If you're looking for an acoustic/electric guitar to fit within your budget, check out these. While we offer a wide range of prices and features, you can be assured they all have one thing in common; Epiphone's 137-year passion for performance and musical instrument excellence backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty and 365/24/7 customer service.

	DR500-MCE	Texan	PR-5E	AJ-200SCE
U.S. MSRP	$999	$748	$548	$479
Body Style	Full-size dreadnought with Venetian (rounded) cutaway	Full-size Advanced Jumbo (sloped shoulder)	Thinner Jumbo-style body with Florentine (sharp) cutaway	Full-size Advanced Jumbo (sloped shoulder) with Venetian (rounded) cutaway
Ideal For	Fingerstyle, Live Performance, Vintage Tone Freaks!	Self Accompaniment, Live Performance, Classic Vintage Vibe and Feel!	Live, High-Volume Performance, Shredders who need easy, full fretboard access!	Singer Songwriters looking for the BEST value on the market, Live Performance!
Lower Bout	16"	16.25"	15.75"	16"
Upper Bout	11.5"	11.625"	11.75"	11.375"
Body Length	20"	20.5"	19.5"	20.25"
Body Thickness	4.75"	5"	3.5"	4.75"
Overall Length	41.25"	42.25"	41.5"	42.25"
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce	Solid Sitka Spruce	Select Spruce	Solid Sitka Spruce
Back	Solid Mahogany	Solid Mahogany	Laminated Mahogany	Laminated Mahogany
Sides	Solid Mahogany	Laminated Mahogany	Laminated Mahogany	Laminated Mahogany
Preamp	eSonic-2	eSonic-2	eSonic	eSonic
Neck Pickup	NanoMag	NanoMag	n/a	n/a
Bridge Pickup	NanoFlex	NanoFlex	NanoFlex	NanoFlex

All SOLID WOOD Quality and TONE! When it comes to acoustic guitar tone and quality, nothing performs like an ALL SOLID wood instrument. Harking back to the 1930's and their heritage, the Epiphone Masterbilt line combines traditional construction methods and features with premium all solid tone woods to bring you a new "vintage" instrument with deep rich lows, shimmering highs and just the right amount of mids. While many other guitars in this price class use pressed backs, spliced neck joints and even artificial wood backs and sides, you can be assured that every Masterbilt holds true to it's all solid wood promise.

Traditional Construction Methods and Designs! As with all Masterbilts, the new DR-500MCE model features a solid Sitka spruce top, hand-scalloped Sitka spruce braces, mahogany kerfing, a 25.5" scale rosewood fingerboard and a rosewood bridge. Players looking for vintage tone and vibe will appreciate the hand-crafted dovetail neck joint and hide-glue construction. The DR-500MCE also has a solid Mahogany back and sides as well as a 20-fret hand-shaped Mahogany neck that joins the body at the 14th fret that is adorned with carefully cut, "split-diamond" pearl fretboard inlays. As with all Masterbilts, the DR-500MCE features Epiphone historic "off-set" headstock with "stickpin" headstock inlay.

Superior Technology You've Been Waiting For! While the DR-500MCE sounds great "unplugged," it really comes alive when plugged in thanks to the new eSonic2 preamp system. Made in cooperation with Shadow Germany, the new eSonic2 preamp features a built-in, easy to use tuner. When engaged, the guitar's output is automatically muted - with no "popping" noise - making it a perfect choice for stage use. You can even push in the "tuner" button and unplug the guitar without a loud "pop." Other controls on this state-of-the-art preamp include Master Volume, NanoFlex Tone, NanoMag Tone, Stereo Blend, Low Battery indicator and a Phase switch to help eliminate unwanted feedback. The preamp uses two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight, but provide significantly longer life than old-fashioned, heavy 9V batteries.

