Epiphone EF-500RCCE, eSonic Stereo Outputs, Great for Fingerpicking

Epiphone EF-500RCCE Acoustic Electric

The Solid-wood Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RCCE provides you with a solid cedar top along with solid rosewood back and sides that produces the ultimate sound in warmth, projection and clarity. Built for the discriminating fingerstyle guitarist, the EF500RCC features a parlor size body. A mahogany "modern V" neck pays tribute to the great Epiphones of the mid-1900s, while the wider nut (1.750") provides perfect steel-string, fingerstyle spacing. A generous cutaway allowing effortless access to the upper frets, completes the package. The beautiful grain of the Masterbilt woods is enhanced with a natural satin finish.

The EF500RCCE features the eSonic2 Preamp System, providing a smooth, clear sound that you can take anywhere. Made exclusively for Epiphone by Shadow, the leader in acoustic amplification since 1971, the eSonic2 features studio-quality fidelity, unrivaled dynamics and greatly increased harmonic content resulting in uncompromised acoustic guitar realism. You can rest assured that it will keep working performance after performance.

eSonic2 Controls and Functions: The eSonic2 is equipped with individual EQ controls for each pickup. They are Mag EQ (Nanomag) and Flex EQ (Nanoflex). Each control has a center "detent" which can be considered a general purpose setting and a good place to start. Each control operates in the same way by increasing Treble up to 9dB when turned clockwise and increasing bass up to 9db when turned counterclockwise. However, these controls are not linear in that other frequencies (in particular mid-ranges) are adjusted as well. This "variable" EQ control allows you to better "shape" the sound. The blend control is your "mixer" between the Nanoflex and the Nanomag pickups. Use it to control the overall tone of the instrument as well as control the signals coming out of the Stereo outputs. By using it in combination with the EQ controls, you can really tailor the sound of the guitar to fit your playing style, venue and volume level.

Here is what Acoustic Guitar Magazine had to say about the EF500RCCE:

Be sure and pick up a copy of the July 2010 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The Epiphone Masterbilt EF-500RCCE was included in a feature called "5 Stage-Ready Fingerstyle Guitars" and did, not-surprisingly, extremely well against 4 other acoustic/electric guitars... some 4 and 5 times more expensive than the EF-500RCCE. Here are a few excerpts for you:

The guitar's stained cedar top, deeply hued satin-finished rosewood back and sides, and unstained rosewood fretboard give the guitar a comfortable and earthy vibe.

Acoustically, the EF-500RCCE produces a balanced, ringing sound with tight bass.

... the EF-500RCCE features an impressive pickup system courtesy of Shadow Electronics.

When we used the dual outputs with a stereo sound system, we were rewarded with a huge, expansive sound.

The Nanoflex has a clean, balanced sound with few of the side effects often associated with undersaddle pickups, while the Nanomag produces the deeper tone of a magnetic pickup, but with less "electric" sound than many magnetic pickups. Both pickups produce perfectly usable sounds by themselves and are especially impressive - fat, warm, and full - when blended together.

The EF-500RCCE is a great choice for any budget-minded guitarist who needs a guitar with excellent playability and top-notch amplified sound.

Other than a setup nothing else was needed by the refurbisher.  

A Guardian hard shell case is only $75.

Here is how much cash you will save!

Manufacturer List Price $1,332.00

"Street Price" $799.00

My Price $479.00

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Why buy a refurbished guitar?

I specialize in manufacturer refurbished guitars and basses because I believe they are a tremendous value.  These instruments have actually passed more quality tests than those that go straight from the manufacturer to a music store.  These instruments do not have major flaws, they have had a minor issue such as a slight finish blemish or perhaps an electrical issue such as a loose solder joint.  I buy my guitars and basses from the largest, and in my opinion the best, refurbishing center in the country located near Nashville.  They are staffed with factory trained luthiers who take great pride in the products they put up for sale.  Each instrument must pass 5 tests before it is released for sale.  Some of the models are discontinued and have no issues at all.  Each instrument is stamped used and issued a new serial number.  This is to prevent unethical retailers from selling these instruments as new rather than refurbished, because a refurbished instrument does not carry the manufacturer warranty.  I live close enough to Nashville that I travel to the factory and pick out my guitars myself.  I play each one prior to listing it for sale.  You can be assured if I would not be proud to give it as a gift, I will not take it. 

The pictures in my listings are ALWAYS of the actual instrument that is listed, I never use stock photos for a refurbished instrument.  If I know why the instrument was sent for refurbishing I will put it in the listing, however many of them are rated NVR, which means no visible repair.  Please email me with any questions you have, you will find that I give very detailed answers.  I am a musician first, and that drives my choice of instruments to sell and the detail that I give in answering any questions.

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