Here for sale we have an Epiphone Masterbilt De Luxe archtop acoustic guitar in Vintage Natural finish. This guitar has been quite extensively modified by a previous owner, having been converted from right to left handed to a professional standard, along with the addition of a floating mini-humbucker mounted to the pickguard. Made in China in 2016, this instrument features a set-neck construction comprising a Solid Spruce top, Laminated Flamed Maple back & sides, 5pc Laminated Mahogany​/​Hard Maple neck and 20 fret Ebony fingerboard with an Ebonoid bridge. Nickel hardware is fitted including a trapeze-style tailpiece & Epiphone Reissue tuning machines. The magnetic and piezo pickups each have their own independent outputs, volume & tone controls. Epiphone's Masterbilt range is designed to provide the look & feel of a classic archtop with the convenience, comfort and reliability of modern construction & features. The Rounded 'C' Shape neck profile fills the hand very nicely, and delivers a playing experience which is characterful and distinct. The Ebony of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, and along with the Pearl inlays lends a sense of luxury to the instrument. The large stature of the body is surprisingly comfortable in the arms, further enhancing the vintage look & feel of the instrument. The controls for the aftermarket magnetic pickup are well set out, remaining within easy reach for adjustment while playing without intruding on the playing experience. Acoustically, the Masterbilt De Luxe delivers the distinctive archtop sound we expect from an instrument of this type; beautifully refined and soft and working particularly well for jazz playing thanks to its rather dark, muted tone. With such a large body there is plenty of volume and dynamic range on offer, and the Solid Spruce top helps the guitar to project beautifully. The undersaddle piezo pickup system faithfully conveys the acoustic voice of the instrument, blending perfectly into an ensemble or working nicely for solo performance. The aftermarket floating mini-humbucker adds a second voice which is well suited to melodic lead lines and dark, jazzy chord voicings, with ample tonal range available from the pickguard-mounted controls. Brand - Epiphone Model - Masterbilt De Luxe Finish - Vintage Natural Year - 2016 Made In - China Top - Solid Spruce Back​/​Sides - Laminated Flamed Maple Neck - Laminated 5pc Mahogany​/​Hard Maple Neck Profile - Rounded 'C' Shape Fingerboard - Ebony Fingerboard Radius - 12" Frets - 20 Medium Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width - 1.69" Pickups - Pickguard Mounted Floating Mini-Humbucker, Shadow NanoFlex HD Undersaddle Piezo Controls - Magnetic Volume, Magnetic Tone, Piezo Volume, Piezo Tone (eSonic HD Preamp System)

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1110725116161 Weight: 6.05lbs Serial: 16102300969 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition. The top edge demonstrates light indentation and a moderate chip to the finish, revealing the wood beneath. Light scuffing to the top edge is also present. Further light indentation is apparent infrequently across both the front and rear face. Neck: Overall excellent condition. The binding demonstrates some hairline cracking at the ends of some frets, not affecting the structural stability. The satin finish to the rear of the neck has worn to a light gloss through regular use. Body: Overall very good condition. The previous location of the pickguard screws pre-conversion are apparent. They have been filled with wax by the previous owner. The bass side of the front face lower bout demonstrates some scratching, piercing the top coat of finish. The center of the rear demonstrates some buckle rash that does not pierce the finish. The pickguard shows mild scratching consistent with paywear. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for future fret work. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included. Hardware: Fully functional with very light signs of use. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.25mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 This guitar has been professionally converted from Right handed to Left handed. Electrics: Fully functional. This instrument has a pickguard mounted magnetic pickup with individual output, alongside a piezo unit with individual output. Both pickups have separate controls & outputs. The magnetic pickup controls are mounted to the pickguard and the piezo controls are mounted to the bass side f-hole. 9v battery not included. Case & Accessories: Epiphone Masterbilt Century case Very good condition. The lid of the case is slightly misaligned, however it can be moved over to close properly using the latches. Truss rod tool not included.