Epiphone Dot Studio Cherry 2014 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

This is an Epiphone Dot Studio in Cherry finish. A pared down version of the well-known ‘Dot’, this instrument was made in China in 2014, and features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Mahogany body with Mahogany centre block, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a T-o-M bridge and StopBar tailpiece along with a set of Grover Rotomatic tuning machines. A pair of Epiphone Alnico Classic humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and master volume and tone controls.

The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the SlimTaper D profile feeling smooth and articulate in the hand for a responsive playing experience across the register. There is a slightly flattened area to the centre of the profile which encourages ergonomic thumb positioning for melodic lines and tricky chord voicings. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its 12” radius is practical for a wide range of styles and techniques. Along with the double cutaways and familiar ‘ES-335’ body design, this is a guitar which provides comfortable playability and practicality in both standing and seated positions.

As with the more common Epiphone Dot, the Dot Studio features a semi-hollow construction. Semi-hollow bodies strike a perfect balance between the open, airy and dynamically responsive tone of a hollow guitar, whilst being more practical for live use thanks to their feedback resistant centre block. However, this Studio model is constructed from Mahogany rather than Maple. This produces a deep richness to the tone which is distinct from the Maple-constructed Dot. The pair of Epiphone Alnico Classic humbucking pickups deliver thick and full-bodied tones which work well in a wide variety of styles and settings, encompassing crystal clean sounds and crunchy distortion tones alike.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1020526205730

Weight: 7.9lbs

Serial: 1412206451

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall good condition. The front face demonstrates a notable scratch to the centre which has been filled in with a sharpie by a previous owner. Light scuffing is present to the front top edge. Light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light.

Neck: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the neck demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. The rear of the neck demonstrates a small white mark in line with the 5th fret. This is not raised and cannot be felt by the hand in playing position. An indentation is present at the bass side rear near the 12th fret.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching, scuffing and indentations, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny. Most notably a small cluster of indentations to the tip of the bass side horn.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. Very light denting is apparent in the early register. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional and good condition. Mild scratching and tarnishing is apparent to the bridge, tailpiece, pickup covers and tuners.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

No case is provided with this guitar.

Truss rod tool not included.