Epiphone DOT Reissue ES-335 1999 MIK Near Mint - Cherry Sunburst

The Epiphone DOT is the most straightforward ES-335 reissue in the catalog — named for the dot fingerboard inlays of the original 1958-1961 ES-335 production, before Gibson switched to block inlays.

The late 1990s Korean-made DOT is widely regarded as one of the better-value semi-hollow instruments Epiphone has produced, with consistent build quality and the classic 335 platform in a package that rewards players who want the semi-hollow tone and feel without the full Gibson price. Cherry sunburst on a semi-hollow with chrome hardware is the combination that started the whole conversation in 1958, and it remains the most visually correct configuration for this instrument.

The Alnico Classic neck humbucker reads 8.92k and the Alnico Classic Plus bridge reads 8.42k — closely matched and correctly specified for the semi-hollow application, with the warm, clear character that Alnico magnets produce and the dynamic sensitivity that players associate with the 335 platform specifically. The SlimTaper D mahogany neck at .838" at the first fret and .964" at the twelfth is fast and comfortable. Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays at 12" radius, 22 frets, Tune-o-Matic bridge with stop bar tailpiece, all original throughout. Wiring and solder joints original. Amber top hat knobs, black pickguard, Gibson-logo truss rod cover. At 8 lbs 8 oz this is correctly weighted for the platform. Action set at 2/32" on both strings at the twelfth fret.

Near mint condition throughout — an exceptionally clean example of late 1990s Korean Epiphone production. Original Epiphone hardshell case in very good condition.

The frets look nearly new, the neck is straight and the action low, and there is room in the truss rod for future neck relief adjustments.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

• Color: Cherry Sunburst
• Finish Original?: yes
• Finish Condition: near mint
• Weight: 8lbs 8oz
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .8385"
• Neck Thickness At 12th Fret: .9645"
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2.0320"
• Body Length: 18-3/4"
• Lower Bout: 15-1/4"
• Waist: 9-9/16"
• Upper Bout: 11-3/8"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 1-7/8"
• Overall Length: 42"
• Pickguard Color: black
• Pickguard Original?: yes
• Pickguard Condition: excellent
• Pickguard Screws Original?: yes
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper "D"
• Neck Condition: excellent
• Neck Repairs: none
• Neck Finish Original?: yes
• Tuner Brand And Model: closed gear
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Tuner Condition: near mint
• Tuner Markings: n/a
• Tuner Screws Original?: yes
• Truss Rod Cover: yes, Gibson logo
• Nut Material: synthetic
• Nut Repairs: none
• Nut Original?: yes
• Inlay: dot
• Fretboard Material: rosewood
• Fretboard Condition: near mint
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Fret Condition: excellent
• Fret Repairs: none
• Fret Count: 22
• Body Material: maple
• Body Condition: near mint
• Body Repairs: none
• Body Binding: yes
• Body Binding Condition: excellent
• Body Finish Original?: yes
• Body Finish Condition: near mint
• Bridge Brand: Tune-O-Matic
• Tremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Saddle Material: metal
• Saddles Original?: yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Condition: near mint
• Tailpiece Brand: stopbar
• Tailpiece Color: chrome
• Tailpiece Condition: near mint
• Tailpiece Original?: yes
• Switch Type: 3 way toggle
• Switch Condition: near mint
• Switch Original?: yes
• Switch Tip Color: black
• Switch Tip Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Brand: Epiphone Alnico Classic
• Neck Pickup Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Reading: 8.92k
• Neck Pickup Bobbin Color: n/a
• Neck Pickup Markings: n/a
• Neck Pickup Condition: excellent
• Neck Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Neck Pickup Cover Color: chrome
• Bridge Pickup Brand: Epiphone Alnico Classic Plus
• Bridge Pickup Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.42k
• Bridge Pickup Condition: excellent
• Bridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes
• Bridge Pickup Cover Color: chrome
• Solders Original?: yes
• Wiring Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Count: 2
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Potentiometer Condition: excellent
• Knob Color: amber
• Knob Count: 4
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Knob Condition: near mint
• Case Brand: Epiphone
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: very good
• Case Smells?: none
• Accessories Included: none
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Documentation: none
• Smells?: none

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