Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE Vintage Sunburst 2019 Dreadnought Electro

Here for sale we have an Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE electro-acoustic guitar in Vintage Sunburst finish. Made in Indonesia in 20198, this guitar features an all-solid construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides Mahogany neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. A Bone saddle & nut are fitted along with a set of Nickel Epiphone open-geared tuners. A sophisticated E-Sonic HD 2 pickup & preamp system is installed, with a ShadowFlex undersaddle piezo pickup & a ShadowNanoMag magnetic pickup, which are wired to shoulder-mounted controls for master volume, independent pickup EQ, blend, phase reverse & an on-board tuner. 

The Mahogany neck plays very well. The SlimTaper 'D' profile fills the hand nicely without feeling too large or unwieldy- certainly facilitating a wide range of playing styles & techniques. As a 'D' shape, there is a slightly flattened area to the centre rear which encourages ergonomic thumb positioning up and down the register. The Rosewood of the fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and along with the binding & split diamond inlays adds a sense of luxury to the playing experience. The smooth lines of the dreadnought body are as comfortable in the arms as ever, whilst the cutaway enhances access to the upper frets. 

The acoustic voice of the Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE is rich & surprisingly well balanced for a dreadnought. There is certainly plenty of power on offer when strumming, and the instrument definitely fulfils all of our dreadnought expectations. However, there is plenty of detail to be found in the sound too - likely due to the premium all-solid construction. The pair of pickups installed are wired to a comprehensive set of controls which allow you to really get the best from each pickup in any combination, in any setting. There is even a second output for playing in stereo. A seriously well-equipped instrument from Epiphone with a host of premium features. 

Brand - Epiphone

Model - Masterbilt DR-500MCE

Finish - Vintage Sunburst

Year - 2019

Made In - Indonesia

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides - Solid Mahogany

Neck - Mahogany

Neck Profile - SlimTaper 'D'

Fingerboard - Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius - 14"

Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total

Scale Length- 25.5"

Nut Width - 1.706"

Pickups - Shadow NanoFlex Undersaddle Piezo, Shadow NanoMag 

Controls - E-Sonic HD 2: Master Volume Slider, Mag EQ, Flex EQ, Blend, Phase Reverse, On-Board Tuner

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1260526211291

Weight: 5.5lbs  

Serial: 19042304163

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light scratching to the front face is invisible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern.  

Neck: Overall excellent condition. A very light mark is present at the treble side of the binding at the 5th fret. Any other markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern. 

Body: Overall very good condition. A light indentation cracks the finish slightly at the bass side of the soundhole. A similar marking is present to the centre of the rear face. Light scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. The pickguard shows light scratching consistent with playwear. 

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Excellent condition. 

Structural: No concerns or issues to note. The bridge demonstrates a slight lift to the corners. This is not of structural concern and is due to the finishing and gluing technique used to ensure a smooth transition from bridge to body.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.25mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

Electrics: 

Fully functional. 2x AAA batteries not included. 

Case & Accessories:

No case is provided with this guitar. 

Truss rod tool not included. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.