scantron Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've got a black Dot Studio. Originally it looked like there was no binding, but if you look close there's the impression of binding under that paint. Can the paint be scraped off to reveal the binding underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've got a black Dot Studio. Originally it looked like there was no binding, but if you look close there's the impression of binding under that paint. Can the paint be scraped off to reveal the binding underneath? Only one way to find out for sure, yes? <rsdx is not responsible for any damage to one's guitar from following his foolish advice> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scantron Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Only one way to find out for sure, yes? <rsdx is not responsible for any damage to one's guitar from following his foolish advice> I'm going to go for it! Some masking tape and a razor blade will hopefully reveal white binding... hopefully... If not I'll be needing some black paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 My recollection is that the early dot studios, which came in assorted bright gloss colors (along with white & black), had true body binding rather than painted on lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex-Dot Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Mine's an gloss black 04 and it has white binding on the body that's faded to the eggshell color. Is your's gloss Black or flat black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_edward Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I've got a black Dot Studio. Originally it looked like there was no binding, but if you look close there's the impression of binding under that paint. Can the paint be scraped off to reveal the binding underneath? The guitar has a laminated top and back, the way they're assembled the top / back are sitting on the sides - you're probably looking at the endgrain of the top / back, not binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I think some had black binding, like the current ones. Are you sure the paint is OVER the binding, and it's not just black binding against the black paint? Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scantron Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Mine's a gloss black, not sure of the year. It occurred to me that there might be just black binding under the paint, so it might be kind of pointless to expose it. I did trick it out though with Gibson '57 & '57+ pickups, Tonepros bridge, featherweight Gotoh tailpiece, Gibson tuners, Gold knobs w/pointer washers, and a vintage bone nut. It's pretty awesome now, the sustain is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I think that's the first Dot Studio I really like the looks of. In fact I think I might like it better than a regular Dot. All black and stripped down to the basic elements, kind of like if Chuck Berry was born a Mennonite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Very nice. Lean an' mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scantron Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks! I was never a fan of the Dot Studio but I got a super deal on this one that I couldn't pass up. Tricking it out was essential, plus it needed a fret dressing. Most guitars need a fret dressing though. I've owned Epi Dots before and I like this one better after the mods. It was interesting to see how much the Tonepros bridge & lightweight tailpiece improved the tone & sustain. Like night and day! The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that there's no inlay dots on the fretboard. Takes a little getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Yeah, kind of makes you wonder why they call them Dots when they don't actually have any dots on them. But that would be easy to add with a drill press and a set of Forstner bits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougefresh91 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 That black Dot is really nice looking. Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scantron Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks Doug! Brian- I've been planning on doing that, I even have the the dot inlay material ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Yes, I have to agree with Brian. That is one of the only Dot's I've seen and liked. I'm just not a fan of the big semi, and hollow bodies. But that black studio is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex-Dot Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That's a great looking Dot Studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneezo Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I wanted one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Lunatic Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A member from way back had a black one with white binding. It had Duncan Phat Cats and a 335-style pickguard. There have been a few flavors of Dot Studios over the years - fewer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Very classy looking geet, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scantron Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! I've been playing this guitar in my band and it's working out nicely. Still curious about the binding though, I'm going to have to scratch it somewhere inconspicuous. The guitar, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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