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Chizz
Chizz Posts: 28,352
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I'm thinking of adding an Epiphone Dot to my collection. Does anyone have any experience of these?

Or does anyone have an alternative, favourite axe?
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  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    I'm a Gretsch fan when in comes to semihollow guitars.
    Also love my les pauls.
    Check out mylespaul.com, great epi section with lots of knowledgeable folks.
    Alternatives in pricerange to a dot would be Japanese Korean guitars. eg Ibanez.
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,880
    Hendrix' famously used a standard white fender (although upside down and left handed)

    Says it all no need for anything too fancy in my opinion.
  • StewieGriffinSE7
    StewieGriffinSE7 Posts: 489
    I'm a strat man all the way. USA Fender custom shop Clapton signature model in Pewter with noiseless pickups
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,352
    Absurdistan said:

    I'm a Gretsch fan when in comes to semihollow guitars.
    Also love my les pauls.
    Check out mylespaul.com, great epi section with lots of knowledgeable folks.
    Alternatives in pricerange to a dot would be Japanese Korean guitars. eg Ibanez.

    Thanks! Bookmarked: very useful!
  • Vinnie V.
    Vinnie V. Posts: 1,509
    The Ibanez hollow bodies are very very good. Don't own one but have played a few and all have been excellent.
  • mr.se7
    mr.se7 Posts: 272
    I have a Les Paul but my main passions are fenders, I love Jazzmasters and Jaguars, but strats are also a favourite of mine.

    I am looking into semi-hollow guitars though, the one that Noel Gallagher uses (An epiphone I think, the name escapes me) would be a preference.
  • fattmatt
    fattmatt Posts: 586
    I have a cream Fender Strat. I don't like Gibsons as they look like violins IMO.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,352
    Is there a good British electric guitar brand?
  • Oakster
    Oakster Posts: 6,812
    Not British but I love the look of the Pure Salem brand coming out of the US at the moment .....

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  • Bostonaddick
    Bostonaddick Posts: 828
    It will depend what type of sound you are looking for and budget. For classic/southern rock/blues, use a Gretsch hollow body. The Les Paul is a great rhythm guitar and I personally think everyone should learn on a les paul. Strats are very versatile when it comes to styles which is why they are so popular. For a grungier rock sound, consider a jaguar or a solid body gretsch. My personal favorite is the prs custom line - great tones, very clean for a lead guitar with a little bit of a jazz sound. I am not a big fan teles - sound is just a little bit too generic for me. Dots are good for the price point but if you have the cash, upgrade to the similar style Gibson - you will definitely notice the difference.
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    Chizz said:

    Is there a good British electric guitar brand?

    Jj guitars are a British electric guitar manufacturer. They produce some nice guitars, well made and the latest models look pretty good too.
  • Daggs
    Daggs Posts: 1,344
    Actually they are an English manufacturer. You may need to get used to saying that tomorrow :)
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    Chizz said:

    Is there a good British electric guitar brand?

    Gordon Smith Guitars, handmade to order, pretty much for the price of an Epiphone.

    http://www.gordonsmithguitars.com/
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    edited September 2014
    Sorry posted that again!
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    While I'm here, what do you think of my new rig?image
  • illichassavedit
    illichassavedit Posts: 254
    RedMist said:

    While I'm here, what do you think of my new rig?image

    Looks like Bikey in disguise!
  • quintusboss
    quintusboss Posts: 66
    Palm Bay Guitars are a British company although I am pretty sure they are not made in UK now. I have a UK made 1994 Tidalwave. Great guitar.
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    Ha ha it now has a name...BK! -like it.
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    quintusboss said:

    Palm Bay Guitars are a British company although I am pretty sure they are not made in UK now. I have a UK made 1994 Tidalwave. Great guitar.

    If around at all?

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  • quintusboss
    quintusboss Posts: 66
    Palm Bay are back in business now. Seem to be pretty active on Facebook promoting their wares.
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    Ah right, they used to do the super-strat style lairy coloured things right?
  • quintusboss
    quintusboss Posts: 66
    They're the ones, still do. Its difficult to hide with one of those!!!
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    Here's a link if you're interested-
    http://www.jjguitars.com
  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    Chizz I have an Ibanez AS93 archtop semi hollow and it beats Epiphone Dots all day long for quality and sound. Like the Dot it has a solid sustain block and so far I have never had any issues with Feedback. Great guitar for any genre I picked mine up second hand on e-bay for £250 a bargain.

    Also consider Tokais they have some great ES335 lookalikes for a fraction of the price Rockem Music in Rotherham are a good stockist.

  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,352
    daveaddick said:

    Chizz I have an Ibanez AS93 archtop semi hollow and it beats Epiphone Dots all day long for quality and sound. Like the Dot it has a solid sustain block and so far I have never had any issues with Feedback. Great guitar for any genre I picked mine up second hand on e-bay for £250 a bargain.

    Also consider Tokais they have some great ES335 lookalikes for a fraction of the price Rockem Music in Rotherham are a good stockist.

    Thank you.

  • charlton_hero
    charlton_hero Posts: 4,671
    If you want a hollow, get a Gretsch.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,352
    charlton_hero said:

    If you want a hollow, get a Gretsch.

    Thanks for this.

    What I like about my current hollow-body and the dot is that it is not "fully" hollow. Instead, it has a "block" of wood in the middle, giving it extra weight. Does the Gretsch also have this?
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,206
    RedMist said:

    While I'm here, what do you think of my new rig?image

    Wasn't you on the noisy neighbour thread was it?
  • RedMist
    RedMist Posts: 1,404
    He he, no this is strictly for live only, can't even fart at home without her next door complaining-was playing through a 5 watt practice amp once and she knocked at the door to say it was shaking the floor!

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