History:
Purchase: Paid AU$800 at Guitar World on the Gold Coast. It is the first new eliectric I have bought since I got a Squier Strat about 12 years ago.
What I Like About This Unit: This is just so different to my faithful Squier. Where the strat has a trebly attack, the DOT is really versatile. I have grown up playing punk rock in a local band but have started to experiment with different sounds and styles and this guitar is fantastic to da that on. The neck pickup is so warm and the bridge has a real bite, however, what I really like is the balance between bass resonse and treble. I am not a great guitar player but I enjoy the feel and the sounds I can get out of it.
What I Do NOT Like About The Epiphone DOT ES-355: Not much at all. Any problems I have had have been a result of playing an unfamiliar guitar. Feels totally different to a fender with a flatter fingerboard. This is something I was initially put off by but have grown to like. There are no other real dislikes about the sound or feel.
DOT ES-355 Quality: The fit and finish is quite good on this unit. I have compared it to the Ibanez Artcore series guitars and think they are possible a bit better but this is close to perfect. I guess you also need to realise that they are made to be played and won't look brand new forever. The DOT seems well put together and solid and that is what matters.
Summary: Great guitar.... go get one.
Rating of this product: 5
This Epiphone Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: John S
Date: 2004-03-22
Epiphone DOT ES-355 Electric Guitars
Usefulness Rating: 4.3 out of 5. 10 reader(s) voted.
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