MB500 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hello, Can anyone tell me if there is a current production Epiphone hardshell case that will fit the Masterbilt AJ500R slope shouldered acoustic? I have seen a current Epiphone hardshell case advertised for their AJ guitars and was wondering if anyone has purchased it for their Masterbilt AJ? I know they are not making the original Masterbilt cases that used to come with the early Masterbilts. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_L Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 As Alfonso said. I have an AJ500RE (rosewood instead of mahogany back and sides) and the EDREAD case is a nice plush fit. Not vise-tight, but a nice fit. Based on personal experience (again; I know...), Masterbilt AJs are not all quite the same size, especially the lower bout. From memory, I would say bewtween 1/2" and 1" difference. I once bought a non-Epi case in which one fit (tightly), but the other one would not. Measure c-a-r-e-f-u-l-ly. The EDREAD will take any Masterbilt AJ (and I presume DR as well), and other Epi dreads with the long headstock (Texan, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB500 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks guys for the information,I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 For what it's worth, Sweetwater sold me a very nicely close-fitting Gator for my Masterbilt AJ500me. Don't recall the model right now and I'm not around the guitar/case. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB500 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. I looked at some reviews and I went ahead and ordered the 940 Edread from Epiphone. Sounds like it will keep the Masterbilt AJ500RE safe and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB500 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I received the Epiphone 940 EDREAD case for my Masterbilt 500 RE and it is a very good fit. The case looks sturdy, padded and lots of room in accessory pocket. I think this is a good choice for that guitar line. Although I'm sure there are other good choices too.Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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