myztk Posted December 28, 2009 Posted December 28, 2009 I have a '94' natural just like Keb Mo's. I not only love this little instrument, it changed my playing style and made me a complete 12 fret convert. Sure, it's a little boxy sounding, but 9 times out of 10 its the one I turn to for the sheer enjoyment of playing. It really does take a licking and keeps on ticking! Any other Bluesmaster fans/owners out there?
TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted December 28, 2009 Posted December 28, 2009 i dont own one-was debating getting one; it was either a el-00 or a Silver Creek 000 all solid-i went all solid-glad ya like yours!
bloozeguy Posted December 28, 2009 Posted December 28, 2009 I have a '94' natural just like Keb Mo's. I not only love this little instrument' date=' it changed my playing style and made me a complete 12 fret convert. Sure, it's a little boxy sounding, but 9 times out of 10 its the one I turn to for the sheer enjoyment of playing. It really does take a licking and keeps on ticking! Any other Bluesmaster fans/owners out there?[/quote'] Ohmyohmyohmy, yes, indeed! Been writing about it in these here pages form time to time, too! Played one for a set at an open mic that belonged to a buddy and fell in love instantly. Everything just SO right for finger-pickin' blues--even that "boxy" sound you mention. These are extremely rare birds! Cherish yours and don't let any nasty ol' rounder (like the present author) ever talk you into parting with it! And, HEY, EPI! BRING IT BACK!!!! PS--Agree about 12-fretters. Got the Masterbilt cedar-12 myself.
zombywoof Posted December 28, 2009 Posted December 28, 2009 My opinion, for what it is worth, I like the Epi Bluesmaster a whole lot more than Keb Mo's pop blues. One of the best Epi acoustics to ever roll out of the factory. They will give quite a few guitars costing a whole lot more scratch a serious run for their money.
myztk Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Well here's the bad news, I had TWO! One natural and one sunburst. In a delirious moment of GAS I let the sunburst go to buy a Collings 00 12 fret. Now that was a stunning instrument. But it was almost too nice to play. I didn't even want to breathe on it!! I finally came to my senses and went back the the workhorse of the Bluesmaster! Don't worry bloozeguy, this one goes with me to the grave...
jwalin Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Well here's the bad news' date=' I had TWO! One natural and one sunburst. In a delirious moment of GAS I let the sunburst go to buy a Collings 00 12 fret. Now that was a stunning instrument. But it was almost too nice to play. I didn't even want to breathe on it!! I finally came to my senses and went back the the workhorse of the Bluesmaster! Don't worry bloozeguy, this one goes with me to the grave... [/quote'] how about a picture?
bloozeguy Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 My opinion' date=' for what it is worth, I like the Epi Bluesmaster a whole lot more than Keb Mo's pop blues. One of the best Epi acoustics to ever roll out of the factory. They will give quite a few guitars costing a whole lot more scratch a serious run for their money. [/quote']+1 on your first sentence! And the rest, too!
myztk Posted December 30, 2009 Author Posted December 30, 2009 Not sure how to get the image in the body of the text. Posted as an Avatar for now. I tried a copy and paste and I tried the image insert, but it doesn't ask for a file. Tips anyone?
bloozeguy Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Not sure how to get the image in the body of the text. Posted as an Avatar for now.I tried a copy and paste and I tried the image insert' date=' but it doesn't ask for a file. Tips anyone?[/quote'] Awwww...lookit that l'il sweetie! eagerly awaiting the full-sized pic
aymeric22 Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 A dream came true : http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/Small-Body/Gibson-Acoustic/Keb-Mo-Bluesmaster.aspx But know it's time to let the regular (and defnitely less expensive...) model come back.
myztk Posted January 2, 2010 Author Posted January 2, 2010 I think I have this covered! Brothers From Another Mother!
bubba1281734205 Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I recently sold a 94 blond. It was my "Holy Grail" , but I couldn't get used to the wide neck. Beautiful tone. Mel
bubba1281734205 Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 There's one on FleaBay right now. Mel:-"
myztk Posted March 26, 2011 Author Posted March 26, 2011 Well, I'm back on the hunt for another Bluesmaster. Would like to get my hands on another sunburst. And it's the last guitar I will ever buy....really it is....;-))
Mr.Loren Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I love my blues-masters, but it is time to let them go.
Mr.Loren Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I just re-read the rules, there doesn't seem to be anything about listing items for sale, so here she goes. I love these two guitars, but it is time to release them in to the wild. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/msg/3685777281.html
RobertoCarlosMX Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I just have one thing to say about Epi Bluesmaster.., Is beautiful.... This is my 1994 Epiphone Bluesmaster in ebony finish... Best regards from Mexico.
PeteWilson Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 I have a '94' natural just like Keb Mo's. I not only love this little instrument, it changed my playing style and made me a complete 12 fret convert. Sure, it's a little boxy sounding, but 9 times out of 10 its the one I turn to for the sheer enjoyment of playing. It really does take a licking and keeps on ticking! Any other Bluesmaster fans/owners out there? Hey there Myztk! I have the exact same guitar, 1994 natural. I love that little guitar so much, it has a coveted space on my living room wall. After I saw the Keb Mo' video, I knew I had to have one. I searched high and low, and before I found it, I bought a Masterbilt EF-500R. I do not regret buying either of those guitars! Enjoy those Epi's! Pete
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