Members racoustic Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 Drumrolllllllllll................. Today I picked up a (used) Epi Masterbilt AJ 500 RNS and that too (I believe) for an outstanding bargain price of $275. So, I have been looking to upgrade from my beginner ibanez acoustic-electric and have been looking around for a month or two. I liked the epi masterbilts (DR actually), Taylor 2 series and Breedlove - that fell in my price range of $400-$600. I was debating between these options and got so confused that I decided to postpone. But I could not resist checking out this AJ for such an amazing bargain. The guy was moving out of state was willing to sell it at this price. It is in great condition. Just put on new elixir nanweb 12" (P.B.) and the baby sings!! The bass is really great and clarity on high end notes too. The neck is the right size as I am used to a similar neck (width and thickness) on my Ibanez - I do feel although my speed on the epi is a bit slower... maybe just need to practice more I was actually looking for an acoustic-electric but then I figured I can live with acoustic for a while and add a pick-up if I get to a place where I can play w/people in gigs etc. So, I guess it's okay! My Ibanez V70ce really turned out to be loyal soldier ... had it for a couple of years and to be honest it is pretty good once I had a setup done and have good strings on! Here are some pics taken from my phone (so not great quality pics). Thx for everyone on the forum for chiming in and guiding me in the process. So, do you think this is a great deal and a great guitar??? [ATTACH=CONFIG]337221[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]337220[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]337219[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 Great score on a really nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluzboy Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 You done good. Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 First line Epis like that rarely go for less than $400. You got a good deal! Congratz! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 That is a sweet deal! If I remember correctly that's an all solid wood guitar you have so keep the humidity in check. It's always wise to purchase a humidifier or even make your own with a sponge and a plastic baggy. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poppytater Posted July 25, 2011 Members Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice score! I gave $400 for mine , identical to yours. Great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 26, 2011 Members Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations and Happy New (Used) Guitar Day. Sweet guitar at a great price. Also glad to see someone else who has an Ibanez acoustic and likes it. They don't get enough love, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seagullplayer77 Posted July 26, 2011 Members Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations on the NGD! Those Epiphone Masterbilts get a lot of love around here. I think you'll have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members racoustic Posted July 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thx everyone! It is indeed a sweet guitar - really beautiful sound and the action is perfect (tiny tiny bit more than what I would want but not bad at all ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pathofspirit Posted July 26, 2011 Members Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations! I got my Masterbilt (AJ 500M) right after they first came out and continue to love it as much as I did the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revive Posted July 26, 2011 Members Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congrats! Enjoy and play on! AJ500M is my first guitar. I sold it after a year, missed it, kept thinking about it, and got lucky enough to rebuy it a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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