ALD323 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Owned an Epiphone AJ-500MNS some years ago, but very regretfully sold it off. Big mistake! Anyway I found a nice 2010 used one in excellent shape, it was hardly played at all with gorgeous mahogany back and sides, and run out free sitka top. So I took the chance. Oh what a wonderful sounding guitar! Anyone else have one of these gems? Sorry I can't put pics in, it says I exceeded some limit but doesn't say how to fix it. But this AJ-500MNS plays like new, rich, warm, woody, thick, dark, delicious. I almost want to eat it!! lol! Oh and the woody smell....it's a 2010 and still has that rich woody scent of hog! Just wonderful guitars. It's a shame they discontinued them. Got mine back..it will never leave again!! Baby is home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba1281734205 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I have four Masterbilts from that era and I wouldn't part with any of them. I consider them to be hidden treasures. Since Gibson bought Epi in the 50's they have relegated the brand to producing low to mid grade instruments. These Masterbilts were a breakout from that mediocrity. The fact that you can get them for under $500 is amazing. Nothing that Epiphone has produced since then can compare. Mel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALD323 Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 7:56 PM, bubba1281734205 said: I have four Masterbilts from that era and I wouldn't part with any of them. I consider them to be hidden treasures. Since Gibson bought Epi in the 50's they have relegated the brand to producing low to mid grade instruments. These Masterbilts were a breakout from that mediocrity. The fact that you can get them for under $500 is amazing. Nothing that Epiphone has produced since then can compare. Mel bubba thanks! What strings do you favor on your AJ-500M, 80/20's or PB's gauges? thx ...Loving mine at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba1281734205 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I use Gibson coated 80/20 in light guage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALD323 Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/4/2023 at 9:25 PM, bubba1281734205 said: I use Gibson coated 80/20 in light guage. Awesome, I have 80/20 Elixir lights on mine. I've never tried the Gibson coated strings. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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