hector07 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just picked up my Masterbilt DR-500MCE & just in time. The prices here in Ontario at the local store (an hour away) went up from $659.00 Cdn to $799.00. Fortunately there was a store in the Toronto area with the $659. price on their website & L&M price matched. Looks & sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just picked up my Masterbilt DR-500MCE & just in time. The prices here in Ontario at the local store (an hour away) went up from $659.00 Cdn to $799.00. Fortunately there was a store in the Toronto area with the $659. price on their website & L&M price matched. Looks & sounds great! ya we get screwed here for price but I was lucky enough to get mine with a gator case for used for 375 from the forum. I think they are as good as any guitar out there but the martin guys are going to hate you and pick out made up flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just picked up my Masterbilt DR-500MCE & just in time. The prices here in Ontario at the local store (an hour away) went up from $659.00 Cdn to $799.00. Fortunately there was a store in the Toronto area with the $659. price on their website & L&M price matched. Looks & sounds great! Congratulations! Where's the pics? I just got mine a week ago, it's a fantastic guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My first (and still my favorite). Congrats, I still shake my head how nice it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyghthawk Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I have the vintage sunburst. Love the way if looks. Even more amazed with the sustain that goes on...forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector07 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Pictures at Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector07 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 2 More & Time to take the stickers off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 2 More & Time to take the stickers off! Beautiful book-matched top! A little flame going on in the grain... You scored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Great! Looks wonderful, love the sunburst finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Pictures at Last Congrats from a fellow Canuck!I too have the model you have except in natural.Good picking Hector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceWindu57 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 ya we get screwed here for price but I was lucky enough to get mine with a gator case for used for 375 from the forum. I think they are as good as any guitar out there but the martin guys are going to hate you and pick out made up flaws. I agree, if you visit The Acoustic Forum, all you read is how Martin and Taylor are the only guitars worth having which is a crock. I LOVE my Masterbilt DR-500MCE, which is also Vintage Sunburst. I am just a beginner, but it's leaps and bounds better sounding and easier to play than my Yamaha, which is a lower end model. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryKirsch Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I agree, if you visit The Acoustic Forum, all you read is how Martin and Taylor are the only guitars worth having which is a crock. I LOVE my Masterbilt DR-500MCE, which is also Vintage Sunburst. I am just a beginner, but it's leaps and bounds better sounding and easier to play than my Yamaha, which is a lower end model. Enjoy! I also agree. I was in the local music store trying out several high-end Martins ($2700 +). I was about to leave when the sales guy handed me the Masterbilt DR-500MCE. It was so much better than the Martins IMHO - so I bought the Masterbilt. :) Such a superb instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I also agree. I was in the local music store trying out several high-end Martins ($2700 +). I was about to leave when the sales guy handed me the Masterbilt DR-500MCE. It was so much better than the Martins IMHO - so I bought the Masterbilt. :) Such a superb instrument! There's quite a bit of anti-Asian or non-American built guitar sentiment out there IMHO. Sometimes the dialogue becomes downright nasty. People integrate ownership of these Martins, Gibsons and Taylors into their self-esteem, is my theory. That's why they become so defensive when one even suggests that a Masterbilt may be approaching the quality of the aforementioned brands. It's just a guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 There's quite a bit of anti-Asian or non-American built guitar sentiment out there IMHO. Sometimes the dialogue becomes downright nasty. People integrate ownership of these Martins, Gibsons and Taylors into their self-esteem, is my theory. That's why they become so defensive when one even suggests that a Masterbilt may be approaching the quality of the aforementioned brands. It's just a guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yeah Dennis I agree.It's like people who wear designer watches and use their phones when they are looking for the time. Headstock envy.When Martin puts out a retro and charges over $60'000 it ain't about playing your guitar any more.Way deep down they're really shallow.(This could run into a moderator's opprobrium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 There's quite a bit of anti-Asian or non-American built guitar sentiment out there IMHO. Sometimes the dialogue becomes downright nasty. People integrate ownership of these Martins, Gibsons and Taylors into their self-esteem, is my theory. That's why they become so defensive when one even suggests that a Masterbilt may be approaching the quality of the aforementioned brands. It's just a guitar... You forgot American Fenders, boutique pedals, PRS, boutique amps, the list goes on. Some people buy simply for the name on the head stock, which is just as silly to me as comparing guitars thousands of dollars apart and suggesting it's an apples to apples comparison. That's not being defensive that's just plain old facing reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector07 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 I also agree. I was in the local music store trying out several high-end Martins ($2700 +). I was about to leave when the sales guy handed me the Masterbilt DR-500MCE. It was so much better than the Martins IMHO - so I bought the Masterbilt. :) Such a superb instrument! I was trying out a few different guitars also, once I played the Epi I stopped looking. I also own the Epi es 339 (my avatar) also made in China & think is is excellent for the $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryKirsch Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I was trying out a few different guitars also, once I played the Epi I stopped looking. I also own the Epi es 339 (my avatar) also made in China & think is is excellent for the $. I've heard great things about the es 339 - I have a somewhat similar axe, the Sheraton II (which I also love). I think we have similar taste in guitars. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector07 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 I've heard great things about the es 339 - I have a somewhat similar axe, the Sheraton II (which I also love). I think we have similar taste in guitars. :) AND Bands!!! My first concert was The Beatles in 65 then 66. I like playing the 339 so much I traded my Les Paul Studio for the Masterbilt... No regrets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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