Members T0MCAT Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Found a new one for $280. No dings, sounds nice, decent bass, plays nice. Should I try to get a masterbilt case? Will I need a case with this all wood guitar? Or is the maintenance going to be a pain? I have an Ovation now and it's never been a problem and sits in a stand all year, so I'm lazy and don't want a guitar that will cast me a bunch of cash to keep set up and all that. Is this worth it or should I hold off for a rosewood masterbilt with a case and all the other stuff that comes with it? I'd like a Taylor 400 or 500, but $2000 vs $300 is a big dif. And the Epi Masterbilt pretty much holds it's own to the Taylors I've played, esp for $1600 less!!!!!!! 280 for that guitar is a temptation, just worried I will have problems without a case and humidification. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would suggest you buy a generic dread hardcase for like $50 and get a humidifier if you need one. You can easily make a humidifier out of a sponge and plastic zip bag with holes in it and put it in the case. For a $280 guitar it's not a lot of work. I mean...if you really like that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks, OGP. Do you think my unused gig bag would do so I can really go cheap. Or will I need the hard case? Then maybe save a bit for a Taylor or a Martin later. Also do Masterbilts still have bone nuts and saddles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 $280 is a good price if you like the Masterbilt. Decent hard cases are cheap as chips, and humidification is a piece of cake. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Really, for $280, verses the other guitars in that range: Yamahas and Takamines, ect (which also come case-less), this MB blows them away sound wise. I am craving a nice wood sounding acoustic, and have a hard time with the idea of shelling out 1000 to 2000 thousand dollars. That's a lot of cash and a big bite out of my savings. I'll go back this morning and play it and then decide...hopefully it's still there. This hog sounded good, a lot sound too bright IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missedmyexit Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sounds like a great deal, I wouldn't let a case stand in the way. You can always pick one up later. Whether or not you have to worry about humidity depends on where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks, OGP. Do you think my unused gig bag would do so I can really go cheap. Or will I need the hard case? Then maybe save a bit for a Taylor or a Martin later.Also do Masterbilts still have bone nuts and saddles? Yes a gigbag will do for storage or if you are only transporting it across town on the bus or safely in a car. When I am not playing the Taylor 114 I keep it in it's gigbag with the sponge in a baggie thing. I use a small damp sponge into a small zip bag (with holes) and hang it in the soundhole from one of the strings using a small plastic/wire thingy you use on garbage bags. Just check the sponge every once in awhile. I will eventually get a hardcase for the Taylor since I am not a huge fan of gigbags except for at home storage. I like to transport my guitars in a hardcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 If the guitar sounds good then yes...good deal. Don't worry about the case...and your gig bag will work for now. Make a homemade humidifier from a sponge and baggie or soap dish. Do you know the humidty in the room you are going to store the guitar? You should... Keep an eye on Craigslist for a hard case. I got this one last night - $35 I'm using it for may office guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks all, I bought it. I'll check around for a used case. I have an Ovation which I do love, but I've been craving that wood warmth. And I've wanted a Masterbilt for years (had one and sold it). For 280.00, I really couldn't go too wrong. It's a nice sounding specimen as well: very loud, it has some decent low end for a hog, and not excessively bright. I'm satisfied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks all, I bought it. I have an Ovation which I do love, but I've been craving that wood warmth. And I've wanted a Masterbilt for years (had one and sold it). For 280.00, I really couldn't beat it. It's a nice sounding specimen too: very loud, it has some decent low end for a hog, and not excessively bright. I'm satisfied! Congratulations. That is a very good deal for a Masterbilt. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rwe416 Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 I just bought one of these for my son's Masterbuilt. Fits the guitar like a glove. Has a built in hygrometer. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EMBADCS/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the tip. That looks just like the regular Epi Masterbilt cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 The local GC by me, Tampa, has a DR500M for $419 brand new. Pretty good deal, but not as nice as your deal......Most of the Masterbilts are $499 and up. I'd jump on it if I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks for the tip. That looks just like the regular Epi Masterbilt cases. That is in fact the very case that was standard with the entire line until a couple years ago. You can get by with a decent gig bag if you are careful. Cases like the one in the photo (hybrids) are a great compromise between hard case protection and a gig bags lightness.I have a couple and use them alot. I also own a Masterbilt AJ-500M. Get the Epi---that's a great price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Hack Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 I let my guitars stay in the stand all the time and never had a problem. Don't humidfy them either but I have humidity controls on the furnace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm not aware of where your located but in the past I"ve bought hard cases from this guy (out of Washington State) on ebay - http://stores.ebay.com/Music-Warehouse-USA_Hardcases_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm At the time it was cost effective for me... he sold hard cases for 30/40 bucks and shipping was reasonable. Depending on your location this may be an option. Oh, he sales soft cases too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wooglins Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 I just bought one of these for my son's Masterbuilt. Fits the guitar like a glove. Has a built in hygrometer.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EMBADCS/ I also just got the same case for my Masterbitl AJ-500M. It is a very nice case for the 59.00 it costs. I could not believe it when it showed up. The guitar fits like a glove as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 11, 2009 Members Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks all, I bought it. I'll check around for a used case. I have an Ovation which I do love, but I've been craving that wood warmth. And I've wanted a Masterbilt for years (had one and sold it). For 280.00, I really couldn't go too wrong. It's a nice sounding specimen as well: very loud, it has some decent low end for a hog, and not excessively bright. I'm satisfied! Congrats! For that price it'd be too hard to pass up for such a nice guitar.Enjoy it in good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbalou Posted January 11, 2009 Members Share Posted January 11, 2009 Found a new one for $280. No dings, sounds nice, decent bass, plays nice. Should I try to get a masterbilt case? Will I need a case with this all wood guitar? Or is the maintenance going to be a pain? I have an Ovation now and it's never been a problem and sits in a stand all year, so I'm lazy and don't want a guitar that will cast me a bunch of cash to keep set up and all that.Is this worth it or should I hold off for a rosewood masterbilt with a case and all the other stuff that comes with it? I'd like a Taylor 400 or 500, but $2000 vs $300 is a big dif. And the Epi Masterbilt pretty much holds it's own to the Taylors I've played, esp for $1600 less!!!!!!!280 for that guitar is a temptation, just worried I will have problems without a case and humidification.thanks I think you have already answered your own question. $2000 vs. $300 is a big difference of which there will not be 6x the price difference in tone and playability.Masterbuilt is a tone machine at a lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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