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Epiphone DR-400MCE Masterbilt Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Look no further than the Masterbilt series for a fine blend of affordability and pro build quality. The solid Sitka spruce top projects a brilliant top end.

The Epiphone Masterbilt DR-400MCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar is Epiphone's most affordable solid body acoustic guitar ever made with the legendary build quality that Masterbilts are world famous for. Featuring a Solid Sitka Spruce Top, cutaway for easy access, Mahogany body and neck, bone nut, and the superb eSonic HD preamp system and NanoFlex-HD pickup for true acoustic sound when plugged in. Available in Natural Satin and Faded Cherry Sunburst.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top

Like all Masterbilts, the DR-400MCE features a solid wood top made from Solid Sitka Spruce and available in Natural Satin or Faded Cherry Sunburst Satin finishes. The DR-400MCE has a smooth cutaway for easy upper fret access and both the body and headstock black and white binding. The body and neck are made from solid Mahogany and have a natural satin finish. The Mahogany neck has an easy-to-play 1960's SlimTaper profile and is glued to the body with a Dovetail joint. The Torrefied Composite "Blackwood* fingerboard has a 25.5"" scale length, bone nut, 20 medium jumbo frets, and a 14* radius along with elegant pearloid "dot"" inlays. The headstock has the classic Masterbilt asymmetrical profile with a pearloid 30s era Masterbilt logo and vintage "Stickpin" inlay. The cover for the two-way adjustable truss rod has "Masterbilt"" in white. The body has an imitation tortoise pickguard, a Torrefied Composite "Blackwood* bridge, and a compensated bone saddle.

eSonic HD preamp system

The Masterbilt DR-400MCE… read more is powered by the superb eSonic HD preamp system and NanoFlex-HD pickup located under the saddle. The eSonic preamp system is recognized as one of the best in the world for amplifying the true acoustic tone of your guitar on any stage without the harshness most acoustic guitar pickups are known for. Designed by Shadow Germany, the eSonic HD preamp's sensitive controls are mounted in the soundhole for fast access and include Master Volume and Master EQ with center detent. The NanoFlex-HD pick up is powered by a long lasting 9-volt battery. The battery compartment is located next to the nickel 1/4 output jack for easy changing.

Solid Hardware

All of Epiphone's Masterbilt acoustic guitars come with solid and reliable hardware. The DR-400MCE include Epiphone Vintage Premium Open-Back machine heads with a pro 18:1 tuning ratio plus a nickel 1/4 output jack and nickel strap buttons. The DR-400MCE is set up at the factory with Cleartone 12-53 acoustic guitar strings. An Epiphone hard case is also available.

Features

- Epiphone's most affordable solid-wood acoustic guitar
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top with cutaway
- Solid Mahogany body and neck
- Superb eSonic HD and NanoFlex Acoustic Pickup System
- Bone nut and Epiphone Vintage Premium Open-Back 18:1 machine head read less

- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Glued-In, Dovetail
- Truss Rod: 2-way, adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2 ply (B/W); "Masterbilt" in White
- Headstock: Asymetrical "Masterbilt" shape with pearloid "Epiphone" logo and Masterbilt "Stickpin" inlay
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Torrefied Composite "Blackwood"; FSC Certified; Pearloid "DOT" inlays
- Nut: Bone
- Binding Body:
- Top: 4-Layer (Black/Ivory/Black/Ivory)
- Body Back: 2-Layer (Black/Ivory)
- Fingerboard: None
- Headstock: 2-Layer (Black/Ivory)
- Fingerboard Radius: 14"
- Frets: 20; Medium
- Electronics: eSonic-HD preamp with NanoFlex-HD pickup under the saddle
- Master Volume, Master EQ with detent; Sound Hole Mounted
- Output Jack: 1/4" with 9-volt battery compartment
- Bridge: Torrefied Composite "Blackwood"; FSC® Certified
- Saddle: Compensated; Bone
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Hardware: Nickle
- Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise
- Machine Heads: Epiphone Vintage Premium; Open-Back; 18:1 Ratio
- Strings: Cleartone 12-53
- Strap Buttons: Yes
- Body Dimensions:
- Lower Bout: 16"
- Waist: 11.5"
- Upper Bout: 11.5"
- Length: 20"
- Lower Depth: 4.875"
- Upper Depth: 4"
- Weight: 3.8 lbs
- Options: Hard Case (940-EDREAD)

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted December 2, 2019 by Neal M in Plano, TX

"Not bad"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The main selling point on this guitar for me is the all solid wood construction. All the less expensive guitars seem to be laminate wood. This is just a good basic guitar. It's all I need and I am very pleased with the purchase. Built well and sounds pretty good. zZounds is the BEST!!!

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