Epiphone Masterbilt guitars are built to such great specifications that they rival overly expensive "higher-end" guitars. The AJ500M is crafted with a solid mahogany body and topped with solid sitka spruce providing both warmth and character that only gets better with age. A rosewood fingerboard on a mahogany neck provide smooth playability. Masterbilt guitars provide quality to last for years whenever, wherever, or however you use them.
Feature: The light weight hard shell case that came with the guitar is awesome, and includes a hyrometer built in!
Quality: I have the satin finish model - and the finish is flawless. All the components look top notch and I expect it to last a long time.
Value: For the money, it's a sweet deal. I bought it so I could "semi-retire" my antique Martin D28 and protect it from damage on the job. For most applications, the Masterbilt sounds as good, and sure plays much easier.
Sound: This guitar has deep, loud, and mellow sound.
Ease of Use: Out of the box, the action was high, and hard to play. I had it tweaked by a local dealer who is an expert. When it came back, it played like a dream, with NO loss of volume or overall tone.