Revolutionary Stereo Pickups! Under the bone saddle, is Shadow's proprietary NanoFlex, low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo, this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active electronics that not only picks string vibration but also top and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the harshness of piezos. Complimenting that is the revolutionary NanoMag pickup mounted at the harmonic-rich, end of the fingerboard. Exclusively from Shadow, the NanoMag features 3 Samarian-Cobalt magnets and an integrated active circuit to capture all the highs and lows, including a wide range of harmonics. With your choice of either 1/4" mono output blending both pickups or 1/4" stereo output splitting the two pickups, you have incredible flexibility and opportunities to create the perfect acoustic tone live!

Loaded with premium add-ons! Other features included quality vintage-style Grover Sta-Tite 18:1 ratio machine heads, bone nut and saddle, imitation tortoise pickguard, nickel hardware and a bound body, neck and headstock. It also features Epiphone's Limited Lifetime warranty and Shadow's 5-year warranty (electronics) and is backed by world famous 24/7/365 day Gibson Customer Service.

The Legendary Acoustic is Back and Better than Ever! Since it's introduction in 1958, the Epiphone Texan has been the choice of countless musicians including Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton and Noel Gallagher. In fact, McCartney wrote and performed one of the most recorded and popular songs ever, "Yesterday" on his 1964 Texan. Now, Epiphone brings back the Texan combining all the great features of the original with modern updates for today's musician.

It all starts with the classic sloped-shoulder or Advanced Jumbo (AJ) shape. Unlike ordinary dreadnoughts, the Texan features a more rounded upper bout and a larger lower bout with a subtle waist. Resembling a bell shape, this leads to a more balanced tone with shimmering highs, deeper lows and clearer mid-range that's perfect for singer/songwriters and other solo performers. Like the original, the new Texan features a premium solid Spruce top with a solid Mahogany back and Mahogany rims. Solid woods resonate beautifully and only improve with age. The neck is solid Mahogany topped with a Rosewood fingerboard adorned with the original parallelogram inlays. Hand-fitted and glued into the body, the neck features Epiphone's SlimTaper neck profile that's comfortable and easy to play. Keeping the guitar in tune are original-style but updated 14:1 ratio vintage tuners with classic small oval buttons. Epiphone has even reproduced the original blue rectangular sound hole label from the 1960's for yet another touch of authenticity.

But from there, Epiphone adds some new features that sets this Texan apart. First, the saddle has been updated to feature a fixed, compensated saddle. Unlike the original adjustable style, this saddle provides improved tuning accuracy and better string vibration transfer to the top resulting in improved tone and sustain. And for today's player, Epiphone adds Shadow's state-of-the-art Sonic preamp system with the revolutionary under-saddle NanoFlex low-impedance pickup to allow acoustic players to "plug in." Discretely mounted inside the sound hole, the Sonic preamp features an easy-access volume control with high and low EQ controls. There's also a "phase" switch that instantly cuts feedback without affecting tone. The Nanoflex pickup is the only pickup that senses both the vibrations of the strings and the movements of the soundboard simultaneously. The sound is truly "acoustic" combining accurate body and string tone with percussive attack. It's like having a microphone mixed with an under saddle pickup! Due to active amplification directly at the pickup and 100% shielding of the entire system, there is no signal loss and no "hum" created. A battery indicator LED turns on when the battery is low and should be replaced within 30 minutes. Powered by two 2032 lithium batteries, the complete system is extremely light and weighs far less than ordinary 9V systems. A premium Shadow output jack is incorporated into the endpin jack and the entire electronic system is covered by Shadow's 5-year worldwide parts and labor limited warranty.

Years of Enjoyment. Combined with Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson's 24/7/365 Customer Service, the new Inspired by 1964 Texan acoustic/electric reproduces a vintage classic while providing years of worry-free enjoyment. Take one home today and fall in love with the Texan - again.

