nothin but the blues
03-17-2005, 02:24 PM
I was lucky enough to play a couple of these guitars the other day, which are apparently hard to find as they sell like hotcakes (I helped a sales guy at GC sell the 2 they had last Saturday). I wanted to let you all know about them if you haven't checked them out.
For the money, these are probably the best Acoustic examples available (well that I have played). They range from $599.99ish, to about $1,000.00. The ones I played were $629.99, and $599.99. The guitars are extremely well built, and are entirely "wood".
They have a decent selection model wise as well (check out they're website at the link I posted below).
The 2 that I played were Dreadnaught style, and those who know me here, know that I very much prefer small bodied guitars. I hang out in the GC every Saturday for hours, and have played just about every acoustic guitar you can think of, all price ranges, and in this price range its no competition, the Masterbilt Epiphone is the best hands down, sound wise, built quality etc.
You can get a all wood acoustic, with Rosewood back and sides, and Sitka Top for $629.00... pretty darn good deal if you ask me. They also have some with Mahogany back/sides, with Sitka Tops for a little less. It also comes with this neat soft/hardshell case, with a built in Hygrometer! Case isn't as good as a pure solid hard shell of course, but should hold up just fine.
Seeing how you all already know my Martin obsession (some call it loyalty :lol: ) I was so impressed with these guitars, that I just placed an order for a 000 sized, vintage sunburst (will be here next Tuesday). I was lucky enough to get the last one Music123.com had, as I mentioned they seem quite difficult too find.
Anyone that is looking for a relatively affordable acoustic, certainly check out these Epiphone Masterbilts (yea thats right I said it... Epiphone Acoutics!!:lol: )
I'll post some pics of it when I get it on Tuesday, as well as a short review if I get a chance to really play it. Here's a picture of one though to give you an idea.
http://img19.exs.cx/img19/8533/125871f7yd.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us/)
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=&CollectionID=15
P.S. My Martin 000-ECHF is at my Luthiers being set up, should be getting it back next week. I'll post some sort of review after I get a chance to really play it. :thumbsup:
For the money, these are probably the best Acoustic examples available (well that I have played). They range from $599.99ish, to about $1,000.00. The ones I played were $629.99, and $599.99. The guitars are extremely well built, and are entirely "wood".
They have a decent selection model wise as well (check out they're website at the link I posted below).
The 2 that I played were Dreadnaught style, and those who know me here, know that I very much prefer small bodied guitars. I hang out in the GC every Saturday for hours, and have played just about every acoustic guitar you can think of, all price ranges, and in this price range its no competition, the Masterbilt Epiphone is the best hands down, sound wise, built quality etc.
You can get a all wood acoustic, with Rosewood back and sides, and Sitka Top for $629.00... pretty darn good deal if you ask me. They also have some with Mahogany back/sides, with Sitka Tops for a little less. It also comes with this neat soft/hardshell case, with a built in Hygrometer! Case isn't as good as a pure solid hard shell of course, but should hold up just fine.
Seeing how you all already know my Martin obsession (some call it loyalty :lol: ) I was so impressed with these guitars, that I just placed an order for a 000 sized, vintage sunburst (will be here next Tuesday). I was lucky enough to get the last one Music123.com had, as I mentioned they seem quite difficult too find.
Anyone that is looking for a relatively affordable acoustic, certainly check out these Epiphone Masterbilts (yea thats right I said it... Epiphone Acoutics!!:lol: )
I'll post some pics of it when I get it on Tuesday, as well as a short review if I get a chance to really play it. Here's a picture of one though to give you an idea.
http://img19.exs.cx/img19/8533/125871f7yd.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us/)
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=&CollectionID=15
P.S. My Martin 000-ECHF is at my Luthiers being set up, should be getting it back next week. I'll post some sort of review after I get a chance to really play it. :thumbsup: