This is a 1997 Epiphone 335 semi-hollow guitar with major upgrades in hi VG to excellent condition with minimal signs of use with its original Hard Shell case. This was made is the Samik plant in Korea and were know for high quality builds with the exception of the electronics. In this case the harness and pickups have been professionally replaced with high quality components starting with a pair of Arcane Inc Triple clone USA made hand wound PAF replica humbucker pickups (see more info below), excellent grade 500k pots and 022uF capacitors. The guitar is also wired for individual coil spitting with a push/pull on each of the tone knobs. The coil split with these pickups is fantastic and you can really get that strat twang and quack that is so often absent in most coil split humbuckers. This is an amazing sounding guitar with a lovely feeling unbound neck with beautiful darker rosewood that is ebony like to play on and weighs 8.4 pd on my scale. The aftermarket 3 ply pickguard is good quality and does come with the e-logo but I just never put it on so it is in the case. She is in outstanding condition with very little playwear throughout and comes with the original Epiphone branded hard shell case.

In 1997, the Epiphone "The Dot" (their version of the ES-335) was primarily manufactured in Korea (Samick or Peerless factories), which is often highly regarded by collectors for build quality compared to later Chinese-made models.

Body & Construction

·Body Type: Semi-hollow body with a solid center block to reduce feedback.

·Top/Back/Sides Material: Laminated Maple.

·Center Block: Solid Mahogany or Maple (1997 models often featured mahogany).

·Finish: Natural (high gloss).

·Binding: Single-ply cream binding on the top and back.

·Body Width: 16.5"

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Neck & Fingerboard

·Neck Material: Hard Maple (Epiphone used maple for "The Dot" necks from 1997–2007 before switching to mahogany).

·Neck Joint: Glued-in (Set-neck).

·Neck Profile: SlimTaper "D" profile.

·Fingerboard: Beautiful dark and soft Rosewood with Pearloid "Dot" inlays unbound.

·Scale Length: 24.75".

·Nut Width: 1.68".

·Number of Frets: 22.

··  Radius: 12"

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickups: Two Alnico Classic Humbuckers (HH configuration).
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 3-way toggle switch.
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic.
• Tailpiece: Stop-bar.
• Hardware Finish: Chrome (standard for Natural finish).
• Tuners: Typically Grover or vintage-style tulip tuners depending on the specific factory run.

The Arcane Triple Clone Humbucker Set is a premium, hand-wound replica of a specific, high-output 1959–1960 "Patent Applied For" (PAF) bridge pickup. It is designed for players seeking a vintage-accurate tone but with a bit more "beef" and touch sensitivity than a standard low-output PAF.

Core Specifications

Built in Los Angeles on antique winding machines, these pickups use period-correct materials to achieve an exact tonal match to the original vintage unit that was used as a benchmark.

Magnets: Tuned Alnico 5 magnets.Wire: Plain Enamel wire.DC Resistance:Bridge: Approximately \(9.25k\Omega\) (over-wound for higher output).Neck: Approximately \(8.2k\Omega\) (often referred to as the "Triple Mod" neck).Components: Precision-milled parts, select-grade steel, and custom pole screws.Lead Wire: Available in vintage-style 2-conductor (braided shield) or 4-conductor for coil splitting.

Tone and Performance

Reviewers and users describe the Triple Clone set as balanced and articulate, avoiding the "muddy" or "nasal" qualities sometimes found in hotter pickups.

·Character: It is notably bright and punchy compared to other vintage replicas like Gibson Custombuckers or Shaws.

·Clarity: Offers high-end "jangle" and sparkle, maintaining clarity even when pushed with high gain.

·  Responsiveness: Highly touch-sensitive; it cleans up well with the guitar's volume pot and responds dynamically to picking strength.

Trades are always considered if you are in the Los Angeles area. Just let me know what you are offering in detail with photos if your trade item is not listed.

Shipping in the lower 48 USA is free and included. Local pick up in Los Angeles is welcome and will be given a $40 rebate.

Worldwide shipping (anywhere other than the lower 48 states USA) is $300 or less depending on your location. THIS PRICE WILL MOST LIKELY BE LOWER DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE. Overseas buyers just need to pay the upfront upon purchase and I will refund you any difference after your item ships. I will only charge you actual shipping charges and not for packing, handling, or boxes. I do this with everyone so you do not need to request it. I will also include an amount that I would have spent on domestic shipping as a credit as well. So, shipping rebate will be; difference in the Shipping rate PLUS a domestic shipping credit. I will provide a shipping receipt upon request.