View Photo#518177

The Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RA Acoustic Guitar has an airy resonance that results from all solid woods, including gorgeous premium solid rosewood back and sides. The mahogany neck of the Epiphone EF-500RA Guitar has a '50s V-shape and is graced with a precision-crafted, wide 1-3/4" rosewood fretboard for easy fingerstyle playing. Epiphone graces your EF-500RA with gold hardware.

Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RA Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Solid premium Sitka spruce top
  • Solid premium rosewood back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Abalone inlays on rosette and on body, neck, and head binding
  • Gold hardware

Epiphone returns to their roots to bring you the vintage vibe and tone of their pre-'60s guitars. Make one yours today.

Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RA Acoustic Guitar

Write A Review

Average of 11 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.58

Quality

Quality: 9.58

Features

Features: 9.58

Value

Value: 9.75

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Epiphone EF-500RA
Posted by bobbo from kansas city on Jul 24, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: blues, rock, metal, punk, anything
This is an amazing guitar I own a Mart D-28 and I like this more than I do a $3000 dollar Martin this is simply a great guitar for all styles plus its pretty and the abalone binding is amazing it has great action for an acoustic guitar and the v neck is awesome buy it you won't regret it

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Love this Guitar
Posted by Anonymous Musician from SF Bay area, CA on Feb 12, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Mellow Rock
I have been looking for a new acoustic for a while. I have read good reviews about the EF-500RA and they were right. This guitar kicks. It sounded great right out of the box (with a little tuning). I assumed that I might need to take it in for a set up, but luckily, no adjustments were needed. The sound is very rich and smooth and it's easy to play.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 10

great epi intro
Posted by Miguel 6 from Sherman, Tx on Jan 29, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: alternative country, folk
I was never a great epi or gibson fan until I purchased this guitar. Although I am only an advanced beginner I have learned more in the last 3 months than I have in my previous lifetime. The guitar is so easy to play that you sit down for 5 minutes and before you know it you've been playing for 2 hours! Cosmetically, this guitar is gorgeous. Now I'm dying to have a J-45 Gibson but have been told it would be a waste of money because this ef-500rav is so great for the price. The sustain is incredible and the size is great for finger picking and parlor playing with friends. Only reason I did not give 5 stars across is because it did not come with a case! I absolutely would not trade this for a D-16 Martin I have.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Can't find a better guitar for the money
Posted by Epiphone fan from Naperville, IL on Feb 19, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Folk, country, rock
Unlike some others in this forum who have rated the EF-500RA even though they don't own one and it's questionable whether they have even played one, I OWN one.

It is an absolutely gorgeous guitar. The attention to detail, fit and finish is second to none. The sound is superb. The v-neck feels great in my hand.

I also own a Taylor 814CE. Yes, I like my 814CE more than my Epiphone Masterbilt. The the Taylor costs FOUR TIMES as much as the EF-500RA. The Taylor does NOT look or sound FOUR TIMES better or play FOUR TIMES nicer.

I have no regrets about adding the beautiful EF-500RA to my collection. It continues the Epiphone Masterbilt tradition and deserves to bear the Masterbilt name.

Overall

Overall: 8

Quality

Quality: 8

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 8

These Epiphones Confuse Me...
Posted by Hendrix Hopeful from Nebraska on Feb 15, 2008
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Studio Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Indie and Alternative Rock, Acoustic
I have read, researched, contimplated...done everything short of playing this great-looking guitar. It sounds like they are going to become very popular. What I don't understand, is why Epiphone selected the title "Masterbuilt" for these guitars. I mean, shouldn't all Epiphones be "Master-built"? I don't get it. After all my research of these guitars, I still think I'm going to buy an Epiphone "Regular-built" ej200 instead.

View more product reviews »

If you would like to write a review, please see our product review guidelines.

Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RA Acoustic Guitar

Overall: 9.58Read 11 Reviews

$899.00

MSRP: $1,498.00 Savings: $599.00(39%)

Finance Now for $90/mo.

Ships to Canada
Availability: In-Stock & Ready To Ship!

Gold Coverage Protection Warranty: (What's this?)

Experience The Musician's Friend Advantage
Shop With Confidence - enjoy the protection of the Musician's Friend Advantage before and after the sale!
We'll Beat Any Price!
We'll beat any verifiable advertised price before or after the sale. Call 800-391-8762 for an unbeatable price quote.
45-Day Lowest Price Guarantee
If you find a lower advertised price within 45 days of your purchase, we'll refund the difference after verification. Some products are excluded.
45-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee & No-Hassle Return Policy
If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice – no hassles! Stringed instruments priced at $1999 or more have a special policy.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
If you don't get your gear on time, shipping is free and you get 20% off your next order. Details »
Help & Support

Questions or comments? Email or call us at 800-391-8762.

This Item Ships Free!

 

Newsletter Sign-Up

Newsletter Sign-Up

  • Helpful and timely tech tips
  • Exclusive product reviews and interviews
  • Outrageous web-only deals
  • The week in review
Stay Informed
Make Connections
BizRate Customer Certified (GOLD) Site Use Bill Me Later button Use PayPal button