, as it is something i have learned the hard way over the years.Don't get seduced by the flame veneer unique color finishes.....make sure you love it just as a good playin guitar first.......I will update my post after my luthier takes a shot at getting the set up right. I am still holding out hope it will turn out ok. Final note; i must say that i am much more impressed with how Fender has been able to make a high quality guitar through Mexico...and Gretsch can through Korea vs. these Epiphone Chinese guitars...huge quality difference. Love to hear how others feel about their Epiphone Dot Deluxe purchase.

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