![]() ![]() image from Also included are the tone controls: two Shadow pickups-the soundhole-mounted NanoMag magnetic pickup and the under saddle NanoFlex pickup under the bridge. The eSonic preamp, which runs on a nine volt battery, is mounted in the bass side of the instrument for easy access. What is more impressive is how Epiphone managed to integrate modern electronics into the guitar without completely clashing and destroying its vintage façade. And the fretboard, is bound in white creating a classic-looking package. The Epiphone historic offset “haircut” headstock has a cool stickpin inlay in the ebony faceplate. Its fretboard inlay are subtle little split diamonds made with Mother-of-Pearl that adds a touch of style. ![]() The devil is indeed in the details for this dreadnought. ![]() And finally, to complete its nod to tradition, the fretboard and bridge are cut from pieces of hard, smooth rosewood.īut it is not only the guitar’s exterior that reflects the vintage fashion. The rich warm finish of the Sitka spruce top gives the guitar an aged façade complemented by the solid mahogany side and back-so rich in color that it completed the vintage, seasoned look. If you have a thing for vintage but do not like getting those acoustic guitars that only have a laminated wood exterior, then the DR-500MCE is up your alley. Today, we will be reviewing the Epiphone DR-500MCE, an acoustic-electric dreadnought under the Masterbilt line. Continuing the tradition of Epiphone’s outstanding workmanship is its Masterbilt line of guitars. But considering that it has been more than a century old in the industry, cheaper does not necessarily mean low quality. Epiphone has been commonly known to be Gibson’s low-end cousin. ![]()
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