NGD: Epi Dot with opinions

[dystrust]

Re: NGD: Epi Dot with opinions

I know you weren't talking about mine, but I just wanted to comment on these two points in regard to my specific guitar, if I may.

1. I would not call the neck shape of mine slim-taper, and it is pretty close to the "50's" profile on my LP Standard. I enjoy the chunky neck shapes, and this feels right at home.

2. The fingerboard does not feel plastic at all. It is no different than any other rosewood board I have played, although the back of the neck you are dead-on. The finish overall is very plastic-y, and the only thing that prevents it from feeling like a more expensive guitar. As for the edges, that's personal preference I guess, and I don't mind it.

3. You are right about the electronics and other hardware. No further comment is needed from me lol.

Epi's vary a lot in neck thickness, I think intentionally, to appeal to as many players as possible. I have a Dot that has a mahogany neck that's a 1958-59 thickness (most Dots have maple necks and aren't as beefy). The ad copy' on their current production G400's say 'slim taper neck', but they're thick and chunky. You can't lump Epi necks all together.

I realize that my earlier post could've been worded better as far as neck backshape. I didn't mean to imply that all Epi necks are slim-taper, merely than many of the ones I encountered were. I honestly haven't played many since I was originally shopping for a 335 back in 2007. At the time I bought a MIK Hamer Echotone because it seemed the best option available, and I played it regularly for a few years. Gradually the few things that weren't what I wanted got to me and I bought my current 335 in 2012.

 

[Matt42]

Re: NGD: Epi Dot with opinions

I really like the P-Rails in it. Was playing her tonight at band practice and she just has such a rich, warm growl. We play classic rock, so I don't use particularly high gain settings. The semi-hollow has a naturally warmer sound and then the P-Rails have kind of a unique "thick" sound as well... and the two go well together in my opinion. I also installed Triple Shots so I could have all the switching options, and I really like the P-90 option too (like an old Riviera).

Bottom line: I think it's a winning combination and I highly recommend it, but if you're looking for a classic PAF sound it may not be what you're looking for.

Here's a sound sample with my band playing "Balinese." I'm strictly playing rhythm, but it gives you a good idea of how the bridge humbucker sounds:

http://youtu.be/CYCnFmce0ig

I dig that tone for sure. I'm not really after a true PAF sound with the P-Rails by anymeans. I have a Telecaster HH FMT with a 59n and PGb, so that gets me into the PAF territory. My new amp is wonderfully responsive and I have visions of utilizing the P-Rails to exploit that.

 

[Mincer]

Re: NGD: Epi Dot with opinions

Wow, great deal! Now throw some Seth Lovers in there, and keep that thing!