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I recently bought a NOS AJ-500m at a significant discount from a local dealer. The guitar was made in 2008. I am very pleased with the fit and finish and the tone. I can't find any flaws in the finish or on the inside. I couldn't be more pleased with what I got for the price. If I run into any problems with it down the line I'll remember I only paid 1/3 the price of a new Martin D-16 at MF and I suspect it's better than 1/3 as good as the Martin..
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now most masterbilts are phenominal guitars fore the price. they leave silvercreeks behing in quality by 10000 percent. just cant understand how some1 keeps saying they had a big bridge problem, it was only the rc model[12 fret] |
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I've had an AJ500RC for almost five years. Great sounding guitar, could use a setup as the action is a little high, but not so much it bothers me. The finish is a little thin in places, but for the price and the sound, I wouldn't hesitate to get another Masterbilt.
Brad
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I bought a DR500r in september. It had a buzz that two luthiers couldn't fix along with frets that varied in height down the neck as well as sticking out of the neck.
I got it at GC and took it back and ended up getting a Martin DSR which I'm completely satisfied with. I have a friend used had a AJ500m for a long time. He's never had any problems with it and loves it. I would make sure you either see it in person or get a lot of pictures if you're buying it online. |
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I know this is an old thread, but it would be great to hear some more long term experiences.
My Epiphone DR500M is 3 years old. I put in Tusq pins. Right now it is at the luthier getting the nut ground down. I kept breaking G strings. So, the only investment so far is the Tusq pins, and some normal maintenance. I'd be willing to get the nut replaced, but the luthier said he could fix it. I believe this guitar will be a long term keeper - may never get rid of it. The top and white trim have darkened - even the Tusq pins darkened on one side. Still sounding great - I use Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze Medium Lights. |
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Here's the nut job on my Epiphone DR500M - work by Seth Mayer at California Vintage in Van Nuys, CA. I had been breaking G strings.
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my son has had his AJ500RMNS for two years and still loves it. He gigs it with a Baggs M80.
Great guitar. And now Epiphone is about to come out with a Masterbilt version of the J45. I won't be able to resist that.
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Do all Masterbilts have V necks?
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My DR500M has the Slim "D" neck.
@themissal Did not hear that about a J-45 - very cool. |