Seems like opinions about those Epi Masterbilts vary - I hated all 3 that I tried (one was the largest size one, the other where the mid-size ones, can't remember the model names) - VERY quiet for an acoustic archtop, and the sound doesn't have the midrange "chunk" required for swing/jazz rhythm chording they sounded more like cheap, quiet flattop acoustics (and there really isn't a lot of arch to the top, anyway). So, my recommendation is try the Epi, you may like it Don't know why but is one of those guitars that you know is going to get old and better. My friend even sold the Gibson and got one too. Sounds good unplugged and even better plugged. the biggest neck I have ever played but comfortable. Nice finish, PERFECT finish, no flaws at all, nice chunky C neck. I am not very happy with my Epiphone experience and was reluctant to play it but I did. and then come to an Epiphone Zenith Masterbilt Classic. Some German made, even a sixty something Gibson from a friend. I had to electrify it so I sold it and got a flat top with a preamp I have a 6120 and wanted to like the Gretsch, but the Loar was better. I liked the feel and the tone much better than the Gretsch. I played a Loar LH-300 I liked and bought it. I can tell you about the ones I have tried and owned.
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