Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente
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Epiphone
Masterbilt Excellente
Product Info
Article Number:
482847
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Masterbilt Excellente
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,285.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Excellente is a serious step up from your average dreadnought. The solid wood construction gives it a really mature, resonant tone that rivals guitars costing considerably more. It's a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players who want a beautifully crafted instrument with a vintage vibe and excellent plugged-in performance for gigs or recording.
Product Description
- Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente
- Steel-String Guitar
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Ovangkol
- 5-Piece neck: Maple
- Fretboard and bridge: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Excellent Block Clouds fretboard inlays
- Scale: 643 mm (25.315")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm
- 20 Frets
- Fishman Sonitone pickup system
- Gold Kluson waffleback vintage machine heads with metal buttons
- Colour: Antique Natural Aged
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprising projection and clarity.
- • Ovangkol back/sides add warmth and sustain, a premium touch.
- • Ebony fingerboard and nut offer smooth playability and note definition.
- • Kluson waffleback tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability.
CONS
- • Ovangkol can be a bit dense, contributing to a slightly heavier feel.
- • The 'Aged' aesthetic might not appeal to players seeking a pristine look.
- • While versatile, excels in strumming; fingerstyle nuances are less pronounced.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Ovangkol
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
643 mm (25.315 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonitone Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sonitone offers a natural, balanced acoustic tone, avoiding the overly processed sound common in some systems. It's a good all-rounder for recording and live performance, though a dedicated mic would still offer more nuance.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but the 1 11/16 in nut width might feel a touch wide for players with very small hands. A setup can easily adjust string spacing for greater comfort.
Ovangkol adds a richness and depth to the tone, contributing to a warmer, more mature sound compared to mahogany or sapele. It provides a pleasing contrast to the brightness of the spruce top.
