New Acoustic guitar day!

[porchpicker1953]

Actually last week, I received an order from Sweetwater based on a very favorable review I read in VG magazine, as well as numerous reviews online. It is a new Epiphone Masterbuilt De Luxe Classic. I am happy to say I like it very much! Could not figure out how to attach a photo to this post however.

[Rockysdad]

Welcome & Congrats on your new guitar, not knowing how long you've played, make sure you get it *properly* set up, it will make a big difference in your playing comfort level.

[Brucebubs]

Great looking guitar.
I googled the model for these pics.

[porchpicker1953]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

Great looking guitar.
I googled the model for these pics.

The stock photo does it justice. its the one horizontal in the top of your photos, vintage sunburst, with F holes.

[porchpicker1953]

Originally Posted by Rockysdad

Welcome & Congrats on your new guitar, not knowing how long you've played, make sure you get it *properly* set up, it will make a big difference in your playing comfort level.

Herman, the guitar was setup by Epiphone prior to shipping to Sweetwater, however Sweetwater also does a 55 point inspection and makes certain it plays easy before they ship it to the customer. I am pleased to say the setup is absolutely perfect! Unlike my Martin and my Gibson which BOTH had to be taken to my guitar tech for a good setup. Thanks!

[guitargeak99]

Looks really nice.
Congrats

[darylcrisp]

sweet looking guitar, i've been interested in getting my hands on a floating brigde something or other for a while, i didn't know these existed, definitely going to check these out.

I assume laminate back/sides(as some high end arch tops have also)?
Is the top/back arched, or is this more a flat top model?

Whats your review of the tone, sustain or not, projection?

thank you for posting, beautiful instrument
d

[bluesfreek]

Oh that is absolutely lovely! I really want an acoustic archtop and I must look into one of those. Congrats and HNGD!

[tippy5]

Nice one. Maybe try some semi wound, or flat wound, or nickel strings during your first few months?

[porchpicker1953]

Originally Posted by darylcrisp

sweet looking guitar, i've been interested in getting my hands on a floating brigde something or other for a while, i didn't know these existed, definitely going to check these out.

I assume laminate back/sides(as some high end arch tops have also)?
Is the top/back arched, or is this more a flat top model?

Whats your review of the tone, sustain or not, projection?

thank you for posting, beautiful instrument
d

Unplugged, the tone is crisp, midrangy, the bass is a bit understated but you would expect that. It is definitely louder than I expected it to be without the center hole. Sustain is great. It has a very sweet sound. I plugged it in once to make sure the electronics worked properly, and they do indeed. That pickup sounds wonderful, and doesn't shade the guitar tone at all.

[porchpicker1953]

Originally Posted by bluesfreek

Oh that is absolutely lovely! I really want an acoustic archtop and I must look into one of those. Congrats and HNGD!

Thank you bluesfreak. Sweetwater had this for $649 and with the fabulous case (not kidding, this is the nicest case I have ever owned) vintage style, it was $798. 36 months 0 interest, I can have this paid off much sooner, or just ride it out. I love Sweetwater they are sooo thorough and customer centric. I say go for it. The natural finish looks amazing too! Should have bought one of each!

[porchpicker1953]

Originally Posted by tippy5

Nice one. Maybe try some semi wound, or flat wound, or nickel strings during your first few months?

Tippy, I will definitely experiment with flat wounds once I get to my first string change. It was shipped with Cleartones, 12-53