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Epiphone is proud to reintroduce the Masterbilt Excellente, one of the rarest acoustic guitars ever crafted. Just 141 of these ornate dreadnoughts were produced between 1963 and 1970, and now Epiphone has painstakingly recreated every detail of this iconic model. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, solid ovangkol back and sides, and ebony fingerboard, the Masterbilt Excellente pours out a robust, balanced tone with crystalline highs, warm mids and rich lows.

Onboard Electronics Provide Lifelike Plugged-In Sound

The Excellente comes equipped with Fishman Sonitone electronics, offering studio-quality sound for recording or performance. The discreet undersaddle pickup captures the natural acoustic tone of this guitar, which can then be shaped using the onboard volume and tone controls. Whether you prefer a bright, open sound or a warmer, more rounded tone, the Fishman system provides full tonal control.

Premium Tonewoods and Timeless appointments

A hand-selected solid Sitka spruce top provides projection and clarity, while solid ovangkol back and sides add warmth, depth and richness. An ebony bridge and fingerboard further enhance sustain and note definition. Historic pearl cloud inlays, gold Kluson tuners and a bone nut and saddle complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Playability for Players of All Styles

With its 1.75" nut width and comfortable neck profile, the Masterbilt Excellente suits pickers and strummers alike. An ideal choice for singer-songwriters, the Excellente's balanced tone and finger-friendly feel inspire creativity. The cutaway body also provides easy access to higher frets for solos or complex chording.

Open Box Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Antique Natural Aged Gloss
Open Box Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Antique Natural Aged Gloss
Open Box Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Antique Natural Aged Gloss

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  • Solid ovangkol body with a solid Sitka spruce top
  • Maple neck with 5-piece walnut and maple center stripe, ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Gold Kluson "Waffleback" vintage tuners with metal buttons, Fishman Sonicore piezo pickup with a Fishman Sonitone preamp
  • Aged gloss-finished neck, antique natural aged gloss-finished body

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Body
  • Body type: Square-shoulder dreadnought
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Body wood: Solid ovangkol
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Finish: Antique natural aged gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Nut width: 1.6875"
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Maple with 5-piece walnut and maple center stripe
  • Scale length: 25.3"
  • Inlays: Cloud
  • Neck joint: Tapered dovetail
  • Neck finish: Aged gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman Sonicore piezo pickup with a Fishman Sonitone preamp
Other
  • Tuning machines: Gold Kluson "Waffleback" vintage tuners with metal buttons
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Hardware color: Gold
  • Case: Gig bag sold separately

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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • 3631 FALCON AVE

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byTodd

    fromLong Beach CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great guitar for the price

  • Absolutely Outstanding

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRandy

    fromMineola, TX

    This guitar is not only a work of art, but also An amazing player. I'd suggest that if you purchase via Guitar Center, please ask them to ensure that the one you get is thoroughly inspected and set up. If this guitar made it across the ocean in one piece, so to speak, you have yourself a piece of history in your hands. I did a review on YouTube and the link should be included in this review. What an amazing instrument. The specs are wrong on this guitar, just so you know. The inlays are Mother of Pearl, not cheap, plastic Pearloid as many sites are calling out. I talk all about this in the video. I personally communicated with Gibson on this fact.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRetired Larry

    fromHenderson, Ky

    Country of origin?

    Country of origin?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente is made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byVic

    fromBridgeport tx

    "Aged",does this mean torrefied?

    "Aged",does this mean torrefied?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I think it's the gloss that's aged (darkened).