Gibson vs Epiphone

I’ve been a longtime fan of semi-hollow guitars, especially the Epiphone Dot 335. My first one, bought around 2002, was a revelation—great playability and a tone that echoed Eric Clapton’s Live from Hyde Park vibe. As a less-than-virtuosic player, I chased that warm, singing 335 sound, and the Epiphone Dot delivered. It was the backbone of my…