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SKU: EEMANASNH3

Product Description

Epiphone have brought the critically acclaimed quality of their Masterbilt series to the classic looks of the Dreadnaught. The AJ500RCE offers two classic finishes, Natural Satin, and Vintage Sunburst Satin.

The NanoFlex pickups are joined by discrete Shadow Sonic controls in the sound hole, so you can easily adjust your Volume and EQ on stage without breaking away from your performance. You’ll also find a Phase anti-feedback switch in there to help keep your sound in check on stage. 

Here's what Epiphone say about the Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500RCE Acoustic Guitar

Ltd. Ed. Masterbilt AJ-500RCE
Epiphone’s new Masterbilt AJ-500RCE Acoustic/Electric guitar introduces one the most legendary acoustic guitars in music history, the mighty powerful dreadnaught, to the critically acclaimed Masterbilt series with a beautiful cutaway and two stylish finishes—Natural Satin and Vintage Sunburst Satin.

First released in June 1931, the original Epiphone Masterbilts made a big impression on musicians from all styles of music and new Masterbilts continue to further that reputation around the world. The original Epiphone Masterbilt catalog made the promise: "The possessor of an EPIPHONE instrument has the assurance that every possible precaution has been taken to build instruments for lifetime performance and pleasure." And Epiphone still makes that promise!

Epiphone Masterbilt quality is known around world on stages of all sizes and is backed up by Epi’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson 24/7/365 Customer Service. Make Epiphone history of your own with the Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500RCE Acoustic/Electric, only at your Authorized Epiphone Dealer today.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Top Material Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back Material Solid Rosewood
  • Side Material Solid Rosewood
  • Neck Material Mahogany; 1-piece plus heel
  • Neck Shape Options SlimTaper™; D profile
  • Neck Joint Glued-In; Dove-Tail with hide glue
  • Truss Rod Adjustable
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood with Pearloid Dot inlays
  • Bridge Pickup Shadow® NanoFlex™ ; Under Saddle
  • Electronics Shadow® Sonic™ Soundhole
  • Controls Master Volume
  • Treble EQ
  • Bass EQ
  • Phase "Anti-feedback" Switch
  • Low-Battery Indicator
  • Power Two #2032 Lithium Batteries (3V)
  • Binding Body = 5 ply; Neck = 1 ply; Headstock = 3-ply
  • Fingerboard Radius 14"
  • Frets 20; medium
  • Bridge Rosewood
  • Saddle Material Bone
  • Nut Width 1.69"
  • Nut Masterial Bone
  • Hardware Nickel
  • Machine Heads Grover™ Sta-Tite™ 18:1 ratio
  • Optional Hard Case (940-EDREAD)
  • Case UPC = 711106261362
  • Warranty Epiphone Limited Lifetime
  • Strings D’Addario® 12, 16, 25, 34, 41, 53
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Customer Reviews

5.0

2 reviews

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Peter13th Feb 2016

Best guitar you can buy for the money, beautiful sound all solid wood nice weight and size, lovely tone superb fit and finish.

Trusted Customer8th Nov 2015

My expectations on the quality of this guitar were pretty high. I already have the John Lennon ej160e, and I'm very happy with it. However, as soon as I unboxed the masterbilt, it was mediately impressed by its stunning looks , finish and build quality. Epiphone have definitely come up with a range of guitars that can rival any other brand at this price range. As for set up, I did need to make a minor adjustment with the bone saddle. The masterbilt series undergo a computerised procedure known as Plek'd. This ensures the neck and frets are finished and set to extreme accuracy, allowing for perfect intonation. However I did notice that the action was a little high on the low E string . The relief of the neck was perfect and I wasn't going to tamper with that! But after removing the saddle it was clear that a line had already been ruled across the bottom ,indicating exactly where it needed sanding down to! Once the job was done the action was perfect. And the guitar didn't disappoint. The deep warm tones were evident from the first strum. Unamplified , the guitar responds beautifully to both the plectrum and fingers, delivering both warmth and clarity. The shadow nanoflex pickup replicates the character of the guitar extremely accurately too, and has treble and bass adjustments beside volume on the preamp. Playing it dry, straight through my PA , I was very impressed by how well the preamp responded, and also assured by the presence of a phase switch to cut any feedback issues. Yes I'm delighted with my purchase. Well done epiphone. If you decide to go for the masterbilt series, you won't be disappointed.

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