Robert54 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I seen this post this morning and got dressed and went to Long & Mcquade in Brampton ON CDA and ordered the Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME. It could be a month or two before I see it but well worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Did you get a price Robert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert54 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I paid 729.00 Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I paid 729.00 Canadian awesome nice to see they went with it and according to the namm 2015 announcement available this spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 From specs Excel spreadsheet found on http://www2.epiphone.com/press/new2015.html: 2015 New Model Specifications Model Name Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric SKU EME4VSSNH1 Available Colors Vintage Sunburst Satin (VSS) UPC (VSS) 711106336978 ------- Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric: The historic “Advanced Jumbo” joins the Epiphone Masterbilt Family! Epiphone continues its historic Masterbilt series with the new Epiphone Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric. The legendary J-45 round shoulder dreadnought has been the driving power behind decades of classics in every genre--rock, pop, and country. From Hank Williams to John Lennon the “J-45” has been the go-to guitar for songwriters and rhythm guitarists. Epiphone’s first Ltd. Ed. reissue of the "The Workhorse" J-45 earned it a “Mark of Excellence Award” from Guitar One magazine and now the new Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric brings two legends together for the first time! Legendary Masterbilt Series: First released in June 1931, the original line of Epiphone Masterbilt guitars made a big impression on musicians and heralded the first great era of acoustic guitars. Today, the new line of Epiphone Masterbilt instruments continues that reputation around the world. The original Epiphone Masterbilt catalog made the promise: "The possessor of an EPIPHONE instrument has the assurance that every possible precaution has been taken to build instruments for lifetime performance and pleasure." And Epiphone still stands by that promise today! As with all Masterbilts, the new Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric is an ALL SOLID WOOD instrument featuring a solid Sitka Spruce top finished in a Vintage Sunburst Satin finish. The top is supported by hand-scalloped Sitka Spruce braces and is set off by Mahogany kerfing along with a Rosewood bridge and a bone saddle. One of the great attributes of a Sitka Spruce top is that it gets better with age--and playing time--so play your AJ-45ME a lot! The 2015 AJ-45ME’s historic sloped jumbo shape contributes to the guitar’s mighty tone, booming bass, and mid-range projection. The Rosewood bridge features a vintage classic 1.69” bone nut and the top has 5-ply binding and a tortoise style pickguard. The Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME has solid Mahogany back and sides, just like revered vintage models. The hand-shaped neck is also made from solid mahogany with a 1-piece heel. The neck is attached to the body with a dovetail joint and hide glue, and the neck has a standard 24.75” scale. Like all Masterbilts, the neck has a classic SlimTaper™ D profile. The Rosewood fingerboard features pearloid dot inlays, a 14” radius, and 20 medium jumbo frets. Shadow Sonic™ Preamp and NanoFlex™ Pickups: Plug in with a Revolutionary Acoustic Sound! While the 2015 AJ-45ME sounds great "unplugged," it really comes alive when plugged-in, thanks to Shadow's state-of-the-art Sonic™ preamp system with the revolutionary under-saddle NanoFlex™ low-impedance pickup. Discretely mounted inside the sound hole, the Sonic preamp features an easy-access volume control with Treble and Bass EQ controls. There's also a "phase" switch that instantly cuts feedback without affecting tone. The NanoFlex™ pickup is the only pickup that senses both the vibrations of the strings and the movements of the soundboard simultaneously. So, the sound is truly "acoustic," combining accurate body and string tone with percussive attack. It's like having a microphone mixed with an under-saddle pickup! Due to active amplification directly at the pickup and 100% shielding of the entire system, there is no signal loss and no "hum" created. A battery indicator LED turns on when the battery is low and should be replaced within 30 minutes. The preamp is powered by two 2032 lithium, 3V batteries and the complete system is extremely light and weighs far less than ordinary 9V systems. A premium Shadow output jack is incorporated into the endpin jack, and the entire electronic system is covered by Shadow's 5-year worldwide parts and labor limited warranty. The Epiphone Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric features Epiphone’s quality nickel hardware and stays in-tune thanks to world famous Grover™ Sta-Tite™ machine heads with a pro-level 18:1 tuning ratio. Epiphone Masterbilt quality speaks for itself and has for over half a century. Every instrument made at the “House of Stathopoulo” is backed by Epiphone’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson 24/7/365 Customer Service. Check out the Epiphone Masterbilt 2015 AJ-45ME Acoustic/Electric at your Authorized Epiphone Dealer today and make your own history with one of the best acoustic guitars ever made! ------- Top Material Solid Sitka Spruce Back Material Solid Mahogany Side Material Solid Mahogany Neck Material Mahogany; 1-piece plus heel Neck Shape Options SlimTaper™; D profile Neck Joint Glued-In; Dove-Tail with hide glue Truss Rod