MaceWindu57 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Today, after doing a month or so of research, I pulled the trigger and ordered an Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500 MCE Acoustic electric in Vintage Sunburst! I am a new student of the guitar, and I have a Yamaha DS01, which is similar to their FG-700. I was looking at Yamaha also, but the Masterbilt won me over because of it being a solid wood guitar, and the reviews I read and videos I watched. There were none to check out locally, but I own an Epiphone ES-335 Limited PRO, and was impressed with the quality of it, so I went for it. I wanted to get a higher quality guitar, and see how much difference it will make in playability; though at my current level it probably won't be much. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new guitar. I currently use Elixir Nano web lights on the Yamaha, although I have heard good things about D'Addario strings. I have some D'Addario's on hand and may try them on the new Masterbilt, which comes with them according to Epiphone. I can hardly wait! My guitar teacher is going record some songs this weekend for me to learn to play!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Today, after doing a month or so of research, I pulled the trigger and ordered an Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500 MCE Acoustic electric in Vintage Sunburst! Man, you're going to love it! Excellent choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Man, you're going to love it! Excellent choice. Thank you for the reply, I am looking forward to it, according to FedEx, it arrives tomorrow, AND I'M OFF WORK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 depending on where you live you should allow it to warm up before you un wrap it. you don't want it to warp or anything. I live in Ontario Canada and had to let mine sit for a day before I got to play it but it was well worth the wait it is an amazing guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yea you are going to be very happy with your Masterbilt. Congrats, you made a very good decision. I have three of them and all are outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarLight Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 What a wonderful guitar! You went for the best right off the bat didn't you?! Good for you! Everyone loves the Masterbilt series by Epiphone. Your going to love it too!...and the sunburst will REALLY make it hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 What a wonderful guitar! You went for the best right off the bat didn't you?! Good for you! Everyone loves the Masterbilt series by Epiphone. Your going to love it too!...and the sunburst will REALLY make it hot! It has arrived! My Masterbilt is here! After waiting impatiently for 4 hours to let it adjust to room temperature, I unboxed it and it it's in perfect condition, ready to play, with a great low action! After I tuned it, I got to enjoy the deeper sound and tone that's totally different than my Yamaha acoustic. I also bought the Epiphone Dread case to go with it, and it fits perfectly! Here's a few photos attached, I'm really looking forward to lessons today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 What A Beauty Congrats and enjoy the lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyghthawk Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have had mine since 10/01/2013. It was good to begin with. It has opened up beautifully. I use Elixer Polyweb 12-53's. You are really going to love that axe. Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarLight Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 WoW! Look at that beauty! The case looks great too and you were very wise indeed to get a case. Remember to keep it humidified in its case to 40% or above, if you live in an area where house heat is heavily used. You don't want it to crack. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_Rover Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Congratulations! Have you named her yet? ;) I know when mine arrived I couldn't put it down, I'm sure you will be the same. I wish you and your new Masterbilt many happy years together - enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 My thanks to all of you for the kind words! My teacher's a Martin owner, but he also liked my choice and complimented me on the Masterbilt. I know have a song he gave me today to practice and learn called Kitts's Waltz. I hope to get it to sound somewhat like a song. My teacher also suggested I try some medium strings over lights to give more tone and projection, I may try some for the next string change and see how they feel. I also invested in a humidifier for the guitar while it's in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My thanks to all of you for the kind words! My teacher's a Martin owner, but he also liked my choice and complimented me on the Masterbilt. I know have a song he gave me today to practice and learn called Kitts's Waltz. I hope to get it to sound somewhat like a song. My teacher also suggested I try some medium strings over lights to give more tone and projection, I may try some for the next string change and see how they feel. I also invested in a humidifier for the guitar while it's in the case. String choice is very opinionated, mediums might help it project more but it already does usually lights are far easier on the fingers for beginners and if it is like any other DR500MCE it doesn't need help projecting tone wise sure you will get more bass and sure it will be louder if that is what you want? I jam with martins, taylors and a high end garth brooks signature takamines my DR is as loud if not louder and it has lights on it. but like I said its what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 String choice is very opinionated, mediums might help it project more but it already does usually lights are far easier on the fingers for beginners and if it is like any other DR500MCE it doesn't need help projecting tone wise sure you will get more bass and sure it will be louder if that is what you want? I jam with martins, taylors and a high end garth brooks signature takamines my DR is as loud if not louder and it has lights on it. but like I said its what you like. Thank you! I like the sound of the lights now just fine, and will probably stick with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyghthawk Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 When I replaced the stock strings with the Elixers it made a difference of about 10% on volume. Yours might benefit with new strings. I wasn't much impressed with the stock ones. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 When I replaced the stock strings with the Elixers it made a difference of about 10% on volume. Yours might benefit with new strings. I wasn't much impressed with the stock ones. JMHO I have some Elixr Nanoweb Bronze Phosphors in light gauge, I may do a sting change and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Update: I changed strings this weekend, using the Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb Lights. I noticed a gain in volume over the stock string's which were D'Addario according to Epiphone. I will say the stock stings seemed to be easier to strum in that there was less pick noise, maybe that's just the case of increased volume at work? I also have some D'Addario Phosphor Bronze lights on hand, maybe next sting change I'll try them and see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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