Epiphone - Masterbilt Excellente Antique Natural Aged Gloss
The Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente in Antique Natural Aged Gloss is an electro-acoustic folk guitar that features a retro design. Its solid spruce top and ovangkol sides provide a rich tone. Thanks to its electro-acoustic system, it can be amplified for live performances. Its construction is neat. It guarantees a pleasant playability and a good grip. The model combines quality and affordability. It provides a perfect alternative to high-end acoustic guitars.
Presentation
Compared to other guitars in the same price range, it provides a more pronounced presence. This is due to its solid spruce top.
Its Ovangkol body reinforces this characteristic. It projects a clean and balanced diffusion.
This guitar stands out in the mid and high registers. It produces precise and detailed notes.
The five-piece maple and walnut neck plays an important role in the responsiveness of the fingerboard. The C profile of the neck facilitates lively movements. It ensures a secure grip.
The ebony wood of the fingerboard is smooth. This fingerboard offers a quick grip for varied playing styles.
The Excellente Block Clouds fingerboard markers provide visual clarity. They guide the player throughout the scales.
The neck profile of this model has been designed to maximize the comfort of the guitarist. Its C profile naturally follows the shape of the hand.
It reduces tension. This facilitates smooth playing for hours.
The five-piece construction increases the stability of the neck. This prevents distortions due to humidity variations.
The aesthetics of the Masterbilt Excellente are captivating. The natural antique color brings an organic beauty. It is in harmony with the solid mahogany of the back and sides.
The vintage Kluson tuners add a charm that is retro. They ensure very good tuning stability.
These design options make this guitar as pleasant to look at as it is to play.
Features
Other features
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Epiphone Electro-Acoustic Folk Guitar
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Model: Masterbilt Excellente
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Finish: Antique Natural Aged Gloss
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Set-in neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut
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Profile: C-profile
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Scale: 25.315" (643 mm)
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
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Frets: 20, medium-jumbo
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Nut: Tusq 1.693" (43.8 mm)
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Fretboard inlays: Excellente Block Clouds
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Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
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Back and sides: Solid Ovangkol
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Bridge: Ebony
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Hardware: Gold
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Tuners: Kluson, Vintage Waffleback
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Pickup: Fishman Sonitone
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Controls: volume, tone
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Strings: 12, 16, 24, 32, 42, 53
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Ref: EMTTFCANH1
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