Cougar Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just fyi, I see there's a 2004 Epi Masterbilt EF500RANS with case up on ebay - solid rosewood back and sides, all ringed with abalone. Only one bidder so far at $300, but you never know how high it'll go. Could be a great deal. The last couple I've seen went for $500+. Sounds like it's in very good condition. The seller misidentifies it as a dreadnought - of course it's an OM or 000 body shape, with a 1.75" nut. I've got an EF500RAVS that is just outstanding, so I'm not in the market for the RANS (nor am I affiliated with this seller). Three days left on auction. Good luck to anyone interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentar Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just fyi, I see there's a 2004 Epi Masterbilt EF500RANS with case up on ebay - solid rosewood back and sides, all ringed with abalone. Only one bidder so far at $300, but you never know how high it'll go. Could be a great deal. The last couple I've seen went for $500+. Sounds like it's in very good condition. The seller misidentifies it as a dreadnought - of course it's an OM or 000 body shape, with a 1.75" nut. I've got an EF500RAVS that is just outstanding, so I'm not in the market for the RANS (nor am I affiliated with this seller). Three days left on auction. Good luck to anyone interested! http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPIEMF3 This is the Epi you describe? you can zoom on it. Redwood gives a gret acoustic ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 This is the Epi you describe? Yeah, like that one. They're "no longer available at zzounds" because Epiphone stopped making these non-cutaway Masterbilts in 2010 or early 2011. Used Masterbilts are often in excellent condition, though. Still just one bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickthemiller Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Yeah, like that one. They're "no longer available at zzounds" because Epiphone stopped making these non-cutaway Masterbilts in 2010 or early 2011. Used Masterbilts are often in excellent condition, though. Still just one bid. Cougar, I just looked at it on Ebay - if this was auctioned here in the UK it would sell for well over $800 (£470 - £500) with no problem at all. You lot are spoilt ps (edit) I guess you are lying in wait behind a tree waiting waiting waiting to pounce. That's how you got your name!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeleous Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Cougar, I just looked at it on Ebay - if this was auctioned here in the UK it would sell for well over $800 (£470 - £500) with no problem at all. You lot are spoilt ps (edit) I guess you are lying in wait behind a tree waiting waiting waiting to pounce. That's how you got your name!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeleous Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Man I was expecting lots of abalone but rosewood works . I also see the all to famous USED stamped on the back of the head stock . That's a big no to me even though they say it could just mean minor repair . Not something I would buy without trying first a result of my first epi mail order failure you all know about . 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I also see the all to famous USED stamped on the back of the head stock . I did not see that! Actually, I'm not certain it's a used stamp. Could be some residual glue from a sticker? The reason I question is because the label inside the sound hole is untouched. There's no new number on a piece of tape covering the old number. If it's used/refurbished, that's really something that should be disclosed in the ad, which this guy didn't do. Of course, some do neglect to mention it.... I just took another close look. Looks like an "S" there, but where's the U? Or the E and D? And there's some other "swirly" grain down the line from that "S", so I'm still saying it's "indeterminate." I see somebody "bought it now" for $550. Even that's not bad since a hardshell case is included... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeleous Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Oh shoot my bad I had the wrong model no wonder I did not see the abalone lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Oh shoot my bad I had the wrong model no wonder I did not see the abalone lmao I was wondering what you were talking about, lol. Yeah, there's plenty of abalone. Too much for a natural, I think; just right for a vintage sunburst. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agradeleous Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'd like to try another one those to in person see how it compares to one i had . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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