Members gthom Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 Don't take anything I said about cracking to heart, Frank. I think the masterbilts are great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 While we're on the subject, look at what I found on LSN:http://www.golsn.com/listings/musical_instruments/instruments/1225651.htmlI sent him an e-mail to see what model it is. How was the quality of the '60's built Epi's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members owlshead Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 TN.Frank I think you can google this: How to Sell Plasma Though... in Jersey you probably get more for a kidney, but a bit of a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 TN.Frank I think you can google this: How to Sell Plasma Though... in Jersey you probably get more for a kidney, but a bit of a ride College kids in Tempe, AZ(ASU) used to sell plasma to get drinkin' money for the weekend,LOL. I'd rather be a sperm donner, seems like it'd be more fun.LOL:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members owlshead Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 You beat me to it... good sense of humor mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 IF a sense of humor was gold I'd be a very rich man.Talked to the guy with the old Epi, he said he thought it was a '68 made guitar, not sure on the model though. He's going to look and call me back once he gets home. This might be an even better way to go, that way I'd be getting a true "vintage" Epi and I can probably get him down to $225 or even $200 if I really dicker with him. I just need some feedback from ya'll as to the quality and models that were good for late '60's Epi guitars. Talk to me people. Here's a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby D Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 i had a masterbilt Epi, and for $500, it was a HECK of a lot of guitar. all solid woods, played nicely, and sounded good. i think it was one of my fave under $1,000 acoustics i have ever owned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members owlshead Posted November 19, 2009 Members Share Posted November 19, 2009 that for sure may be the way to go... i can't help you... but sure somebody can and will... if not, may have to start a new thread to bring this point to the forefront... might get buried in all of this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 Ok, from what I've learned on the Epi Forum(yes, I'm a member, back when I had my Epi mandolin,LOL) it looks like it's probably an FT-150 and I think it's all laminate. I was really hopin' for at least a solid top. Anyway, I'll wait to get the call to see what it is for sure. It still might be a good way to get into a vintage Epi if I can get the price down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigmo66 Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I (secretly) coveted a Masterbilt for a couple months as it hung on the wall at GC unloved. The problem is I own 4 USA made guitars and it is strictly one in - one out in my house so I don't put finances in trouble. I couldn't bring myself to sell one of my current guitars or I would have bought it. About the cracks. I noticed 2 Masterbilts on a blowout with cracked tops. I don't know if it was their crappy acoustic room or what but knowing how I take care of my guitars I wouldn't have worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I got an e-mail back and was told that the blue tag has "FT-105" and "#39" on it. I did a google of FT-105 and got nothing, I wonder if they mean FT-150???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I got an e-mail back and was told that the blue tag has "FT-105" and "#39" on it. I did a google of FT-105 and got nothing, I wonder if they mean FT-150???? Keep in mind that the Masterbilt line is based on guitars from the 1940's. The Epiphone you are looking at won't be anything like the Masterbilt you liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 That's what I'm kind of figuring out. The Epi the guy has for sale(probably an FT-150, not a 105) has a bolt on neck, laminated back and sides and probably a laminated top as well. I think I'll just get the RK sold, add my $80, bug Benny for the $50 he owes me and add a few bucks to that and see if I can get the AJ-500 for $350 out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 Here is another option: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Parkwood-PW320M-GA-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512551#used Try to get them to bring this down to $350 (or less). It states: Condition 2 - Very GoodThis instrument has been played very little and shows few signs of use. In most respects it looks and feels like a new instrument you'd find in a retail store. Specifically, this instrument's case has a small tear in the lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 Michael Kelly is just too unknown to me to really get into it. Epi is kind of "local"(I know, they're made in China BUT Epi and Gibson are both bassed in Nashville, so.....) which is good. I've read about their Masterbilt guitars here on the forum for a while now, about how great they are, ect. but never had the chance to play one until today. I like the feel, the action was nice, it had a great tone, it even looked kind of "vintage" with the matte finish and open back butter bean tuners. Just what I'm looking for something that looks old but isn't . OK, now you're on to something. Those are really nice guitars if you get a good one, and it seems as though you've found a good one. Look out for top cracks and bridge lifting if it's been hanging in the store for a while, but if that's all OK then I predict that if you can swing it you will be a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdBega Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I played an AJ500 yesterday other than a wolf note on the 12th fret it sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 IF a sense of humor was gold I'd be a very rich man.Talked to the guy with the old Epi, he said he thought it was a '68 made guitar, not sure on the model though. He's going to look and call me back once he gets home. This might be an even better way to go, that way I'd be getting a true "vintage" Epi and I can probably get him down to $225 or even $200 if I really dicker with him. I just need some feedback from ya'll as to the quality and models that were good for late '60's Epi guitars. Talk to me people.Here's a pic. I doubt you'll be happy with that one. It's not a Masterbilt. The lower end EPi's are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'll keep the Parkwood in mind but I'd really like to go for the AJ-500. There was something other then "AJ-500M" in the lable, looked like they had an "S" after the "M" IIRC, probably for Solid Wood or something. Anyway, I need to move the RK, beat Benny up and get my $50 bucks, add it to my $80 bucks and offer $350 on the AJ. I'll Probably get laughed out of the store but hey, at least I'm making an offer on something that looked like it'd had been there for a while(quite a bit of dust on it) and isn't selling. All he can say is "No.". At which point I call MF and see what they can do on one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'll keep the Parkwood in mind but I'd really like to go for the AJ-500. There was something other then "AJ-500M" in the lable, looked like they had an "S" after the "M" IIRC, probably for Solid Wood or something. Anyway, I need to move the RK, beat Benny up and get my $50 bucks, add it to my $80 bucks and offer $350 on the AJ. I'll Probably get laughed out of the store but hey, at least I'm making an offer on something that looked like it'd had been there for a while(quite a bit of dust on it) and isn't selling. All he can say is "No.". At which point I call MF and see what they can do on one for me. You know, MF has a 45 day return policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know, MF has a 45 day return policy. Oh yes, I've taken advantage of it a couple times when what I got just wasn't up to snuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 You know, MF has a 45 day return policy. But you have to pay to ship it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 But you have to pay to ship it back. Actually, the couple times I've shipped stuff back they've sent me a lable by e-mail that I printed out so they paid shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 Bump. Got more to post later after I get the entire model number. Don't want this post to get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revive Posted November 20, 2009 Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 There was something other then "AJ-500M" in the lable, looked like they had an "S" after the "M" IIRC, probably for Solid Wood or something. The "S" stands for satin, ie. the slightly tinted, darker vintage natural color that you like. Other AJ-500M have "N" which means natural, ie. the typical natural color you see in any other guitar. Btw I love my AJ500M !! It does look and feel and sound vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TN.Frank Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2009 So AJ500MS is the Vintage Sunburst in a satin finish, thanks, I didn't know that. I do know different manufactures have different codes and stuff they use to tell ya' what their guitars are. Like with Tak, if it has an S after the number it's a solid top, i.e. EG340"S" would have a solid top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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