retArmyLTC Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I'm Retired Army (in February), living in rural North Texas - West of the DFW metro-mess. Fairly new to guitar with acoustic only instruments to date, but long time secret admirer of semi and hollow body guitars. Yesterday I traded a Craigslister a vintage Yamaha 6 string acoustic I wasn't playing for an Epi Dot Deluxe VS. The thing was dirty, dusty and crusty with what appeared to be factory original strings set a mile off the fret board. Given the condition, and lack of any noticeable wear, it looked like it was never played. I got the Dot and a Line 6 Spyder IV 15 watt amp in the even trade. (I'm sure I got the better end of the deal.) Anyway, cleaned and polished, dull strings removed (after set up), the ca. 2011 built guitar is gorgeous! Pictures to follow soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve112 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I'm Retired Army (in February), living in rural North Texas - West of the DFW metro-mess. Fairly new to guitar with acoustic only instruments to date, but long time secret admirer of semi and hollow body guitars. Yesterday I traded a Craigslister a vintage Yamaha 6 string acoustic I wasn't playing for an Epi Dot Deluxe VS. The thing was dirty, dusty and crusty with what appeared to be factory original strings set a mile off the fret board. Given the condition, and lack of any noticeable wear, it looked like it was never played. I got the Dot and a Line 6 Spyder IV 15 watt amp in the even trade. (I'm sure I got the better end of the deal.) Anyway, cleaned and polished, dull strings removed (after set up), the ca. 2011 built guitar is gorgeous! Pictures to follow soon. Welcome to the forum, retArmyLTC. Very much like to see some pics of your Dot Deluxe. Sounds like you found a good deal, nice guitar to start your electric adventure. I too like semi-hollow guitars, I just bought my first since owning a couple of Gibson ES series in the '60s, an Epi ES339 Pro VS. (my avatar) Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi & welcome. Hope you are enjoying that Dot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yesterday I traded a Craigslister a vintage Yamaha 6 string acoustic I wasn't playing for an Epi Dot Deluxe VS. Welcome to the board and the Dot club, LTC. Epi Dot was my first and still best electric. Awesome guitar, and the Deluxe is even moreso. Looking forward to your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryKirsch Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Welcome! ...and congrats on the Dot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Congrats on the guitar and retirement, thank you for serving! you got a GREAT deal I'd say... The amp, quite frankly, you can find better in the "modeling" line up, albeit line 6 was the pioneer in this aspect, they eventually were outdone by the Fender Mustangs which are very very good modeling amps, but for what they do,, that spider? yea,, hours of fun, and - you basically walked away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacongrease Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Welcome and thank you for serving our country! Let's have those pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 VERY NICE! How's she play? And second the Thank You For Your Service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 #1 Thank you for your service, #2 Welcome to the forum, #3 Welcome to the Dot club. They are great guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve112 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Now that is one good looking Dot. How's she play? IMO you definitely scored a great deal. Love the whole VS and flame top, gorgeous. Those are great guitars and your timing was perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retArmyLTC Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks guys. This guitar is fantastic......looks great, sounds great......I'm loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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