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  1. Also been watching this thread with interest and agree with the above. I bought a new Masterbilt Frontier around 6 weeks ago and changed strings straight away with no problem.  I can’t believe how good this guitar is for me and the quality is up there with my J45TV, USA Texan and J45 Studio. At this price it is a great buy. After the first post on this thread I checked some images online and they are ALL this close to the tuning post. There was a 60’s original on a bidding site was also the same - this seems to be the way it is. You pays your cash and takes your choice - I am delighted to own this guitar and it has already been put to use as a jamming, pub guitar etc.  No issues

  2. I’m in the UK and managed to pick a sunburst one last August inbetween lockdowns. After years of the IB 64 and then the Frampton one and the masterbuilt I was mad when they released this as I had to have it. I have a J160 and a J45TV and this texan kinda falls inbetween the 2 somewhere soundwise. I have played it a helluva lot and the electrics are fantastic too. It’s a punchy sound right enough.  It really is well made and I reckon they’ve had fun in Montana producing something different, historical and unique. You get the Gibson documents, headstock stamp and all the usual goodies with it in a nice grey case.Recommended.

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  3. Agree - the 160 gets very little attention these days - maybe it’s because it’s been out of regular production for a while. I have a 2008 solid top versh and it is well loved as an electric guitar played through a Vox. Being a Fabs/Lennon nut it sits alongside my Ric 325 Miami and gives me loads of fun thrashing through those early songs! 

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  4. I just took delivery a few weeks ago of the new Masterbilt version released at the same time. I have the Peter Frampton one and had the I.B. 1964 one too - the Masterbilt is far superior to both of those - I can’t justify the USA one as my J45 TV is the best acoustic I’ve ever played. 

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  5. I took delivery of a new Masterbilt Texan last Friday. I also have the Peter Frampton one and have had 3 IB 1964 versions over the years. I always wanted one with more solid wood and bought the Frampton model but I can honestly say all these pale in comparison to this new Masterbilt version. The build quality is flawless and the main thing noticeable is the quality of sound - improved bass, ringing mids and trebles are amazing. I also have a J45Tv and 2 Martins and this new Masterbilt is getting near that quality. I will try the USA version when I get a chance but doubt it will replace my J45. Anyway - don’t scrimp - the Masterbilt is miles ahead worth the extra cost

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