ajsc Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just curious!! I have not had any problems with mine, but have read a few threads on this forum from people who have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagwood Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I got my AJ500RC in December. It doesn't have a pickguard so I think it was from a 'newer' production run. I have had no issues with it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill67 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 No problems with dr500r almost year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I've had my AJ-500R for several years and my EF-500RCE for a couple, and I haven't had any problems with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrds1965 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just curious!! I have not had any problems with mine' date=' but have read a few threads on this forum from people who have.[/quote'] No problems with my DR500M. My AJ500M has the rear lifted behind the bridge and seems to have a loose top brace. I never used string heavier than 12s on it. The old forum had several posts of people with the same problem. I also saw an AJ500M with the new gloss top serial number from 08 and it has a huge crack from the bridge down to the bottom. Pointed it out to the GC guys and they said "yeah that happens a lot on those". As of last week it is still hanging on the wall for sale crack and all, full price. Mine has the older electronics, the Baggs, so I have it at my local store who is a dealer waiting to see what is going to happen. I don't want to trade it for a new one with the new electronics. One of the reasons I bought this model was the volume wheel in the sound hole and the body not cut up for the control panel. So wait and see I guess. The shop I have my guitar at has told me and their rep that it is their opnion that the bridge is too high and that put too much stress on the top. I think the AJs are hit or miss. Have a feeling if they have problems they show up early other wise you have a good one. My problems showed up in the first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario.C Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Bought my Epi masterbilt EF 500RA-NS 2 week ago, it´s brand new and it was made in 2005. 2 days later i´ve found a small crack in the saddle (it´s bone, i thought it would be impossible!!!) and now i´m waitting for a new one piece.. i don´t know if it´s gonna take too long and i miss her alot :'( PS: By the way, i ask a local luthier to make a new saddle, got it today, just tried... it´s like the original one... but i still want the original one they are going (someday...) to send me! =P~/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I own two and am very happy with them. The first one I bought was an AJ 500m and it had some dead notes. I returned it moved up to a AJ500r and it is a superb instrument. I think that there are some Masterbilts that have issues and one should hand pick them to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharwood73 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 So far no problems with my AJ 500M. I'm very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I have three (DR500M, AJ500M, AJ500R) and no problems. They don't get used daily or even weekly, though, since they are part of a much larger collection, so my experience is relative to that. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarTopFan Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I have had my magnificent Masterbilt AJ500RC for several months now with no problems whatsoever. Great guitar. CTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I have an EF-500RVB. Have had it for several years - no problems with it whatsoever, aside from having enough time to play it more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyroadman Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Have a DR500M for several months now, play it daily, no problems to report. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmw Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My DR500R had a loose (not glued in) nut. It wasn't hard to fix, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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