{"product_id":"🌟2013🌟-epiphone-masterbilt-dr-500mce-electro-acoustic-guitar-all-solid-natural","title":"🌟2013🌟 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE Electro Acoustic Guitar All Solid~ Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2013 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE\/NA Electro Acoustic – All Solid Woods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of one of Epiphone’s highly regarded Masterbilt acoustics, and a guitar that offers an enormous amount for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2013 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE\/NA combines traditional all-solid acoustic construction with a cutaway dreadnought body and Epiphone’s sophisticated eSonic2 dual-source electronics system. These have built up a strong following for good reason. They are beautifully made, powerful acoustically and exceptionally useful on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many guitars around this price point, the DR-500MCE uses solid tonewoods throughout, with a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides. There are no laminate back and sides hiding underneath the gloss here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a big, open dreadnought voice with excellent projection, strong low end and plenty of clarity through the mids and trebles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cherished 2013 example in generally excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has clearly been looked after throughout its life and presents extremely well for a guitar now over a decade old. There are some light surface marks and normal signs of careful play and handling, but nothing we would consider excessive or concerning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss finish remains extremely attractive, with the spruce top taking on a lovely warm colour and the mahogany back and sides looking particularly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt has also just received:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* New strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Fretboard cleaned and oiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Frets polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Fresh battery fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ready to play and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-Solid Masterbilt Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masterbilt range was designed to offer something considerably more traditional than a typical mass-produced electro acoustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, scalloped bracing and a glued dovetail neck joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction gives the guitar a lively, resonant acoustic response and means it should continue developing tonally as the solid woods mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a full-sized dreadnought with a Venetian cutaway, giving plenty of acoustic volume while still allowing easy access further up the fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpiphone eSonic2 Electronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth highlighting that this particular guitar is fitted with the excellent Epiphone eSonic2 system, rather than the simpler electronics sometimes listed against later DR-500MCE specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system combines two different pickup sources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanoFlex captures vibration from beneath the saddle, providing the attack and body associated with a traditional undersaddle acoustic pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanoMag is positioned at the end of the fingerboard and captures the strings magnetically, adding warmth and a more natural, rounded character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard eSonic2 preamp allows the two sources to be blended to taste, with individual controls plus EQ, phase control and a built-in chromatic tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes this a particularly versatile electro acoustic for live use, where you can tailor the balance depending on the room, amplification and playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck has Epiphone’s comfortable SlimTaper D profile, giving it an easy, familiar feel without becoming overly thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard features the attractive split-diamond pearl inlays associated with the Masterbilt range, while the bound neck, multi-ring rosette and ornate headstock detailing give the guitar a considerably more expensive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25.5-inch scale length gives the guitar plenty of snap and projection while retaining a familiar acoustic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE\/NA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Shape: Dreadnought with cutaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Sitka spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack: Solid mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSides: Solid mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracing: Hand-scalloped X bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Joint: Glued dovetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Profile: SlimTaper D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 25.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrets: 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlays: Split-diamond pearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddle: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuners: Vintage-style open-gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Epiphone eSonic2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup System: NanoFlex \/ NanoMag dual-source system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Pickup blend, EQ, phase and onboard tuner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware: Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Right-handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is supplied exactly as pictured and does not include a case or gig bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases and gig bags are only included where clearly shown in the photographs or specifically mentioned within the listing description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a case or gig bag, we stock a wide range of quality options to suit most electric, acoustic and bass guitars, with prices starting from just £20. Simply message us before purchasing and we’ll be happy to recommend the best option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Free next working day UK delivery on this guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? 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