Berserker Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 So the Dots are the cheapest, but I'm not clear on what the difference is between all these guitars. They look very similar on the epiphone poster I got with my LP. Now I havent seen them in person, epiphone hollow bodies arn't carried in the 2 shops I go to so the difference might be obvious. I know theres going to be plenty of opinions on which ones best but, I'd appreciate advice on what the difference is between the hollow body epi range, things I'm wondering are size, types of pickups and type of music each is most suited for. thanks all, Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sheraton - semihollow with a slimmer, more modern neck profile and large fretboard inlays, fancier headstock Dot - semihollow with a fatter neck, dot inlays, and a simpler headstock Lucille - semihollow with no f-holes, different pickups (can do stereo?), an even fatter neck than Dot (so I'm told) Riviera - similar to the Sheraton. Some of us have one made last year with 3 P90 pickups instead of two humbuckers The Riviera has been discontinued. Never competed well with the Sheraton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sheraton - semihollow with a slimmer' date=' more modern neck profile and large fretboard inlays, fancier headstockDot - semihollow with a fatter neck, dot inlays, and a simpler headstock Lucille - semihollow with no f-holes, different pickups (can do stereo?), an even fatter neck than Dot (so I'm told) Riviera - similar to the Sheraton. Some of us have one made last year with 3 P90 pickups instead of two humbuckers The Riviera has been discontinued. Never competed well with the Sheraton. [/quote'] The Sheraton has a laminated, maple neck, which contributes to its somewhat brighter sound. The Dot has a mahogany neck, which contributes to its somewhat warmer sound. In addition to the fine info Peter posted, add to it that the Lucille is constructed with an access panel on the back of the instrument (like a Les Paul), so you can get at the electronics easily. You have to fish components through the f-holes of the Sheraton and Dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal13112 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 now let's not forget about the casino!! -mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 now let's not forget about the casino!! -mal The Casino is fully hollow. The Sheraton, Dot, Riviera, and Lucile are all semi-hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi Berserker' date=' for I own a Lucille, there some features, which other semis don't have you should know if you need it or not. Fine-Tune-Tailpiece (TP-6) [img']http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/paruwi6172/EPIPHONEBBKINGEBONY-3.jpg[/img] Stereo-out, you have a output for each pup and Varitone Switch Peter Hello Peter, What kind of tone does your Lucille produce compared to say a Sheraton,Dot or Riviera. I'm sorry to ask, I've owned or played all of the others but never a Lucille. mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hey Matt ... One of the things that should also be noted about Lucille is the fact that feedback (which can be an issue with hollow and semi-hollow guitars (especially at high volume) is vitually eliminated by the lack of "f" holes on the guitar. As far as the tone, I find it quite similat to the Sheri in positions 1 and 2. As you move up the dial, it takes on some "single coil" characteristics as the tone gets thinner. Admittedly, I tend to stay on positions 1 and 2 90% of the time. There the guitar produces a very warm, rich bluesy tone. Further up the dial you can get more "twang" out of it. It really is a very versatile guitar. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Jim & Peter, Thanks alot guys! I currently have Casino's and a Riviera, I played a Sheraton yesterday and really liked it but from the info that you guys have given me I want to try one of these out for sure . mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks guys, that lucille looks cool Peter. Sounds like the dot, sheri and the riviera are similar semis and I have to go try them out for myself to see which necks I like the most. I have to admit I was keen on the sheri because I believe thats what John Lee Hooker used to play (love the guitar in 'the healer') but its good to find out the differences between them. I shall go road test them. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpBoy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sheraton - semihollow with a slimmer' date=' more modern neck profile and large fretboard inlays, fancier headstockDot - semihollow with a fatter neck, dot inlays, and a simpler headstock Lucille - semihollow with no f-holes, different pickups (can do stereo?), an even fatter neck than Dot (so I'm told) Riviera - similar to the Sheraton. Some of us have one made last year with 3 P90 pickups instead of two humbuckers The Riviera has been discontinued. Never competed well with the Sheraton. [/quote'] The Riviera has a trapeze tailpiece (styled differently than the Casino's but a trapeze nonetheless), where the Sheraton has a stop tailpiece a la Les Paul. It also has a mahogany neck vs the Sheraton's maple. The Valensi Riviera is still available, although I guess it's the only model left; it is difficult to find. But those P94s it comes with are outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lucille - semihollow with no f-holes' date=' different pickups (can do stereo?), an even fatter neck than Dot (so I'm told)[/quote'] I have a '99 Peerless Lucille, and it has a thin neck like the Sherrys. Not sure about the current batch, but I believe the Gibson Lucilles have a Louisville Slugger style neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 The Riviera has been discontinued. Never competed well with the Sheraton. True, but I never understood why. I think Rivieras are great guitars. They have turned up in famous hands, over the years. As I recall Robbie Robertson played one for much of the time in the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjr781 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I was thinking about replacing the Bridge in my Dot with a TP-6. They are about 110 bucks, what do u think since you have the Lucille with that bridge, is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hmmmmm, no mention of Alleykat, or Wildkat, ............or Flamekat :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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