Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Acoustic-Electric Bass

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Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Acoustic-Electric Bass, Main
Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Acoustic-Electric Bass, Main
Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Acoustic-Electric Bass, Main Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Acoustic-Electric Bass, Main
Combining the looks of the Century Archtops with the deep low end of a stand-up bass, the Masterbilt Deluxe Classic Bass sounds great unplugged or amped up.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Flame maple back and sides Bright, focused tone with enhanced sustain
Solid spruce top Punchy, articulate and warm sound

Epiphone presents the Masterbilt Deluxe Classic 4-String Acoustic-Electric Bass. This beauty features all of the Masterbilt Century's critically acclaimed features including a Solid Spruce top with traditional longitudinal bracing, Ebony fretboard, and the eSonic and Shadow NanoFlex HD pickup system for true acoustic tone when plugged in.

Deep DeLuxe Classic Bass Tone: Like the Masterbilt Century Archtops, the Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String Acoustic/Electric Bass combines the best of Epiphone's vintage designs with modern techniques for a superb and affordable acoustic bass that loses none of its tone when plugged in. The DeLuxe Classic 4-string features a Solid Spruce top with traditional f-holes and is available in Vintage Natural or Vintage Sunburst Aged Gloss finish. The tone of the top is enhanced by traditional longitudinal bracing for a deep and expressive tone that will sound even better with years of playing time. The body is made from laminated Flame Maple with a 17" lower bout like the Century Archtop DeLuxe guitar.

Art Deco Era Design: The Hard Maple and Mahogany neck has a 30.5" scale and is glued to the body with a traditional dovetail joint. The neck has a comfortable rounded "C" shape profile and a dual action truss rod for fine adjustments. The beautiful Ebony fingerboard has 20 medium frets and Pearloid "Notched Diamond" inlays inspired by Epiphone's vintage Masterbilts. The headstock has a Historic Epiphone Dovewing profile with the Masterbilt Century's… read more iconic Pearloid "Banner" logo design.

A Classic Bass with 21st Century Tone: The full tone of the De Luxe Classic 4-string bass sounds beautiful unamplified on a small stage or in the studio. But now the cutting edge eSonic HD (High Definition) preamp system and Shadow NanoFlex HD Under-saddle pickup make it possible for acoustic bass players to hear their instrument amplified exactly as they hear it unplugged. No bass player has ever heard an acoustic bass more accurately represented through a sound system before. The Shadow NanoFlex HD Under-saddle pickup has easy-to-access controls for Master Volume and Master EQ mounted just inside the lower f-hole. The pre-amp system is powered by a standard 9-volt battery that is easy to access, located near the 1/4" output jack.

Vintage Style Hardware: The Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String comes with historic Epiphone Reissue Tuners with Marboloid "Crown" buttons with an 18:1 tuning ratio. The "Crown" tuners are inspired by vintage Masterbilts but have a substantially improved tuning ratio compared to 1930s era Masterbilts. The floating bridge is adjustable and has an Ebonoid compensated saddle and a traditional Epiphone Trapeze tailpiece. read less

- Finish: Aged Gloss
- Hardware: Aged Nickel
- Top: Solid Spruce; Longitudinal Bracing
- Body: Laminated Flame Maple

Body Dimensions:
- Lower Bout = 17"
- Upper Bout = 12.6"
- Waist = 10.25"
- Body Length = 21"

- Neck: 5-pc Laminated; Hard Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded "C" shape
- Preamp: eSonic HD (High Definition)
- Controls: Master Volume & Master EQ
- Pickup: Shadow NanoFlex HD; Under-saddle
- Power: 9 Volt Battery
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
- Truss Rod Cover: Black PVC "Bullet"; 1-layer
- Neck Joint: Dovetail; Glued-In
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- FretBoard Inlay: Pearloid "Notched Diamond"
- Headstock: Historic Epiphone Dovewing with Pearloid "Banner" logos
- Tuners: Historic Epiphone Tuners with Marboloid "Crown" buttons; Improved to 18:1 ratio
- Frets: 20; Medium
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
- Scale Length: 30.5"
- Strings: D'Addario EPBB170 Acoustic Bass Strings Phosphor Bronze Gauge: 45, 65, 80, 100

- Bridge: Floating Adjustable; Ebonoid
- Saddle: Compensated; Artificial Bone
- Tailpiece: Historic Epiphone Trapeze

Binding:
- Body Top – 3-Layer
- Body Back – 3-Layer
- Fingerboard – 1-Layer
- Headstock - None
- "F" Hole - None

- Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise (Installed)
- Strap Buttons: Yes
- Serial Number: 1930's Era Replica Soundhole Label
- Optional: MBC Collection De Luxe Bass Hard Case; Part #940-BDELCS
- Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime

Lifetime Guarantee: Like all Epiphones, the Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitar comes with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee and Gibson's world famous 365/24/7 Customer Service. Visit your Authorized Epiphone Dealer or visit Epiphone.com to learn more about the Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitar and all of the Masterbilt Century Collection and re-discover the joys of playing a superb acoustic instrument.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

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