A Classic Epiphone Acoustic/Electric Guitar! For almost 20 years, the Epiphone PR-5E has taken the stage with countless musicians. Designed by Epiphone in 1990, it's distinctive body shape was patterned after Epiphone's classic 335 guitars such as the Sheraton and Casino. But instead of a double-cutaway, it features a unique, single "Florentine" or sharp cutaway. The result is a large lower bout providing excellent lows and solid mid-range with easy access to the upper frets on the neck. The premium Select Spruce top uses a hand-scalloped, proprietary X-bracing pattern. Combined with the slightly arched Mahogany back and Mahogany sides, the PR-5E provides a sweet tone that projects well even when unplugged. It's Mahogany neck with "SlimTaper" profile, makes the PR-5E very easy and comfortable to play without fatigue. Legendary Grover machine heads for tuning accuracy and stability with premium gold hardware and split-diamond, pearloid fingerboard inlays make the PR-5E an extraordinary value.

Premium Electronics! Recently updated with Epiphone's new, eSonic preamp and NanoFlex pickup system, the PR-5E comes alive when plugged in. Made in cooperation with Shadow Germany, the new eSonic preamp features a built-in, easy to use tuner. When engaged, the guitar's output is automatically muted - with no "popping" noise - making it a perfect choice for stage use. You can even push in the "tuner" button and unplug the guitar without a loud "pop." Other controls on this state-of-the-art preamp include Master Volume, Bass, Treble, EQ Shape, Low Battery indicator and a Phase switch to help eliminate unwanted feedback. The preamp uses two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight, but provide significantly longer life than old-fashioned, heavy 9V batteries. Under the PR-5E's compensated saddle, is Shadow's proprietary NanoFlex, low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo, this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active electronics and picks up not only string vibration but also top and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the harshness of piezos.

The perfect sound, size and feel! Check out Epiphone's updated PR-5E today and find out why its timeless beauty and great acoustic/electric sound have withstood the test of time! And don't forget, every Epiphone guitar featuring their famous Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 Customer Service.

Superb Value and Performance! The Epiphone AJ-200SCE may be the best value in the acoustic guitar industry. Since it's introduction in 1998 with the premiere of Epiphone's Advanced Jumbo acoustics, the AJ-200SCE has been unequaled in providing quality acoustic/electric ingredients for far less than you would expect to pay.

Solid-Top Tone & AJ Body Shape! The AJ-200SCE boasts a solid Spruce top that actually improves with age. Combined with a warm-sounding select Mahogany body, it's Advanced Jumbo design provides brilliant highs and powerful bass without the typical mid-range "muddiness" associated with normal dreadnoughts. And, it's generous and elegant Venetian cutaway enables you to access the upper frets with ease.

Premium Electronics! Recently updated with Epiphone's new, eSonic preamp and NanoFlex pickup system, the AJ-200SCE comes alive when plugged in. Made in cooperation with Shadow Germany, the new eSonic preamp features a built-in, easy to use tuner. When engaged, the guitar's output is automatically muted - with no "popping" noise - making it a perfect choice for stage use. You can even push in the "tuner" button and unplug the guitar without a loud "pop." Other controls on this state-of-the-art preamp include Master Volume, Bass, Treble, EQ Shape, Low Battery indicator and a Phase switch to help eliminate unwanted feedback. The preamp uses two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight, but provide significantly longer life than old-fashioned, heavy 9V batteries. Under the PR-5E's compensated saddle, is Shadow's proprietary NanoFlex, low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo, this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active electronics and picks up not only string vibration but also top and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the harshness of piezos.

And That's Not All! Other premium features including 14:1 ratio tuners, a Rosewood fingerboard, multi-bound body and inlaid sound hole rosette. As with most Epiphone acoustics, the AJ-200SCE also features Epiphone famous "SlimTaper" neck profile for fast and easy fingering without fatigue.

Peace Of Mind, Too: The AJ-200SCE comes with the Epiphone Lifetime Limited Warranty featuring Gibson 24/7/360 Customer Service and guarantees the guitar against defects in materials or workmanship. Now that's performance and VALUE!

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