mark49 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I am interested in buying a AJ 500M masterbuilt ,but does it have a V neck?I don`t really like V necks,and none of the local stores around me carry the masterbuilts so I`ll have to buy online unseen.Thanks.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solpig Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Only the fingerstyle models and the AJ500RC (the chubby 12 fret model) have the V-neck. The AJ500m and R have a sort of modern U profile. It's a bit rounder than the low oval that Martin uses on most of their models nowadays, but about the same size. I actually prefer it to the Martin,come to think of it. -piggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarTopFan Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 For what its worth, here's my experience with the V neck shape... When I recently purchased my AJ500RC it was the 1st time...in almost 30 years of playing...that I've had a guitar with the V neck shape. When I was putting it through its paces in the guitar shop it seemed to feel a bit *different* for about 5 minutes, but after that the difference just seemed to vanish and its never been an issue since then. Now, I can go back and forth between my normal necked Blueridge and my AJ500 and I dont even notice the difference any more. Its become a complete non-issue. CTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark49 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thank you for the replys .I`m torn between the AJ500M and the DR500P Im leaning toward the DR500P because of the maple sides and back.I have a Mahogany Blueridge and a Rosewood Blueridge so the Maple would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thank you for the replys .I`m torn between the AJ500M and the DR500P Im leaning toward the DR500P because of the maple sides and back.I have a Mahogany Blueridge and a Rosewood Blueridge so the Maple would be nice. I haven't played a DR500P (I have an M in my collection, though), but my girlfriend has an AJ500M that I gave her for Christmas a couple of years ago. I've got to say, it's a terrific sounding and playing guitar. I'm always amazed when I play it. I have guitars that are many times more expensive but don't sound that much or even any better. I also have an AJ500R in my collection, and it's well worth the price, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I'm a regular lurker on the electric forum but this is my first post over here. Just got my AJ500M yesterday & I am thrilled. I expected a lot given the great press the Masterbuilts have received but this guitar far exceeded my expectations. The action is superb. The tone is booming. I'm lovin' it & if they're all as good as mine I've certainly got to recommend them to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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