cliffenstein Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I will be happily buying this guitar this summer. And if I can't try it first, I'll buy it anyway. I literally have no doubts about this one. I'm simply gonna be standing in line with my money in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 looks a beauty from the photos and the youtube video - is that a matt finish? here's the Thomann link: http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_masterbilt_aj_45_me.htm?sid=1c0e7100314e6d95accf8be8fb0a3410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodusty Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm with you Cliffenstein......In fact I already have my main two suppliers on the look out for me....My Elderly and Guitar Center dudes know I want one.....but even if I cant play it first I will get one :-) It does look matte doesnt it?? db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yep...Satin matte finish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyMIuSdSx4 Freaking beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I called my Sweetwater guy and he said that he didn't think that they were going to stock them. He stated he could order me one, and that he already had an order for one (one of you guys?) but he didn't expect delivery until June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I was interested until I read it had a matte finish, even if they just glossed the top like on the AJ500 I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarLight Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Agreed about the matte finish on the Masterbilt J-45...the matte finish could drop me from the race...I definately prefer a gloss finish even if it is not laquer. Thin gloss poly, put on correctly, is very attractive and durable, and does not hinder tone when applied properly. Also a matte finish never seems, to my eye, to look right on a Sunburst top. Maybe they will offer both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I will buy this . I gotst to know! I actually like matte finishes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I love a matte finish on a natural guitar but it does look a bit strange on a burst - wouldn't deter me from buying what should be a great guitar though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Doesn't look strange to me...looks old...in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert54 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I agree on it looks old in a good way. Almost like prewar 1930 style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Matte finish is nce and a little polish would give it a nice shine, I had an old Yamaha 12 string with a matte finish polished it up and it looked great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I was interested until I read it had a matte finish... I don't mind the 'natural satin'; it's the 1.69" nut that disinterests me. Otherwise, she's a freakin' beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The 1.69 on my Epiphone and Recording King acoustics feels very comfortable to me and I don't remotely have small hands. That may be because of my electric guitar background, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Agreed about the matte finish on the Masterbilt J-45...the matte finish could drop me from the race...I definately prefer a gloss finish even if it is not laquer. Thin gloss poly, put on correctly, is very attractive and durable, and does not hinder tone when applied properly. Also a matte finish never seems, to my eye, to look right on a Sunburst top. Maybe they will offer both! I have to agree, although you do sort of get used to the satin finish. I like my guitars shiney as well, but sometimes you gotta make exceptions. I've never been brave enough to take Maguiar's to my guitar top to give it a semi-glossey look like some have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have to agree, although you do sort of get used to the satin finish. I like my guitars shiney as well, but sometimes you gotta make exceptions. I've never been brave enough to take Maguiar's to my guitar top to give it a semi-glossey look like some have done. You could always go all out by taking it to a competent luthier to get a finish put on. It won't be cheap to get done, but you could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Another option would be to get a cherryburst Texan, but then you won't get the vintage burst, short scale, or tuners. You will get a burst, though, and you'll also get killer tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Another option would be to get a cherryburst Texan, but then you won't get the vintage burst, short scale, or tuners. You will get a burst, though, and you'll also get killer tone. The principle reason I would but it would be for the short scale. I don't think I could get that from the Texan. I'll probable end up ordering one once the initial reviews are in...first I gotta fin a good used 12-string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The 1.69 on my Epiphone and Recording King acoustics feels very comfortable to me and I don't remotely have small hands. Well, you're right -- I do have fun playing the EL-00 Pro and the Performer ME, not to mention the electrics, and the narrower nut doesn't exactly prohibit my playing. I just get more occasional buzz from a finger touching an adjacent string, or I play a different style where the nut width doesn't matter so much. My left hand middle finger is a full 3/4 inch wide up near the tip, before it starts to round off. I don't know if that's typical or not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have "guitar player hands" (i.e, long fingers). My reach has always been good and I find it easy to not get hung up on things like string spacing and nut width. Again, that may be due to the fact that from 1986 though 2010 I was solely an electric player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 ...first I gotta fin[d] a good used 12-string I was watching that Martin DM12 on ebay that started way low and ends in 2 hours, but it just went well over my thoughts of semi-lowballing it, and frankly, it looks like it's going to go for well over its value. The best price recent sale of a mint DM12 was $425. This one's already up around $500. They're lam hog back and sides, solid top, so I imagine you're aiming much higher. For me though, I figured it would be an improvement on My FT-160 Texan 12, and apparently was dreaming to think that the bidding could be light and I might be able to pick one up for $300-something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I was watching that Martin DM12 on ebay that started way low and ends in 2 hours, but it just went well over my thoughts of semi-lowballing it, and frankly, it looks like it's going to go for well over its value. The best price recent sale of a mint DM12 was $425. This one's already up around $500. They're lam hog back and sides, solid top, so I imagine you're aiming much higher. For me though, I figured it would be an improvement on My FT-160 Texan 12, and apparently was dreaming to think that the bidding could be light and I might be able to pick one up for $300-something. Funny about 12 strings...some (many) have not been treated very kindly (especially Epiphones I believe) and there's nothing worse than a 12 string with lousy action and even worse...structural problems. I missed out on 2 auctions so far..Epi dred 12's from the 80's-90's still kicking myself about the one. Just something to fool around with in the music room. You see them on here all the time, some even imploded at the top. belling budges, bridges lifting...ahhhhh. I know some things can be fixed but I'm a patient man and next time I find the right one I will pull the trigger. I just can't decide between Epiphone or Guild. I'm still grieving over that Guild F-412 I sold back in 85'. Bought it at Sam Ash in NYC in 77' for a whopping $400 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Several outlets are now showing the AJ-45ME with an MSRP of $999 USD. Other Epiphone guitars with the same MSRP have generally had a street price of $599. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Here is a link 729 Canadian http://www.lamusic.ca/default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Here is a link 729 Canadian http://www.lamusic.ca/default.asp $573 US dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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