Adjustable Scale Length 24.75" Fingerboard Material Rosewood with Pearloid Dot inlays Bridge Pickup Shadow® NanoFlex™ ; Under Saddle Electronics Shadow® Sonic™ Soundhole Controls Master Volume / Treble EQ / Bass EQ / Phase "Anti-feedback" Switch / Low-Battery Indicator Power Two #2032 Lithium Batteries (3V) Binding Body = 5 ply; Neck = None; Headstock = None Fingerboard Radius 14" Frets 20; medium Bridge Rosewood Saddle Material Bone Nut Width 1.69" Nut Material Bone Hardware Nickel Machine Heads Grover™ Sta-Tite™ 18:1 ratio Includes User's Manual / Truss Rod Wrench / Epiphone Poster / Epiphone Bumper Sticker Optional: Hard Case (940-EDREAD) / Case UPC = 711106261362 Warranty Epiphone Limited Lifetime Website www.Epiphone.com Service 1-800-4GIBSON (1-800-444-2766) / service@gibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm going to start saving up and get me one of these. I really wish Epiphone had decided to go with the more understated Gibsonesque rosette like what is on the Texan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm going to start saving up and get me one of these. I really wish Epiphone had decided to go with the more understated Gibsonesque rosette like what is on the Texan. yes mate - I love the single ring on my EJ160e and wish they had used that design - love the pickguard though - remains true to the vintage ones I've seen - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodusty Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 New member here. Thought to share a thank you to all who contribute to the Masterbilt sections on these forums. A few months back I was doing HEAVY research on a new guitar. Ended up with a 2008 AJ-500M thanks to a lot of you and your awesome insight. It is a wonderful guitar. Since getting the AJ-500m I was now wanting a short scale. Ended up playing quite a few J45's and fell in love. But the cost of one for a guy who "just writes songs" is just not happening. Then I see this post about the AJ-45 masterbilt and I knew the wait was on. I was giddy with excitement when I got an email yesterday from Epiphone with the new additions. I can't wait to get my hands on one and hope that its everything my AJ-500 is. They will become good friends :-) Dusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Has anyone heard of a release date for these yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I just watched a short video of NAMM with Dr Epiphone discussing the AJ-45ME. It wasn't super in depth or anything and didn't even show the headstock, but what I could see looked freaking fantastic. It looked way more awesome than the stock photos suggest. I'm definitely on board with this guitar n a few more months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I just watched a short video of NAMM with Dr Epiphone discussing the AJ-45ME. It wasn't super in depth or anything and didn't even show the headstock, but what I could see looked freaking fantastic. It looked way more awesome than the stock photos suggest. I'm definitely on board with in a few more months! Link? Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Do you think he's a real Doctor ? Here's the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I just watched a short video of NAMM with Dr Epiphone discussing the AJ-45ME. It wasn't super in depth or anything and didn't even show the headstock, but what I could see looked freaking fantastic. It looked way more awesome than the stock photos suggest. I'm definitely on board with in a few more months! Sometimes Sweetwater runs those 12-24 months same as cash deals, which really makes it affordable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodusty Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Found this on the Premier Guitar website MSRP $999 http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/21974-epiphone-releases-the-masterbilt-aj-45me-dobro-hound-dog-m14-metalbody-and-blueshawk-deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Found this on the Premier Guitar website MSRP $999 http://www.premiergu...lueshawk-deluxe As posted previously 729 Canadian at long and mcquade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Has anyone heard of a release date for these yet? they say this spring but we know that could be a month or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'm expecting $599 USD and in stores by Summer. I'll be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cliffmac Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm expecting $599 USD and in stores by Summer. I'll be ready. I saw a british site that had them for 459 canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I saw a british site that had them for 459 canadian Probably was for the 1963 J-45 Limited Edition all laminated version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Do you think he's a real Doctor ? Here's the link He's as much of a doctor as DR. Pepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thomann showing a guide price of arounf £380 - would be a steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thomann showing a guide price of arounf £380 - would be a steal definitely, I WISH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromnabulax Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 As yet this is the one 2015 Epi that I am most interested in checking out.I look forward to reading unbiased user reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 As yet this is the one 2015 Epi that I am most interested in checking out.I look forward to reading unbiased user reviews. I watching for someone to actually play one on youtube or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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