Members gardo Posted August 11, 2014 Members Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm considering buying a lightly used Masterbuilt 500M .I like the guitars but this one has a Fishman pickup installed under the saddle .Will this hurt the tone or raise the action?I haven't gone to see it yet because it's a bit of a drive and I don't want to waste my time if the pickup is a bad thing. Thanks for any help you can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted August 11, 2014 Members Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've not played an Epi Masterbilt but I've heard good things about them. If the pick up has been fitted correctly - and I know of no reason why it shouldn't have been - it will not affect the tone or action. Fishman electronics are generally very good. If the price is right - go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 11, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've not played an Epi Masterbilt but I've heard good things about them. If the pick up has been fitted correctly - and I know of no reason why it shouldn't have been - it will not affect the tone or action. Fishman electronics are generally very good. If the price is right - go for it. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 11, 2014 Members Share Posted August 11, 2014 . . . If the pick up has been fitted correctly - and I know of no reason why it shouldn't have been - it will not affect the tone or action. Fishman electronics are generally very good. If the price is right - go for it. ^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 12, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2014 This. Plus, look it over good for cracks. That's true. Its only a little over a year old but who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted August 12, 2014 Members Share Posted August 12, 2014 I owned that model in the past, but, mine had the LR Baggs pickup in it. The bass response drowned out the highs in a recording. That was my only complaint. If I recorded with a mic, the balance was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Well I finally made a deal on the Masterbilt today .Thanks for all your advice I think it will be a good player once I get fresh strings and make a slight truss rod adjustment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I already congratulated you over in Electric Guitars but let me say it again. Happy New Guitar Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 I already congratulated you over in Electric Guitars but let me say it again. Happy New Guitar Day. And I already replied, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nice keetee Posted August 26, 2014 Members Share Posted August 26, 2014 congratulations,certain epi masterbilts are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 28, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's been about twenty years since I've had a decent six string acoustic and I'm lovin' it. Fresh strings ,straight neck, filed a bit off the saddle and it plays great. Now I need to brush up on some acoustic licks. I can't believe what I've been missing all this time ,so once again thanks for the enouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 28, 2014 Members Share Posted August 28, 2014 Glad to hear you've rediscovered what you were missing. For a lot of us an acoustic is the whole point of having a guitar. I play my Strat sometimes but it's when I'm strumming an acoustic--even a cheapie like my Jay Turser beater--that I feel like I'm really playing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted August 28, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 28, 2014 Glad to hear you've rediscovered what you were missing. For a lot of us an acoustic is the whole point of having a guitar. I play my Strat sometimes but it's when I'm strumming an acoustic--even a cheapie like my Jay Turser beater--that I feel like I'm really playing guitar. Now that you've mentioned it,it's really nice to just play and not adjust the amp settings or the controls on the guitar or stomping on pedals ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted August 28, 2014 Members Share Posted August 28, 2014 We used to give out goats for new guitars - don't know what happened to the habit, but here is one for you. That's a nice looking guitar and I've heard great things about the sloped shouldered Epi's - congratulations. And I also agree with DeepEnd - I'll always be an acoustic player, the electric just doesn't fill the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted August 29, 2014 Members Share Posted August 29, 2014 Congrats on the new guitar. Here is a goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted August 29, 2014 Members Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's been about twenty years since I've had a decent six string acoustic and I'm lovin' it. Fresh strings ' date='straight neck, filed a bit off the saddle and it plays great. Now I need to brush up on some acoustic licks. I can't believe what I've been missing all this time ,so once again thanks for the enouragement.[/quote'] That's awesome news! I had the same sentiments about 11 years ago the last time I put strings on my Strat. We're not looking to convert you over here though! It's okay to play your electric - with the headphones on, of course! ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shadoof Posted September 13, 2014 Members Share Posted September 13, 2014 Awesome guitar! I wish I had gotten a Masterbilt back when they first came out and had the full line but I wasn't in acquisition mode back then. Now the only ones being sold regularly are the GC ones with the cutaway which I just don't like aesthetically. I've never seen a used one for sale locally. I did just get a Yamaha LS6 which is my first acoustic in a long time and I'm enjoying it. It's making me think about getting an all solid wood box but I need to get better and learn more acoustic-appropriate songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted September 13, 2014 Members Share Posted September 13, 2014 If I ever were to buy another Pac-Rim guitar, a Masterbilt would likely be my choice. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted September 14, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2014 Awesome guitar! I wish I had gotten a Masterbilt back when they first came out and had the full line but I wasn't in acquisition mode back then. Now the only ones being sold regularly are the GC ones with the cutaway which I just don't like aesthetically. I've never seen a used one for sale locally. I did just get a Yamaha LS6 which is my first acoustic in a long time and I'm enjoying it. It's making me think about getting an all solid wood box but I need to get better and learn more acoustic-appropriate songs. I've got to agree with that I don't like the look either,,The cutaway is nice for accses to the upper frets but I don't go much past the 14th or15th fret so I don't need it. I also need to get better especially with finger style.picking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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