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Large dreadnought top crafted from genuine solid Sitka spruce produces sound to rival the Classic Epiphones of the 1930s. Solid mahogany back and sides add warmth while the bound rosewood fretboard with snowflake inlays provides a silky feel. A perfect guitar for everything from hard-rock rhythms to bluegrass leads.

Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Premium solid Sitka spruce top
  • Premium solid mahogany back and sides
  • Bound rosewood fretboard
  • Bound top and back
  • Nickel tuners

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Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Acoustic Guitar

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Average of 20 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.42

Quality

Quality: 9.29

Features

Features: 8.96

Value

Value: 9.71

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Martin Sound - Epiphone Price
Posted by Old Hippie from Saint Louis, MO. on Dec 21, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist - I Putt Around
Reviewer's Play Style: Folk/Rock
If you want the same sound & quality for under $1500...you won't find it anywhere else. The DR-500M comes with 'old style' Grover tuners, solid wood throughout and a satin finish. There is a reason for the 'satin finish' vs. a glossy finish. This lets the sound 'resonate' better thus producing full, rich lows & bright, crisp, clean highs. Final note: I am NOT a kid...I've been around the block. This will be the last acoustic guitar I will ever need or want.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Best guitar dollars I've spent
Posted by Rydynmuzic from Central Florida on Dec 10, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Country, bluegrass
I have either played or owned most of the better know acoustics out there over the past 34 years and have got to give this DR-500M the hands down two thumbs up. The only thing I've done to this beauty since I've got it is change to Martin phosphor-bronze medium strings. The tones, up and down the neck are second to none of the other guitars that I own, and that includes my Martin and my Gibson. Averaging 4 hours a night 5 nights a week of playing, this mahogany wonder keeps asking for more. As long as she gets a new set of strings each night, we're both happy.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

My Favorite Epi Acoustic
Posted by LuvMyGibby from CA on Apr 16, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, part time instructor
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, Jazz
I set out to purchase a Taylor, Martin or Breedlove and compared all three to this at my local music store. I picked up the Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Acoustic Guitar and was completely blown away at how comfortable and fast the neck & fret-board felt and fell in love with the incredible sound. I ordered one here immediately and was also pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Epiphone rigid gig bag with hygrometer. The only guitar I have EVER played that sounds better is a Gibson. Buy this guitar, this is a GREAT deal!

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 9

CAN'T PUT IT DOWN
Posted by Kleinster from Memphis TN on Feb 6, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, alternative, (whatever sounds good)
I bought my Epiphone DR500M this past weekend and just like so many others stated, I cannot put it down. I strummed on some Taylors, Martins and Seagulls but as soon as I strummed this guitar, I was sold. It has great tone and fast neck so it is great for running leads. I turned it upside down and cannot find anything wrong with it. Great harmonics too.

Overall

Overall: 8

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 6

Value

Value: 7

NICE LITTLE GEM FROM EPI
Posted by SG FANATIC from Dumas, TX on Oct 13, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: 20 years Active Musician.
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Folk
I like this EPI for the moderate price, playability and extremely nice case. It's not anything special but just a well built, nice playing acoustic guitar. What really sold me was the inclusion of a super nice case. Almost too nice of a case for such a plain looking guitar. The action on the guitar was set pretty low, so you get the occasional fret buzz on the higher frets, but it is very easy to play. I would look into this one for a beginners guitar if you can afford it. I use mine for practice only. Don't think it would fair too well for stage use. but it does resonate a nice sound. Pretty clear.

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Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M Acoustic Guitar

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