Gibson ES-335 Dot

Advantages: works like a horse!
Disadvantages: expensive, prone to headstock breaks

...One thing you'll hear musicians say about the Gibson ES range of guitars is that they never let you down. Its a real workhorse, both on stage and in the studio. It combines the best of both acoustic and solid body designs, with a solid maple block placed inside to control unwanted feedback from the semi acoustic that still remains one of the slimmest around. These models aren't just for jazz guitarists (BB King plays one, as does Bernard Butler!) but many have fallen into the hands of those who play on the outside, their classic golden tone coming from a couple of 1957 PAF Gibson humbuckers, their thin tapered necks inspiring you to go further than ever. there are many more expensive guitars, but few have been worked as hard! price - from £1899 Body: Top wood: Maple Back wood: Maple *Other: Maple rims Dimensions: 16" (W... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely versatile and gorgeous too!
Disadvantages: People with tiny hands need not apply.

...jazzy tones if thats what floats you boat. If you want to sound like Hank Marvin, look elsewhere. Typically, Dots have a laminated maple body, rosewood fretboard, and laminated mahogony neck. Dont let the fact is laminated put you off - so are Gibson ES335's, which are 5 times the price! Right. SOUND On clean settings, my baby sounds like a dream. The humbuckers are Epiphones own (NOT Gibsons like stated in the other review), but they are sweet sounding, and with a mid range output so they are very versatile. Add some overdrive, and you'll be very pleased with what you hear, especially in the lower registers. Ive had my Dot screaming out at full volume with masses of overdrive, and feedback is hardly an issue at all - brilliant. The alnico humbuckers even handle full on distortion surprisinly well too. When you start venturing up... Read review

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Advantages: A good buy if you are thinking of buying a Les Paul guitar
Disadvantages: Other guitars offer better value for money

...I recently bought a '93 Les Paul Studio to avoid taking my older guitars out to gigs - too many Daylight Robbers in this world nowadays! Overall, the build quality is acceptable. I have bought this guitar because I want something that sounds like a LP Custom, and the range of Gibson tones available is wider than that. It can be made to sound like an SG by using the tone controls, and it is possible to approach the "woman" tone of the ES335 with this guitar! It plays acceptably, although the bridge has to be on its lowest setting, and I have other guitars with a better action. I like the short scale on Gibson guitars - it suits my small hands, and gives a little more tension with light strings than a Fender does. I have no issues with the hardware and the overall appearance is good, although there are a couple of cracks... Read review

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