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In the same price range there are excellent guitars from Alvarez, Breedlove, Seagull and Blueridge (among lesser-known brands). Also Guild has one or two models close to that price, I think. Play them all, if you can! :)

Also, the Epi EF-500M is probably more comparable to the Martin 000, at least in size.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Masterbilt-EF500M-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518173]]> Guitar Players Discussion slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179253 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179252 Fri, 26 May 2006 21:36:33 +0000 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Washburn-F52SW-Timbercraft-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=515199
it's also all solid wood and unlike the Epi it comes with a bone nut & saddle as well as a hard case. not bad for $50 less]]> Guitar Players Discussion TwistedLefty https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179252 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179245 Fri, 26 May 2006 21:08:38 +0000
So fwiw, I like that guitar.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gobes https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179245 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179211 Fri, 26 May 2006 19:45:18 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-179211 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-17974 Fri, 26 May 2006 19:40:03 +0000
I am a progressing beginner currently playing a Yamaha F325 (which has been fine for my purposes to date). I am looking to upgrade to a better quality, better sounding acoustic. I've been playing a few guitars at various music stores. I had been leaning towards a Martin 000-16GT, but it was a bit pricey for me. Then I recently played the Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500M at Guitar Center. It was very impressive...great, full sound and easy to play. It was also more reasonably priced for me.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Masterbilt-DR500M-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518105

So here are my questions:

1. Any particular positives or negatives people have had with the DR-500M?

2. Any opinions on how it compares to the Martin?

3. Any other suggestions on guitars I should try that are comparable in quality and price to the DR-500M.

Thanks in advance.]]> Guitar Players Discussion iraesq https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/opinions-on-masterbilt-series/#post-17974