Hello, I'm planning to buy an Epi 335 Figured but I've noticed that the prices between a "normal" 335 and a Dot are considerably different, and I wanted to know which are the mechanical difference between them (Merry Christmas)
Dot vs 335
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Having recently purchased the 335 Figured, I am also curious. While we wait for more, here’s what I think I know. The 335 is part of their “inspired by Gibson” line. Supposedly built to original blueprints. Also, in the ads the description says Grover tuners but the specs say Epiphone deluxe; mine has Epiphone. Two little niggles: the bright white graph Tech NuBone nut clashes with the nice ivory colored binding, and one of the f holes inner edges had no finish - quickly fixed with colored marker.
This isn’t a comparison because I’ve never even touched a Dot. But the 335 is a wonderful guitar! I’ve had it about a month and I just can’t put it down. Not to be a snob, but this is the only non American guitar on my wall. And I haven’t touched the Martin or strat since (except the few days I had it in for a setup!). It’s just really FUN!
PS: I called graphtech asking if the nut was stainable. They said that setting in the sun for a couple of weeks would darken it! Guess I’ll get used to it!
This isn’t a comparison because I’ve never even touched a Dot. But the 335 is a wonderful guitar! I’ve had it about a month and I just can’t put it down. Not to be a snob, but this is the only non American guitar on my wall. And I haven’t touched the Martin or strat since (except the few days I had it in for a setup!). It’s just really FUN!
PS: I called graphtech asking if the nut was stainable. They said that setting in the sun for a couple of weeks would darken it! Guess I’ll get used to it!
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Spend a bit more and buy a Sheraton.
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I think a Riviera would be a better choice for comparison to the "335"
Why? What are the differences between the 335, the Sheraton, and the Riviera?
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The Sheraton II is basically just a fancy 335. The Riviera has different pickups (except for some in the 80s/90s that had full size humbuckers). That's pretty much it as far as I know.
